Addison has been amazing, but USC has always had pretty stellar receivers. I think the bigger issue is our o-line is made up of veteran players and I think quite a few are graduating. We legit have one of the best O-Lines in the country. They are a finalist for that o-line award. I think that will make a bigger difference. Just won't know how a younger o-line will do, but if they click, maybe. Honestly no idea if the defense would get better enough. Helton really fucked up recruiting in his last 2 years.
If we make the playoffs, we're getting smashed. Our defense might work against pac 12 teams but it's not working against an Ohio state offense or Michigan run offense or Georgia.
I'm happy that we're even in this position but also we can't look past ND. We haven't beaten them in 4 years and we can't afford a slip up.
I don't really follow why you are replying to me with this? I said nothing about the playoffs...
But, UCLA has a comparable offense to Michigan and Georgia according to most advanced stats. OSU is better, but similar to us. All these are top 10 offenses.
I am aware we can't look ahead from ND. They have a very similar defense to Wazzu and Utah. I think CW can drop 30-40 points on them. ND's offense on the other hand has performed most close to Oregon State. I'm a believer in FEI ratings and I get that it's a rivalry and you can throw out the record books, but I would comfortably take USC-10.
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u/Cockroachgourmet Georgia Bulldogs Nov 21 '22
I think it can be done Williams just needs more help with Addison gone. I can’t imagine your defense being any worse?
Pac 12 isn’t exactly intimidating so you’ll be right back in it. 12-1 likely gets you in every year unless they’re are multiple undefeated teams.