To say USC’s season hinges on a victory over No. 7-ranked Stanford might sound like media hype but the Trojans were busy building up the game on their own Wednesday.
“This is our redemption game,” USC defensive tackle Stevie Tu’ikolovatu said.
If you think USC’s victory over Utah State erased memories of the Alabama debacle, not a chance. If you thought USC went into the Alabama game respectful of the Crimson Tide, listen to this.
“The players are taking this game a lot more serious, knowing we are beatable,” Tu’ikolovatu said. “It was a big stage (against) Alabama.