Maryland football needs a rebound game to salvage its season after back-to-back losses. Unfortunately for the Terps, USC is a daunting opponent to do that against.
The Terps and Trojans face off for the first time — as conference opponents and otherwise — Saturday at SECU Stadium. Both teams need to build positive season momentum, and both have obstacles in their way.
USC’s biggest obstacle is the journey across the country. Big Ten teams that have traveled to West Coast conference opponents and West Coast teams that have traveled east for conference matches are a combined 3-11.