GAME BREAKDOWN
KEY MATCHUP
USC wants to win the turnover battle. But that’s been easier said than done for a Trojans defense that has just one interception and a pair of fumble recoveries. That task becomes even more daunting against a Colorado team that has turned the ball over just four times (three interceptions, fumble) all year.
DRAFT SLANT
–OLB Drew Lewis is heating up with 18 tackles in his last two games, including 10 last week against Arizona State. The senior has 135 tackles in 31 career games. Lewis has now eclipsed the double-digit mark for tackles in a game five times in his career and once this season.
ROSTER REPORT:
–LB Nate Landman is eligible to start on Saturday versus USC. The sophomore linebacker sat during the second half of the Buffs’ contest with Arizona State after being ejected for targeting. Landman leads the squad with 45 tackles (nine per game).
WR Juwann Winfree remains listed as day-to-day. The junior hasn’t played since injuring his ankle versus Nebraska. Winfree hauled had 55 yards receiving and a touchdown prior to going down with the injury.
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