The USC vs. Stanford match up was the first real test for the Trojans in 2015. A 41-31 loss was definitely not part of the plan.
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As the No. 6 team in the nation, thanks in large part due to hype, two wins over the Sun Belt and losses to teams ahead of them, USC had the opportunity to prove to the college football world that expectations surrounding the program were warranted.
That annual question, “Is USC back?” was answered with a resounding, “Not yet.