Get ready, because the kickoff time for USC’s September 26 showdown with Oregon is officially set: 4:30 p.m. Pacific time, televised on NBC. But hold up, this isn’t the top-15 battle everyone expected, not after Oregon got absolutely rocked this past Saturday.
The Ducks Just Took a Dive
USC is heading to Rutgers this week to kick off their Big Ten play on the road. That’s big, sure, but what’s next? A return to the Coliseum for a “massive showdown” with Oregon. Except, wow, talk about a dynamic shift. Oregon’s stunning loss at Oklahoma State sent them spiraling, dropping a huge 15 spots to No. 21 in the latest AP Poll. What was supposed to be a prime top 15 matchup? Yeah, that’s not happening anymore. It’s wild to see that kind of fall so early in the season.
Massive Game, Massive Stakes
Even with Oregon sliding to No. 21, don’t you dare think this game isn’t huge. It’s still a “massive game” for the Trojans, one that could absolutely “determine the direction of the season.” This is Lincoln Riley’s shot to finally silence the doubters, those folks saying he “cannot beat Oregon.” This is his chance to prove them wrong, right there in the Coliseum. The stakes for the team, for the coach, they’re sky high.
LA, It’s Time to Show Up
Now, let’s talk about the fans, because the source article definitely does. USC has been under “scrutiny for low attendance” during their first two games this season. Ouch, right? But here’s the thing: you’ve got a “prime time home game” against a “longtime foe” on national TV. There’s “zero excuse for this game not to be sold out,” plain and simple. This is it. This is USC fans’ moment to prove “those saying that people in Los Angeles do not care about college football wrong.” So, get your tickets! “Arrive early. Stay late. Be loud.” It’s time to show the rest of the country what a “proper Coliseum atmosphere” really looks like. No more excuses.
First up, USC needs to handle business on the road at Rutgers this week for their Big Ten opener. But after that? Get ready for September 26. The season’s direction, Lincoln Riley’s reputation, and the Coliseum’s atmosphere are all on the line. Are you gonna be there?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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