Week 3: Texas vs. USC
For the first time in the 2017 season, we’ll get to see if Tom Herman really was the magic pill Texas needed to get back on track after Charlie Strong failed in his quest to turn things around. This game represents the first real test of the season for the Longhorns after a couple of easier opponents to ease into the season.
USC has national title aspirations. And it’s hard to argue the Trojans don’t deserve some big-time hype after the way they finished last year with nine straight wins, including their Rose Bowl win over Penn State.
We’ll be treated to another battle of sophomore quarterbacks as well, with Sam Darnold leading the Trojans and Shane Buechele for the Longhorns. The big question we have is whether Texas’ defense will have enough talent and fortitude to slow down USC’s offensive assault.
It could be quite the offensive showdown if not. We already know Buechele can thrive in a shootout, and he might have to if the Longhorns have any hope of leaving with a win.