#23 USC (3-0) at Arizona State (2-1)
Sun Devil Stadium at 7:15 p.m. pacific on ESPN and ESPN3.com
Sun Devil to Watch: Junior LB Vontaze Burfict
He's been talked about so much this week that you'd think he plays for USC. The ferocious middle linebacker may be prone to indiscipline, but he has also been to known to make big plays. In a battle of #7s, Matt Barkley will identify Burfict before each snap to protect against his powerful blitzes.
Click the link to learn more about ASU:
Week 4 vs USC.pdf
3 Keys
Chop Down the Tree
At 6'8", Brock Osweiler (photo by CBSSports.com) is built like a basketball player. While he moves well, the ASU QB is easy to find and holds onto the ball. The Trojans have had consistent success in the last decade against Arizona State because they have pro-style quarterbacks who are susceptible to pressure. Illinois beat the Sun Devils last week thanks to six sacks of Osweiler.
Burst from the Bench
Marc Tyler is the lead horse. He will get the majority of carries, but the senior is not likely to break many runs more than 20 yards. After the bruising back loosens up the defense, who will step in and show off breakaway speed and elusiveness? Curtis McNeal flashed in the fourth quarter against Syracuse, but true freshman Amir Carlisle was the star of practice this week.
Stay Cool
In the desert heat with the road crowd raining taunts, the young Trojans must maintain a steady discipline. Arizona State finished last in the conference in penalties and 9th in turnover margin in 2010. A clean game is the blueprint to beating the Devils. If USC keeps its composure, 4-0 is the reward.
Sun Devil Stadium at 7:15 p.m. pacific on ESPN and ESPN3.com
Sun Devil to Watch: Junior LB Vontaze Burfict
He's been talked about so much this week that you'd think he plays for USC. The ferocious middle linebacker may be prone to indiscipline, but he has also been to known to make big plays. In a battle of #7s, Matt Barkley will identify Burfict before each snap to protect against his powerful blitzes.
Click the link to learn more about ASU: Week 4 vs USC.pdf
3 Keys
Chop Down the Tree
At 6'8", Brock Osweiler (photo by CBSSports.com) is built like a basketball player. While he moves well, the ASU QB is easy to find and holds onto the ball. The Trojans have had consistent success in the last decade against Arizona State because they have pro-style quarterbacks who are susceptible to pressure. Illinois beat the Sun Devils last week thanks to six sacks of Osweiler.
Burst from the Bench
Marc Tyler is the lead horse. He will get the majority of carries, but the senior is not likely to break many runs more than 20 yards. After the bruising back loosens up the defense, who will step in and show off breakaway speed and elusiveness? Curtis McNeal flashed in the fourth quarter against Syracuse, but true freshman Amir Carlisle was the star of practice this week.
Stay Cool
In the desert heat with the road crowd raining taunts, the young Trojans must maintain a steady discipline. Arizona State finished last in the conference in penalties and 9th in turnover margin in 2010. A clean game is the blueprint to beating the Devils. If USC keeps its composure, 4-0 is the reward.
ASU is expected to wear new maroon uniforms in hopes of snapping an 11-game losing streak to USC.
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