Yes, it is frustrating to see USC lose in the same way against the better teams. For anyone who did not watch the game but only looked at the final score, they could have likely have easily predicted the way in which the Trojans lost the game.
It is still important to remember that it took a walk-off field goal for Illinois to beat USC at home. This was the case despite the Fighting Illini run game having its way on the field against what had been, to that point, a formidable unit.
Even so, there are important aspects to consider when evaluating how the latest loss transpired.