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USC at 14: Can They Break the Curse | USC Trojans Football News
USC football kicks off the season ranked 14th—tied with BYU—sparking debate: is it a sign of high expectations or a wake-up call? With coach Lincoln Riley, QB Jayden Maiava, and new DC Gary Patterson in the mix, fans are energized but wary of history: four of the last six times USC started ranked, they finished unranked. Preseason rankings mean little without performance, as past examples like Indiana and Texas prove. The real test begins with a brutal slate, including a showdown with 2 Oregon on Sept. 26—and if USC can pull off an upset, especially against 1 Ohio State on Halloween, the…
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