#20 USC vs #5 Washington: How to Watch and What to Expect

After struggling the last two weeks, #5 Washington heads to LA to take on a wobbly Trojans team. Here's a preview.

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A couple of weeks ago – after USC snuck a win out vs Arizona – we talked about how the Trojans' lack of a defense marked them as an illegitimate contender. Since then, the Trojans are 1-2, with the defense giving up 48, 34 and 49 points. That includes performances against two putrid offenses in Utah and Cal. Now, Lincoln Riley's team enters the gauntlet of their schedule, with #5 Washington on deck, followed by a trip to Oregon, and culminating in their annual matchup with UCLA.

At first glance: Yikes. But November can be weird in college football, and in a conference known for cannibalisation, could USC bow their backs and show up against Washington? Hear us out. The Huskies have also struggled since their big win over Oregon weeks ago, sneaking out a win vs ASU and then barely handling Stanford. Washington QB Michael Penix returned to form last week throwing four touchdowns, but the defense gave up 33 points, including 146 yards to low-key star receiver Elic Ayomanor. If this game turns into a track meet, or a who-has-the-ball-last-type of contest, then why couldn’t USC win this game? Maybe this is where Lincoln Riley and the Trojans stand tall and get their signature win of the season, because the fact of the matter is, they don’t have one. Or, will this team go on and lose their next three games to finish the season a disappointing 7-5? Who knows, but we'll start to get answers Saturday night.

How to Watch #5 Washington vs #20 USC

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum - Los Angeles, California

Saturday, November 3, 7:30pm ET on ABC (ESPN3)

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