USC was ranked No. 6 in the nation last week and riding high as the media’s pick to win the Pacific-12 Conference.
One week later and there are already worst-case scenarios being discussed.
Could USC be a .500 team if it loses to Arizona State on Saturday?
Did everyone misjudge a roster laden with four-star prospects?
Is the coaching staff unable to make adjustments during games?
All this soul-searching comes after Stanford stunned USC, 41-31, at the Coliseum. The loss demonstrated the pundits’ high regard for the Trojans was always shaky, especially after the manner in which USC lost.