let me just preface this by saying I'm pulling for the Bears in tonight 's big showdown with the Trojans. But USC should win this one. Here's why...
The Trojans have an offense that has racked up a lot of yards. They rank #1 in the conference in total offense (which is measured by yards gained). They can move the ball well.
Likewise, when it comes to total defense, they are ranked #2 in the conference. They can stop you from moving the ball.
The problem is they aren't moving the ball when they need to.
Despite being #1 in total offense, the Trojans only are only the 5th ranked team in term of scoring offense. A more shocking number is that USC ranks dead last in the conference in 3rd down conversion percentage.
The other big problem is turnovers. They have a turnover margin of -2 right now. That's good for 8th place in the conference.
They are a team with plenty of horse power, but the engine isn't firing on all cylinders right now.
With Carroll at the helm, it's just a mater of time before SC puts it all together for a game.
I think they do that tonight against a suspect Cal defense.
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