USC vs. UNLV played out in familiar fashion, but with a load of new faces defining the action in the 2018 season opener.
From freshmen standouts to philosophical shifts, there was plenty to learn from the Coliseum on Saturday.
Here are the big takeaways from USC’s 43-21 victory over UNLV:
The Mater Dei connection is real
The performance of USC’s two freshmen from Mater Dei was the headline of the day, if you don’t want to get too negative about the Trojans’ rusty performance in Game 1.
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