USC’s offense must excel in opposition to Oregon this season. efficiency won’t be sufficient to win. The Trojans should pursue greatness. Geese Wire wrote about Oregon’s secondary, which can pose a powerful problem to an unproven group of USC receivers:
“One of many largest surprises final season was how nicely Oregon’s cornerbacks performed, regardless of missing sport expertise. Ify Obidegwu and Brandon Finney Jr. each commanded beginning roles on the perimeter and locked down opposing offenses for a lot of the season. The Geese had much more assist in the nickel, with veteran Jadon Canady locking down the slot. Now, Canady is off to the NFL, however the Geese have loads of expertise and extra expertise within the room to enhance upon an already spectacular season.”
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The article continued:
“The Geese allowed 158.1 passing yards per sport through the common season in 2025, which was second-best amongst groups within the School Soccer Playoff area. For probably the most half, Oregon held offenses in test and did not enable many massive performs, due to some tight man protection from Finney and Obidegwu. There have been occasions the inexperienced duo might get caught in between on match coverages, which was uncovered in each video games in opposition to Indiana. Coming into the 2026 season, Oregon returns loads of expertise and finds themselves in a a lot better scenario. Finney and Obidegwu are established on the perimeter, and there are a number of gamers within the rotation able to contributing. Na’eem Offord and Dorian Brew each appeared to take a step ahead within the spring, and the Geese additionally introduced in a pair of transfers with expertise and a gifted freshman able to successful a job out of camp.
“Finney had highs all through final season, however he did stumble in protection at occasions, notably in opposition to Indiana and USC. There’s loads of confidence that he can set up himself as among the finest corners within the nation this season, however the assessments in opposition to premier wideouts like Jeremiah Smith will go a protracted approach to present his improvement through the offseason.”
Tanook Hines is the one USC receiver who evokes full confidence in 2026. The Trojans will want different receivers to emerge and problem the Oregon secondary. The hope for USC is that its offensive line will dominate Oregon’s line of defense and provides Jayden Maiava on a regular basis on the planet to select which open receiver he can throw to.
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