USC football head coach Clay Helton. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
USC football absolutely should be able to pull off a 6-0 start to the 2020 season.
The toughest part about evaluating USC football expectations is balancing what should be achievable with what is likely.
You might be skeptical of Clay Helton’s ability to guide his team to the strongest record possible. That shouldn’t stop you from acknowledging what the Trojans should be capable of posting in terms of win-loss record.
The latest release of ESPN FPI projections should put USC on notice: A 6-0 start isn’t just possible, it’s worth demanding.