There is a clear shift in tone throughout the USC program heading into the 2025 season. Compared to past recent seasons, the Trojan players and staff appear more focused and wanting to earn a top spot in college football. While this is often the case among teams, particularly heading into August, USC at the moment is also taking the necessary action to back up the words, putting them in a position to bring their positive utterances into fruition.
Listening to this team, the energy is far from that of a program that feels entitled or one that feels like an impossible task is ahead.