USC vs. Ohio State Preview

The best non-conference game this year. The USC Trojans take on the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Let's tale a look at this game.

3 Keys to the game for Ohio State
1: Defense Why: The Trojans and freshman QB Matt Barkley will be fired up out there in Columbus. A great USC running attack needs to be stopped for OSU to win.
2: Terrelle Pryor Why: Against Navy, Pryor was nothing. He needs to show up for Ohio State to win.
3: An effective running game Why: The Trojans come in with a great D, and Ohio State needs to stop that and Dan Herron needs a big game for OSU.

3 keys to the game for USC
1: Defense Why: Pryor, Herron and the Bucks are going to be fired up, and USC needs to stop OSU to pull out a victory.
2: Running Game Why: Stafon Johnson needs to be ready to be tough, C.J Gable in between and Joe McKnight for speed. The 3 back attack needs to be ready for drama.
3: Coaching Why: Since Ohio State will do extra practice, Pete Carroll needs extra strategy and films from OSU's games vs. Navy, Texas, Michigan, etc.

Preview
I think Johnson, who is used for toughness, will score 2 touchdowns, and Matt Barkley and Terrelle Pryor are pretty much even with not much experience, not the best throwing arm. I think Dan Herron will gain 107 yards and he will score, and Pryor will run in from 11 yards. In the non-conference game of the year, Ohio State looks to even up the series, and USC looks to boost their season. Here is my pick

USC 24, Ohio State 17

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