Penn State X-Factors Against USC

It may not be the Top-10 clash that everyone was hoping for, but that won’t make the cross-country trip to USC any less difficult for Penn State. Here are a few X-factors to keep an eye out for tomorrow that will determine whether PSU gets back to Happy Valley still undefeated headed into a bye week.

Trench Warfare

USC has had its share of issues on the lines, which has led to opposing teams being able to run the ball successfully against the Trojans on offense and for defensive linemen to toss USC’s offensive linemen around like rag dolls en route to getting pressure or a sack on their quarterback Miller Moss. This is a golden opportunity for a Penn State offensive line that has looked…