Oregon Has Chance to Do More Than Just Beat USC This Week

The Oregon Ducks were able to grab a major "get right" game last week, taking down Portland State 84-0.

Following a tough loss in Week 2 against Oklahoma State, the Ducks flexed their muscles a little at home. Now, the Ducks will be heading on the road for a massive showdown against the USC Trojans, pitting the rivals against one another again.

Oregon enters this game as the No. 20 team in the country, while the Trojans come in ranked at No. 12. Both sides need this game to make a statement, but the Ducks have a chance to do more than just get a win this week.

College football analyst Pete Thamel believes that if Oregon were to take down the Trojans this week, USC head coach Lincoln Riley could be on the hot seat. Riley has been with the Trojans for a few years now, and the program hasn't come close to winning a title.

With this game being played at home and with the Trojans ranked as the higher team, USC has no excuses in this contest. Oregon will be looking to knock off USC to get back into the national spotlight, while also putting more pressure on the Trojans head coaching situation.

Oregon beat USC last season toward the end of the year, but the game was played at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won 42-27, but the game was closer than the final score indicated.

This year, the Ducks have the challenge of going on the road to face USC, which could test them. Oregon hasn't looked their best this year so far, but this could be a chance for this group to make a big statement.

After losing to Oklahoma State, many people have been down on the Ducks. But a win over the Trojans could change how everyone looks at Oregon the rest of the way.

Oregon entered the season as a title contender, with them being one of the favorites to win it all. The Ducks roster is one of the deepest in the sport, and they will need to prove themselves against the Trojans this weekend.

The Ducks have very little margin for error after the Week 2 loss, putting more pressure on them entering this game. But this team remains confident, and a win could propel the Ducks forward for the rest of the year.

Kickoff between the Ducks and the Trojans is set for 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET from the LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles.