USC's Week 0 job is defensive organization.
Context
The hosts expect USC to win by a huge margin, so the final score is not the meaningful evidence. Ty wants to see whether Gary Patterson has produced a coherent defense, whether the replacement center creates communication problems, and whether Jayden Maiava's new receivers and the rebuilt secondary look ready for the later Big Ten gauntlet.
San Jose State replaces its quarterback, top rusher, and top four receivers, which makes the game a soft environment. That is precisely why the show is looking for smooth operation rather than treating a blowout as proof that USC solved its larger defensive problem.
Subject(s)
- USC
- Gary Patterson
- Jayden Maiava
- Jontez Williams