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Alabama vs. USC Prediction, Preview, Spread, Game Time, Channel

Smith-Schuster will get his catches against any defense, but it is the lesser known receivers that are going to make the difference against Alabama.

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Squads like the LSU Tigers and Wisconsin Badgers will also be duking it out. I expect to also see Jones on kickoffs and punt returns this year. Their only loss was to No. 15 Ole Miss.

Nonetheless, all eyes are on Alabama vs. USC, as they should be. Thanks to the Trojans’ scheduling, he gets no warmup games, no chances to build chemistry with his receivers and line.

In week one, an SEC team that needs to be on “upset alert” is none other than the Alabama Crimson Tide. Time will tell. In the meantime, these bold predictions should keep fans entertained.

It’s been more than a decade since running back Reggie Bush lifted the Heisman Trophy as USC’s most recent victor, and even that’s been wiped from the record books.

Hill lost most of each of the last two seasons to injuries. Alabama has some questions at quarterback, but their defense will allow them to stay in any game. Moral of the story, this is the first game of the season, so the Crimson Tide will likely have to work out some kinks early on.

“This is always sort of a bowl-like atmosphere when you play in these first neutral-site games, and I know our players are very excited about it”, Saban said. Roll. Nick Saban is 100-18 in nine seasons at Alabama and a four-time national champion, including last season when he and the Tide rolled Clemson. Oklahoma brings in a veteran quarterback, but the Big 12 is a bit weak this year – don’t even get me started on the scum that is Baylor.

While he’s witnessed in person Kiffin’s ability to make in-game adjustments, Helton said the best example came in a game he watched on TV two years ago. He still has an huge amount of respect for Bush and White, who used to play for the team Allen will face during Saturday’s season opener – the USC Trojans. USC has been home to some very talented quarterbacks over the years. With many younger players opening their collegiate careers on the biggest stage in the country, Helton shared his advice on keeping their nerves low.

“If you ever hear him whistle, he’s getting ready to change the play”, said Helton, who was Kiffin’s offensive coordinator at USC and is now the Trojans’ head coach. The Alabama offense averaged 35.1 points per game with 199.9 rushing yards and 227.1 passing yards per game in 2015. Likewise, the Woodson comparison bears mention up front, because Woodson’s template is the only one belonging to defensive players pursuing the trophy. They might run two or three in succession. Eventually, Alabama’s fierce D will break him down.

“Take it one year at a time”, Monte said. He was the second-string fullback behind Charlie Evans, but coach John McKay sent him onto the field in the first quarter, and the result was described by the title of a book published in 2006: Turning of the Tide.

JuJu Smith-Schuster led the Pac-12 in receiving yards, ranked second in receptions, and finished fourth in touchdowns last season. When asked about the quarterback competition Saban said they are looking for consistency in performance.

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Bama is the No. 1 team to begin the season. Look no further than last season to figure that out, a season in which Alabama won the national championship. But the unspoken component that goes along with opportunity: USC’s chance to reestablish itself as an upper-echelon program. North Carolina may have reached the ACC title game a season ago, but the Heels did that by cruising through an extremely weak schedule that consisted of one top-25 team, two FCS teams, and a loss to a SC team that finished last in the SEC. -Ranked in fifth position before the season, the Tigers want to prove they deserve to be there and have the talent RB Leonard Fournette, perhaps the main favorite for the Heisman in 2016 – and should really get the ball from the hands of QB Brandon Harris. Still, they will put up a fight.

Sam Cunningham