Oregon Ducks vs USC Trojans: Three Things I'll Be Watching

Oregon Ducks vs USC Trojans: Three Things I’ll Be Watching

Oct 15, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) runs for a touchdown after making a catch against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half at Arizona Stadium. The Trojans won 48-14. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 29, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks linebacker Jimmie Swain (18) and linebacker Troy Dye (35) and wide receiver Brenden Schooler (43) react to an interception during second quarter at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cole Elsasser-USA TODAY Sports /

Two faces for the Oregon Ducks Defense have stepped up their play. Troy Dye and Brendan Schooler had their names called multiple times against Arizona State. Dye was all over the field against ASU and has been for a good part of the season. Schooler has also played big this season and Oregon will need both to play well in Los Angeles.

Up front there have been injurues, but it appears that Jalen Jelks should be back on the field which should help Oregon get a push up front against USC. The Trojans will look to defend Quarterback Sam Darnold. Oregon will look to get the Freshman Quarterback. Oregon and USC come into the game with youth at the Signal Caller. The team that protects better up front will be the team that likely wins the game.

Defensively, USC has been more stubborn this season giving up just 25 points per game with Oregon still above 40 per game.

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