It looks like USC is not having any trouble getting the new coaching staff and new players to work well together, as evidenced by the thrashing of Rice on Saturday. The Trojans look like the Pac-12's best hope for an entry to the College Football Playoff. Even with the big step up in competition this week, I'd be surprised if USC does not win by double digits.

The line movement is a head-scratcher. Southern Cal was the “it” team in the preseason and hammered Rice in the opener, yet the spread has been whittled from double-digits. The Cardinal oozes with experience but lacks the speed and playmakers fielded by the Trojans. Three touchdowns off interceptions is evidence of USC’s aggressive defense. New QB Caleb Williams and the offense hardly looked like they had just been introduced.