USC's championship window is open.
Dan Rubenstein
“The USC championship window—we all agree.”
Context
Dan's phrase is not a prediction that USC wins the title. It is a reminder that the Trojans have the talent, quarterback, and offensive ceiling of a playoff contender even while the schedule and defense keep the case from becoming automatic.
Week 0 is the first chance to see whether that window has a functional frame. If the new defense is organized and the offense looks smooth, USC can carry the open-window case into the gauntlet; if not, the schedule will expose the gap quickly.