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College Football Picks: USC Set to Knock Off Ducks as Teams Enter Meat of Season in Prove-It Mode
Breland said Oregon must stay disciplined against Maiava, who led the Big Ten in passing in 2025 and remains one of its most efficient quarterbacks.
- Oregon defensive lineman Breland revealed the team's strategy to contain Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava, stating, "I feel like we've schemed it up pretty well."
- Following the Oregon Ducks' 39-31 loss at Oklahoma State two weeks ago, coaches are prioritizing disciplined gap control to address struggles against mobile passers.
- Maiava's ability to scramble under pressure poses a significant threat, requiring the defensive line to remain diligent in "caging him and rushing him effectively," Breland noted.
- Returning to Los Angeles for the game, Maiava expressed excitement about playing in the Coliseum, citing the opportunity to perform in front of family members from the city.
- Week 4 brings a marquee test for both programs, with numerous games between Associated Press Top 25 teams poised to reveal which contenders are truly championship-ready.
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College football picks: USC set to knock off Ducks as teams enter meat of season in prove-it mode
After a lot of blowouts and a few thrillers to open the season, Week 4 is rife with games between Associated Press Top 25 teams that could be ready to reveal their true selves.
·Toronto, Canada
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Oregon just crushed Portland State — but the real test comes Saturday at No. 12 USC
The Ducks Confidential podcast, hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress and former UO and NFL tight end George Wrighster, host of the Unafraid Show, discusses the No. 20 Oregon Ducks (2-1) blowout win over Portland State and the “must-win” situation they face Saturday at No. 12 USC (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten). Will Oregon’s defense show up? Will quarterback Dante Moore rise to the occasion?
·Portland, United States
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right2Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left, 44% Center
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Left, 44% of the sources are Center
44% Center
L 44%
C 44%
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