The USC Trojans will enter the Joe Roth Memorial Game against the California Golden Bears as the fifth-ranked team in college football, led by a Heisman hopeful in Sam Darnold, and riding a 12-game win streak against the Golden Bears, so we’re kind of sort of the underdogs for the game.
But one thing that could play into our advantage is a noteworthy number of injuries to the Trojans. According to Reign of Troy, eight defensive starters and six offensive players—including four receivers—missed their Tuesday practice.
Sports-reference.com lists 17 players with injuries making them Out, Doubtful, or Questionable for our game.