I’m gonna be real: I have no idea if USC is good or not, which is the worst thing to feel about an upcoming opponent. After all, it’s all the stress of “This game might suck,” without the assurance of “Because the opponent’s definitely worthy.”
With all that uncertainty, here’s what we do know:
Personnel and What to Expect
USC’s defense is interesting this year. On one hand, they’re pretty young and mostly without well-established upperclassmen leaders like Porter Gustin or Cameron Smith. On the other hand, they’re noticeably more cohesive than last year.