The Big Ten expanded this season to 18 with the addition of Oregon, Washington, USC, and UCLA. As a unit, the conference took care of business and even capped it all off with a massive Nationally Televised (unless you had DirecTV) win over a favored SEC power. As the dust settled, the 18-team Big Ten took home 17 of its 18 contests in Week 1, making it the winningest single … [Read more...] about 18 Big Ten Teams, 17 Week 1 Wins
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D’Anton Lynn unlocking USC’s defensive potential where others failed
USC's win over LSU showcased how much the Trojans have improved on defense under coordinator D'Anton Lynn, who has rejuvenated the once-beleaguered unit. … [Read more...] about D’Anton Lynn unlocking USC’s defensive potential where others failed
Hernández: USC finally has a defense under Lincoln Riley. Let the playoff dreaming begin
USC's strong defensive play in its win over LSU shows how far Lincoln Riley has come in transforming the Trojans into College Football Playoff material. … [Read more...] about Hernández: USC finally has a defense under Lincoln Riley. Let the playoff dreaming begin
USC makes a big opening statement with thrilling last-minute victory over LSU
USC quarterback Miller Moss leads a last-minute drive to rally the No. 23-ranked Trojans to a 27-20 season-opening victory over No. 13 LSU in Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about USC makes a big opening statement with thrilling last-minute victory over LSU
Twenty years later, when USC and LSU meet again, only one team can come out on top
Twenty years after LSU and USC shared a controversial national title, the two teams facing similar challenges will play Sunday in Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Twenty years later, when USC and LSU meet again, only one team can come out on top