The lineage of quarterbacks developed under USC coach Lincoln Riley makes him one of the most respected offensive minds in college football, but the No. 18 Wolverines beat the Trojans in the Big House without much of a need for a traditional quarterback. Its ability to dictate the game in the trenches was in stark contrast to the Texas loss.

USC showed some toughness, but the Trojans will need to play clean football the rest of the way if they hope to achieve their goals.

The USC Trojans will travel to Ann Arbor for a contest with the Michigan Wolverines and a number of Southern California recruits will be in attendance.