When you pit a renovated 5-7 underachiever against a rebuilding 12-2 Group of Five champion, you get this year’s USC vs. Fresno State game.
The Trojans and Bulldogs enter the match up in very different places, with USC aiming for a bounce back and Fresno State looking to stay atop their perch.
Who has the edge in each battle in the season opener?
Trojan pass offense vs. Bulldog pass defense
Fresno State’s pass defense ranked 11th in S&P+ last year. However, they lose half of the 2018 unit, with a projected fall down to 28th in 2019.