Defense faces first real test in Aggies


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Don’t believe everything you read. At least, that’s how the saying goes. Because if you read statistics about USC’s defense in 2013, you would believe that the Trojans had one of the top defensive units in all of college football. So far this season, USC ranks eighth in the nation in points per game allowed […]

USC perseveres in must-win situation


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After USC polished off the finishing touches on a near-perfect 35-7 victory over Boston College, the Trojans were quick to admit that the atmosphere surrounding the team’s preparations for the Eagles wasn’t ideal. “It was really dark last week,” redshirt sophomore tailback Tre Madden said. “This [win] was a relief.” Rumors about a players-only meeting […]

Offense roars to life as Trojans cruise


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Through USC’s first two games, one thing has been clear: no matter how poorly the offense plays, the defense can be dominant enough keep the team in the game. On Saturday against Boston College, the Trojan defense again delivered, but this time the offense finally broke through. Instead of finding itself in a close game, […]