- Ohio State lost starter Julian Sayin for the season and will trot out a first-time college starter on national TV against USC — how the new QB fares (and if RB Jeremiah Smith carries the load) is the weekend’s big storyline.
- USC is desperate to rebound after an embarrassing loss to Wisconsin; Jayden Maiava and Lincoln Riley’s Trojans typically look much better at the Coliseum, so expect a fired-up home performance.
- Texas Tech looks like a good spot to back at home after a clunker — Arizona’s five‑game streak came against weaker competition and may struggle up front against Tech’s pass rush.
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