Arizona vs. USC: TV Schedule, Live Streaming, Radio, Game Time and More
The Arizona Wildcats are heading over to the Los Angeles Coliseum to match up with Pac-12 rival and former super-program USC.
The Wildcats are coming in at 1-3, but that doesn't mean that they aren't going to pose a threat to the 3-1 Trojans. USC is coming off a demoralizing loss to Arizona State and needs this game to right the ship. Quarterback Matt Barkley and the Trojans are going to have their hands full with the Wildcats though.
They have an extremely explosive offense that could essentially throw any team out of their own building, so Barkley and the Trojans offense are going to have to do everything they can to avoid melting down for the second game in a row.
USC is in a very vulnerable spot and the Wildcats just may have what it takes to pull off an upset on the road.
Either way it's going to lead to a very interesting game. Both teams need a win, but now we will get to see who wants it more.
Where: Los Angeles Coliseum, Los Angeles CA
When: Saturday Oct. 1. 3:30 p.m EST
Watch: FSN
Listen: Arizona Radio Network, 1290 AM Tuscon, Sirius 139, XM 193 Arizona; ESPN Radio 710 AM KSPN Los Angeles
Stream: SCTV package on usctrojans.com
Betting Line (Bodog.com): USC -14
Arizona Injury Report: Wide receiver Austin Hill probable (concussion), quarterback Bryson Beirne questionable/expected to be available (knee).
USC Injury Report: Linebacker Lamar Dawson probable (ankle), linebacker Marquis Simmons (neck), offensive tackle Martin Coleman doubtful (shoulder).
BCS/Top 25 Poll Implications:
Arizona may not have many BCS aspirations, but the Trojans are a program that sure does even this season. USC was expected to be one of the better teams in college football this year and at the very least show us what to expect when they are off probation. Last week's debacle at Arizona State was a huge setback though, so this game means a lot towards getting back on track.
What They're Saying: Garry Paskwietz of We Are SC writes about Arizona quarterback Nick Foles and the problem he will present to USC's secondary. Foles is an incredibly accurate quarterback who has yet to throw an interception this season.
Scott Wolf of the Pasadena Star-News reports on USC quarterback Matt Barkley's thoughts on the conservative game-calling coach Lane Kiffin utilized on the road against Arizona State. According to Wolf, Barkley understood that it was a game of field position and wasn't a slight against him as a quarterback.
Arizona Player To Watch:
If the Wildcats want to win they are going to have to ride on the shoulder and arm of quarterback Nick Foles. He's a big quarterback and as reported earlier, he is extremely accurate. He's 129-of-183 for 1,447 yards and 10 touchdowns so far and has the ability to burn USC if they aren't careful.
USC Player To Watch:
The attention at USC will always be on their quarterback, but keep your eye on senior running back Marc Tyler. He's carried the ball 61 times for 303 yards and two touchdowns so far, but USC may want to slow the game down against the explosive Wildcat's offense. Look for Kiffin to get Tyler and the running game involved early.
Key Matchup:
USC's secondary against Arizona quarterback Foles is the key matchup in this game. Foles hasn't thrown a pick yet, so if they can get him to make a mistake it's going to be a long game for Arizona. If not, the Wildcats may be able to make it interesting.
Key Storyline:
How will USC bounce back after a rough loss on the road to Arizona State? The whole team took a beating, so coming back home and playing a much weaker Arizona team is going to have to be a welcoming thought. If coach Kiffin can get them going early they shouldn't have much of a problem.
Prediction:
I think Arizona is going to make it interesting with their offense, but all in all USC is the better team and will pull this one out.
USC: 34 Arizona: 21
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