USC's defense will be tested by potent Notre Dame Saturday at the Coliseum. It's one of many key areas to watch during the game.
When D’Anton Lynn inherited one of the worst defenses in college football, the expectation was that even a middling performance would make a major difference at USC. Especially when paired with one of the most electric offenses in college football. A year later, Lynn’s defense has made significant strides.
And during three consecutive drives, the Trojans were left on the doorstep, forced to settle for field goals. Riley brushed off the notion that playcalling was to blame, suggesting Tuesday that the three failed trips — with the exception of one call he wanted back — were a function primarily of poor execution. But this week, against one of the best red zone teams in the nation, USC won’t be able to get away with squandering such golden opportunities.
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