What The Film Tells Me About USC vs Oregon

The USC Trojans head to Autzen Stadium as 7.5-point underdogs against the Oregon Ducks—and the stakes couldn't be higher for Lincoln Riley's program. In this film breakdown, we dive into the tape to see if the Trojans can pull off the upset that could save their College Football Playoff hopes!

Two years after the thrilling Pac-12 Championship loss, the pressure is real. Riley is 0-4 against Top 10 teams at USC, and after a brutal two-year journey back to the top of the Big Ten standings, this is the one the Trojans need. We're looking at the film to ask: Do USC's biggest strengths match up against Oregon's defense?

The Key Matchup: USC's Elite Pass Game vs. Oregon's Top Secondary
We use the game film to break down why this is a strength-on-strength battle:

USC's Explosive Offense: Jayden Maiava leads the country in EPA per dropback. We show exactly why his drops lead to successful plays, analyzing his efficiency and connection with one of the nation's best wide receiver duos: Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane. See the key plays from their incredible performance against the top-10 Iowa secondary!

Oregon's Lockdown Pass Defense: The Ducks boast one of the best coverage grades in the country according to PFF. We check the tape to see how their secondary has performed, and question if they've been truly tested by elite receiving talent this year. The film reveals a surprising weakness from their loss to Indiana.

From the trenches to the outside, we look at what USC needs to do, including the crucial status of Left Tackle Elijah Paige and running back Waymond Jordan. This game is about far more than just the box score—it's about the future of the program.

Do the Trojans have a chance? Watch the full film breakdown to find out!

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