Breaking down USC’s victory over Oregon State

The Times’ Chris Dufresne, Gary Klein and Lindsey Thiry discuss USC’s 35-10 victory over Oregon State at the Coliseum on Saturday night.
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USC bounced back from its loss at Boston College to defeat Oregon State, 35-10, on Saturday at the Coliseum.
The Trojans improved to 3-1 on the season, 2-0 in the Pac-12 Conference.
Times college football columnist Chris Dufresne joins beat reporter Gary Klein and me to discuss USC’s victory.
Here’s the rundown:
- USC returns to the Coliseum
- The Trojans’ identity
- Offensive game plan
- Comparing quarterback Cody Kessler to the Pac-12
- USC’s secondary and Su’a Cravens
- How USC’s defense matches up against the Pac-12
- Look ahead to Arizona State
- What the victory over Oregon State means for USC Coach Steve Sarkisian
Questions about USC? Email me at LNThiry@gmail.com or tweet @LindseyThiry and I will answer questions in a weekly USC Now mailbag.
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