The Trojans rank 57th in the country in pass attempts per game (31.7). Their top four receivers have accounted for 191 of 271 targets (70.5%) and caught 134 of 192 passes (69.8%). Meanwhile, USC ranks 92nd in the country in pass-blocking grade (63.1) and 93rd in run-blocking (56.6), per Pro Football Focus. That’s the predicament the Trojans find themselves in. With only three games left before the playoffs start, HC Lincoln Riley’s squad is pushing to cement its spot. And their HC? Well, he’s being cautious.

For Lincoln Riley and USC, the Week 12 B1G clash against the Iowa Hawkeyes carries more than one implication. With the conference rescheduling USC’s Week 13 matchup, the Week 12 showdown now comes with even higher stakes. The kickoff time for the USC–Oregon game will be confirmed af

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