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Millionaires---Arizona State
No Limit---Florida
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Perfect Play---USC
It worked two years ago for So Cal. An in-season coaching change lit a spark under an underachieving USC program and is needed again to spark these players for their Saturday game on the "big "stage" against Notre Dame. As easy as Texas made it seem in a rivalry game vs Oklahoma, the Trojans have the same scenario vs Notre Dame. Now becomes the era of accountability for every USC player. USC piled up 577 total yards in a 49-14 home rout of Notre Dame (5-1) last season. The Trojans are a QB led team.
Cody Kessler threw for 372 yards and six touchdowns in last year's triumph. The senior had just one interception with 15 touchdown passes over the first four games. For the Fighting Irish, DeShone Kizer is a red shirt freshman playing because of an early season injury to Malik Zaire. This stage may be too much for this kid. The pressure in this yearly classic is tremendous. Throw out all the stats and look for the more experienced, focused and determined team to win this game. This week on the SC campus should be a positive move more than a distraction for the prideful Trojans. TAKE USC.
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Inner Circle---Colorado
NCAA Upset of the Month
For Colorado, Sefo Liufau has to play lights out like he did in the loss last week. Running back Phillip Lindsay has carried the rock 65 times for 328 and five touchdowns. Nelson Spruce has 37 receptions, 440 yards and a touchdown. He has to step it up too! The offensive line is getting better but the protection has to be stellar or the offense will sputter. Defensively, stopping Arizona and their QB Anu Solomon will not be that big of a task as he is run of the meal. The "key" is that Arizona is just average on the road. They also have a look ahead game next week as they play Utah. Arizona's Nick Wilson was “banged up” last week against Oregon State and didn’t play in the second half of a 44-7 win. Now, there’s a chance he won’t play at Colorado on Saturday, either. On Thursday’s weekly injury report, Arizona listed Wilson as “questionable” with a foot injury. He's the 5th leading Pac-12 rusher. The Wildcats are banged up and unable to generate a
consistent pass rush. When the Buffs were having success earlier in the year, the backs were rolling and
taking pressure off QB Sefo Liufau. Against the Wildcats, Colorado will churn out yards on first down,
making it easier for Liufau to build a bond with receivers Shay Fields and Nelson Spruce. TAKE COLORADO
Millionaires---Arizona State
No Limit---Florida
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Perfect Play---USC
It worked two years ago for So Cal. An in-season coaching change lit a spark under an underachieving USC program and is needed again to spark these players for their Saturday game on the "big "stage" against Notre Dame. As easy as Texas made it seem in a rivalry game vs Oklahoma, the Trojans have the same scenario vs Notre Dame. Now becomes the era of accountability for every USC player. USC piled up 577 total yards in a 49-14 home rout of Notre Dame (5-1) last season. The Trojans are a QB led team.
Cody Kessler threw for 372 yards and six touchdowns in last year's triumph. The senior had just one interception with 15 touchdown passes over the first four games. For the Fighting Irish, DeShone Kizer is a red shirt freshman playing because of an early season injury to Malik Zaire. This stage may be too much for this kid. The pressure in this yearly classic is tremendous. Throw out all the stats and look for the more experienced, focused and determined team to win this game. This week on the SC campus should be a positive move more than a distraction for the prideful Trojans. TAKE USC.
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Inner Circle---Colorado
NCAA Upset of the Month
For Colorado, Sefo Liufau has to play lights out like he did in the loss last week. Running back Phillip Lindsay has carried the rock 65 times for 328 and five touchdowns. Nelson Spruce has 37 receptions, 440 yards and a touchdown. He has to step it up too! The offensive line is getting better but the protection has to be stellar or the offense will sputter. Defensively, stopping Arizona and their QB Anu Solomon will not be that big of a task as he is run of the meal. The "key" is that Arizona is just average on the road. They also have a look ahead game next week as they play Utah. Arizona's Nick Wilson was “banged up” last week against Oregon State and didn’t play in the second half of a 44-7 win. Now, there’s a chance he won’t play at Colorado on Saturday, either. On Thursday’s weekly injury report, Arizona listed Wilson as “questionable” with a foot injury. He's the 5th leading Pac-12 rusher. The Wildcats are banged up and unable to generate a
consistent pass rush. When the Buffs were having success earlier in the year, the backs were rolling and
taking pressure off QB Sefo Liufau. Against the Wildcats, Colorado will churn out yards on first down,
making it easier for Liufau to build a bond with receivers Shay Fields and Nelson Spruce. TAKE COLORADO
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