5 Things: OSU 45, USC 27
WeAreSC’s Erik McKinney, Greg Katz, and Marc Kulkin break down their 5 things from USC’s 45-27 loss vs Oregon State, including player of the game, play of the game, expectation met, standout surprise and biggest takeaway.
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