USC +4.5 3.3% PLAY
LSU is losing a lot this year including Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels and two NFL WR's along with their offensive coordinator. LSU's defense was not very impressive last year and lose 6 starters, but upgrade at defensive coordinator, but I don't see the upgrade playing dividends in game one against one of the best offensive minds in Lincoln Riley.
USC also losing talent on the offensive side of the ball, but the offensive line is as strong as ever, and QB Miller Moss threw 6 TD's in their bowl game, and Riley has always been able to get the most out of his QB's. Where I am worried for USC is on the defensive side of the ball, and while we also may not see the improvement in game 1, the DC upgrade with D'Anton Lynn from UCLA should show up throughout the season. They also brough in a winner from the FCS in Matt Entz to help with the linebackers.
I think we will see an entertaining game, but a game that USC has a real shot at winning, which is why I'll back them here.
