LOS ANGELES – Gotta hand it to them.

I mean, they really better.

If the USC Trojans want to unlock their offense under redshirt sophomore quarterback Jayden Maiava this season, they should turn to their tantalizing tailback tandem of Waymond Jordan and Eli Sanders.

There are real concerns about the Trojans entering Year 4 under Lincoln Riley. Just the fifth time in 60 years they’re not starting the season in the Associated Press Top 25, USC is forging forward this season with an unproven QB, offensive line and cornerbacks. It doesn’t have exceptional depth at linebacker and receiver.

But it’s got a banger of a backfield.

That’s what I got out of season-opening 73-13 bludgeoning of Missouri State , which became an FBS school at 4:35 p.m. Saturday at the Coliseum. Welcome to the big t

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