Oregon moves up in College Football Playoff rankings
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What should the Oregon Ducks expect from USC Trojans' defense?
The Trojans are best equipped to stop the pass, where they rank 31st in the nation, giving up just under 200 yards per game. In the front seven, they have been liable to get pushed around a bit, though, giving up an average of 154 yards on the ground per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation.
USC fans have seen this movie before. Big stage, big stakes, and another moment where the Trojans leave Autzen Stadium wondering how far away they really are fr
Oregon responded to USC's score with a score of its own. On 3rd-and-2 in USC territory, Dante Moore ripped a ball up the seam to tight end Kenyon Sadiq, who hauled in a contested catch for a 28-yard score. The Ducks lead 35-21 with 2:13 to go in the third.
Oregon Ducks fans can let go of their nerves because the big day is finally here. The USC Trojans roll into town this afternoon to take on the Ducks in a pivotal matchup between two high-profile teams jockeying for position in the national rankings.
The No. 7 Oregon Ducks defeated the No. 15 USC Trojans 42-27 at Autzen Stadium in week 13 of the college football season. With the win, the Ducks moved to 10-1
Lanning also said Oregon was wearing black for a "Trojan funeral" ahead of a 42-27 win that effectively eliminated USC from College Football Playoff contention.
The USC football team dropped its third game of the season on Saturday. It was the team's last shot to make the College Football Playoff.
The USC Trojans' offense came out swinging, but flamed out down the stretch in their 42-27 loss to the Oregon Ducks. Jayden Maiava had an up-and-down day in what was arguably his biggest start as the Trojans' quarterback.
No. 7 Oregon is nearly a double-digit favorite at home against No. 15 USC, and the Ducks matchup up well against the Trojans' style of offense.