Coincidentally, the USC offense has converted exactly six third-downs in each of the last four games.
But it's their relation to third-down opportunities in those games -- and the consequently increased conversion percentage -- that's creating some positive vibes around Heritage Hall. The Trojans went 6-for-9 (67 percent) in Saturday's win, continuing a recent upward trend of third-down conversions in the last quartet of games. Take a look at USC's improving third-down numbers:
The fewer third-down opportunities means the USC offense is making first downs earlier -- always a positive sign -- and that even when faced with a third-down, the Trojans are converting.
All this comes on the heels of the 0-for-11 outing at Washington more than a month ago. USC is now at 36 percent on third downs this season.
But it's their relation to third-down opportunities in those games -- and the consequently increased conversion percentage -- that's creating some positive vibes around Heritage Hall. The Trojans went 6-for-9 (67 percent) in Saturday's win, continuing a recent upward trend of third-down conversions in the last quartet of games. Take a look at USC's improving third-down numbers:
- Vs. Oregon State: 6-for-9 (67 percent)
- Vs. Notre Dame: 6-for-13 (46 percent)
- Vs. California: 6-for-15 (40 percent)
- Vs. Washington State: 6-for-18 (33 percent)
The fewer third-down opportunities means the USC offense is making first downs earlier -- always a positive sign -- and that even when faced with a third-down, the Trojans are converting.
All this comes on the heels of the 0-for-11 outing at Washington more than a month ago. USC is now at 36 percent on third downs this season.
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