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It's Game 3 of the all-time series between BYU and USC. The previous two games, in 2003 and 2004, were both losses to Pete Carrol/Matt Leinart-led USC teams that finished those seasons with the top ranking in the AP Poll. From Kaveinga and Fangupo to Havili and Gustin to Chow and Sark, though, the relationship between these two programs in the eyes of Cougar fans is arguably deeper than the series history would suggest.
This year, the No. 24-ranked Trojans come to Provo for a nationally televised match-up on ABC. USC, 2-0 this season, has looked inconsistent against Fresno State and overwhelming against Stanford. The Cougars, 1-1 so far this year, are coming off of an overtime victory deep in SEC country against Tennessee.
USC has looked as fast and athletic as always in its first two games. However, they have a freshman QB starting his first road game. Will Sitake and Tuiaki be able to dial up the pressure on the USC QB? Will Ty'Son and the Cougar offensive line continue to improve in the run game? Will Wilson be able to find holes in the USC secondary? Will USC's wide receivers run wild?
Home game. USC in town. National TV coverage. It's a great atmosphere for Cougar fans. Let's go, BYU!
Odds: USC currently showing as just a 4.5-point favorite.
Fun fact: The phrase "white Bronco leaving town" has meaning for both fan bases, albeit for different reasons.
This year, the No. 24-ranked Trojans come to Provo for a nationally televised match-up on ABC. USC, 2-0 this season, has looked inconsistent against Fresno State and overwhelming against Stanford. The Cougars, 1-1 so far this year, are coming off of an overtime victory deep in SEC country against Tennessee.
USC has looked as fast and athletic as always in its first two games. However, they have a freshman QB starting his first road game. Will Sitake and Tuiaki be able to dial up the pressure on the USC QB? Will Ty'Son and the Cougar offensive line continue to improve in the run game? Will Wilson be able to find holes in the USC secondary? Will USC's wide receivers run wild?
Home game. USC in town. National TV coverage. It's a great atmosphere for Cougar fans. Let's go, BYU!
Odds: USC currently showing as just a 4.5-point favorite.
Fun fact: The phrase "white Bronco leaving town" has meaning for both fan bases, albeit for different reasons.
That was hilariously clever, JP. Nice work.
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