week 1: usc v. nc state

it is game week, baby!

chris's keys to the game:

on offense:

 

1. smart and aggressive play from the o-line.  wolford has hounded his players on knowing their assignments and pushing the line forward.  everything stems from the play of the line.  make space for the running game -> getting the backs into the seconday -> creating time for garcia to make smart plays.

2. win the turnover battle.  usc averaged more than 2 interceptions a game last year. it is unbelievable that they had a winning record and played in a new years day bowl.  if usc repeats last years turnover total it won't happen again.

 

on defense:

 

1. pressure nc state qb wilson.  wilson is the pre-season qb of the year in the acc after a great finish last year.  show him and state that his numbers from those games came against weaker acc opponents and rattle him with that famous sec speed.

 

2. stay healthy.  usc is already thin on defense after injury and suspensions, especially along the line.  an injury there could be crucial to not only this game, but the entire season.

 

prediction:

usc 28 - nc state - 20

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