Top 3 Questions for USC at Big Ten Media Days

All eyes will be on USC this season. The Trojans begin play in the Big Ten. The much anticipated move will be a huge challenge for the Men of Troy, from travel logistics to on-field play against brand new opponents. The seat is starting to get warm for Lincoln Riley, as many analysts are predicting 2024 as his final season in LA. ​​The Trojans were 11-3 in year one of Riley’s tenure and Caleb Williams won the Heisman. But Southern Cal took a huge step backwards in year two, losing five of its last seven games to finish a disappointing 8-5.

Can Miller Moss fill the shoes of Caleb Williams?

Redshirt junior Miller Moss takes over at quarterback for the departing Heisman winner. The 21-year-old Moss had a great debut in last year’s Holiday Bowl after Williams opted to sit out and prepare for the NFL Draft. Moss threw for a Holiday Bowl record six TDs in a thrashing of Louisville.

Can Riley finally field a decent defense?

Always Riley’s Achilles heel, USC is hoping a new hire from rival UCLA can turn the defense around. Defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn crosses town after a successful first year running the Bruins defense.

Can the Trojans improve from last year’s 8-5 disappointment?

It won’t get easier for USC and Lincoln Riley in the Big Ten. USC has conference games against Michigan, Washington and Penn State, as well as non-conference opponents LSU and Notre Dame.