After a couple of years of disappointing losses and subpar performances, USC football is flying a bit under the radar in 2025. Lincoln Riley and the Trojans haven't played top competition yet this season, but they have cruised through their first four games to get to 4-0 and crack the top 25.

On Saturday, Riley and company will get their first big test. The unbeaten Trojans will travel to Illinois for a top 25 matchup against an Illini team still licking its wounds after a 63-10 loss to Indiana on Saturday.

One area where USC has struggled a bit this season is in coverage. Defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn's defense has allowed a few too many big plays for his liking, and Lynn knows that it cannot continue if USC wants to keep its winning streak going.

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