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USC's Defense Has a BIGGER Problem Than Fans Realize After Rutgers
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USC football secured a 42-35 win over Rutgers, but was it a defensive success or a disaster waiting to happen?
While Prophet Brown’s 99-yard interception return provided one of the best football highlights of the weekend, it may have obscured deeper issues. This analysis examines the defensive breakdowns that occurred throughout the rest of the game against Rutgers.
We break down the film to show why these recurring errors in the secondary and defensive front could jeopardize the team's Big Ten Championship aspirations. For fans of college sports, this breakdown offers a realistic look at whether the Trojans can fix these schematic flaws before they cost them the season.
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0:00 The Interception That Masked Defensive Flaws
1:13 Putting the Rutgers Performance in Perspective
2:41 What the Advanced Numbers Reveal About USC
6:20 The Failure to Capitalize on Momentum
10:46 The Oregon Test: What Must Change Now
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