It could be another long day for Deion Sanders and Colorado against USC.
with Saturday’s humbling 42-6 loss at Oregon. The Buffaloes’ shortcomings, which were apparent even in those three wins, were magnified in a game against their toughest opponent of the season:Colorado can’t run the ball. It averaged 1.6 yards per carry against the Ducks and ranks 132nd of 133 Football Bowl Subdivision teams in that statistic. Without injured wideout Travis Hunter, the Buffaloes’ offense has become predictable.
Colorado can’t protect quarterback Shedeur Sanders, whom Oregon sacked seven times. The Buffaloes also rank 132nd in sacks allowed per game. Colorado’s defense is a horror show. Oregon scored touchdowns on six of its first seven drives. The Buffaloes rankNow Colorado gets USC, which leads the nation in EPA per play and offensive success rate and features an improving defense that has 16 sacks and a national-best 41 tackles for a loss. The Trojans sleepwalked through this weekend’s 42-28 win at Arizona State as a five-touchdown favorite, but they still averaged 8.9 yards per play and allowed only 5.8 yards per play.
It can be fool’s gold to factor in motivation when making a bet, but I think USC Coach Lincoln Riley wants to make a statement against a program that he has to recruit against for the nation’s top talent. A big win will go a long way, and I think that’s what happens here.The Aztecs’ rushing defense has fallen off a cliff after season-opening victories against Ohio and Football Championship Subdivision squad Idaho State.
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