Though depth is an issue, the Trojans have the raw talent across the board to compete with the Tide on Saturday night
Yes, USC has the unenviable task of facing Alabama in a season opener, an endeavor which, during the reign of Nick Saban in Tuscaloosa, has unerringly ended in a Tide victory. Sure, the Trojans must do what few teams have ever accomplished in matching wits, brawn and talent with the Tide for four quarters in pursuit of a win. Vegas, like most of America, isn’t convinced that Southern Cal has what it takes to beat Alabama at home, let alone on a neutral field that is as good as home for an Alabama team that generally plays well on the road in front of a Tide fan base that travels extremely well.