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USC vs. Oregon State 2017: Five things to watch for

USC vs. Oregon State is far from a marquee matchup with the Trojans coming off a tough loss at Washington State and the Beavers sporting a disappointing 1-4 record in 2017.

Still, the battle between the two Pac-12 foes does have story lines to keep an eye on as one team seeks redemption and the other a shocking upset.

Here’s five big things to watch for when the Trojans and Beavers face off at the Coliseum:

How will USC respond to a loss?

It had been over a year since USC’s players experienced the sting of a loss when they got on the bus to leave Martin Stadium after losing to the Cougars, 30-27.