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USC vs Georgia Southern

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The Trojans welcome Georgia Southern to the Coliseum and it doesn't need to be said that the head coach of Georgia Southern knows the Coliseum well. Should be an interesting game as the Trojans dismantled Missouri State last week and the game film showed 9 players scoring on the offense alone. Where does Clay Helton focus? They are also coming off a tough opening loss against the Fresno State football team that moved the ball at will against them


USC had its way with MSU last week. Scoring 70+ points and a defense that had one mistake leading to a TD that was a break down in communication on coverage. Other than that a perfect score to a great opener.


It's hard to dig into this game as both programs are heading in very different directions. Helton seems at home at his new school while Lincoln Riley has been feeling the heat post 2024. A tale of two ships both with their own unique challenges.


Key Matchup Takeaways

Team

Strengths & Storylines

USC Trojans

A high-powered offense led by QB Jayden Maiava (295 pass yards, 2 TDs) and dynamic runners like King Miller and Husan Longstreet; head coach Lincoln Riley keeps the offense buzzing AP NewsPick DawgzWikipediaSI+1.

Georgia Southern Eagles

Led by Helton, the Eagles aim to rebound from a 42–14 loss to Fresno State; facing USC represents a steep challenge, especially on the road and against a revenge-motivated Trojans squad

What to Expect

  • USC is heavily favored and expected to dominate, both statistically and on paper.

  • Expect a high-scoring affair. Most models project totals in the low to mid-40s for USC, with Georgia Southern scoring in the 20s.

  • Helton’s return adds drama but likely not enough to shift the outcome — this is a mismatch based on current form.


 
 
 

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