5 Things To Watch For In USC vs. Oregon

The preseason prognostications predicted a marquee match up for USC vs. Oregon and they’ve got one on their hands, though the lead up to this point feels very different than predicted.

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With both teams at 7-3, this contest will not have any effect on the College Football Playoff, but the Trojans and Ducks are both in a fight for the right to represent their division in the conference championship game.

Here’s five things to watch for when USC takes on Oregon:

Missing Linebackers

Who steps up now?

That’s the biggest question for the Trojan defense set to face their stiffest challenge of the year.

USC will be without both Cameron Smith, who tore his…