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UCLA vs. USC: X-factors and predictions from our staff

Here’s what our staff writers see as potential X-factors in Saturday’s 12:30 p.m. game between UCLA and USC at the Coliseum:

Vincent Bonsignore, columnist

@DailyNewsVinny

UCLA X-factor: Kenny Clark is one of the top defensive linemen in the game and could wreak havoc against a banged-up USC offensive line.

USC X-factor: TB Justin Davis will set up quarterback Cody Kessler to have a big day with multiple long-ball opportunities on play-action passes.

Prediction: USC 35, UCLA 28

Jack Wang, USC beat writer

UCLA X-factor: The Bruins scored TDs on 13 of 17 red-zone chances in the past three games vs.