Even a mediocre showing was expected to have a significant impact at USC when Anton Lynn took over one of the poorest defenses in NCAA football. particularly in conjunction with one of the most explosive offenses.
After a year, Lynn’s defense has advanced significantly. While the defense’s third-down conversion rate, red-zone conversion rate, missed tackles, and explosive plays allowed all significantly decreased, USC jumped from 121st to 32nd in scoring defense, from 119th to 43rd in run defense, and from 119th to 65th in total defense. Even so, the Trojans (6-5, 4-5 Big Ten) had a difficult time getting close to bowl eligibility.
Lynn’s defense is peaking at the perfect moment, therefore it’s not her fault.
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USC s improving offensive line faces big test against Notre Dame
There is no doubting the improvement in USC’s offensive line, especially with No. 5 Notre Dame and its formidable front on the schedule this Saturday.
According to cornerback Greedy Vance, we’re playing our best ball at the moment. We’re having excellent communication. We’re playing quickly. We make fewer mistakes in our minds. We’ve simply been in one other’s company for a longer period of time, you know. We feel more at ease playing together as a result.
Number Five Since the middle of September, Notre Dame has been at its peak. Since Northern Illinois upset the Fighting Irish early in the season, no college football team has been more dominant. Notre Dame leads the nation with a plus-301 point differential, despite having the No. 10 strength of schedule according to ESPN s Football Power Index, and has won each of its last six games by an average margin of almost 34 points.
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D Anton Lynn unlocking USC s defensive potential where others failed
At the Coliseum on Saturday, No. 13 USC defeated Utah State 48-0 under the leadership of quarterback Miller Moss and running back Woody Marks.
According to Lynn, our offense has never been better than Notre Dame’s. which ought to serve as the perfect benchmark for concluding his first season as defensive coordinator.
According to Lynn, they are extremely talented. It’s likely that their offensive line will be the greatest we’ve seen this season. Both of them have excellent backs. Their ends are large and taut. They have speed on the outside.
Here s what else you should watch during USC s matchup with Notre Dame on Saturday (12:30 p.m. PST on CBS) at the Coliseum:
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