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USC’s Defense Could Be the X-Factor | USC Trojans Football News
USC football is poised for a breakout 2026 season, with Lincoln Riley’s Trojans emerging as a dark horse national title contender. Jayden Maiava returns at QB to lead a potent offense that led the Big Ten in total yards last year, while a revamped running back duo stirs comparisons to Oklahoma’s legendary backs. The real story? A defensive overhaul under new coordinator Gary Patterson—former TCU head coach—aimed at fixing last year’s porous unit plagued by penalties. If Patterson can transform the defense and the offense keeps firing on all cylinders, USC could shock the college football…
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