Southern Cal vs Arkansas

I am going to stick with my pre-season pick of 35 to 24 in favor of USC, but I hope that I am dead wrong.

When the Hogs win...
First of all, after the game, stay clear of the goal posts especially the in the South end zone. Secondly, join the record capacity crowd in the wild mass exodus out of the stadium. Thirdly, you may not want to tune into talk radio the week following the USC game as fans will go from the average if we are lucky 7-4 predictions to National Championship hype.

If the Hogs lose...
It wouldn't be unexpected given the opponent; however, we should never accept a loss and there are no moral victories in football. The game better be competitive or the Nutt wolves will be howling.

Keys to Victory...
See my Ambush article.

Keys to Defeat...
A one-dimensional Hog offense will kill our chances more than Reggie Bush and Matt Leinhart playing under false identities for USC. Take a look at last year, 3rd and long means that opposing defensive units bring nine men even if we have a four wide out set.

Things to Cheer About...
The Fayetteville crowd will be electric. Imagine an 80 yard scamper by Felix Jones. The first time Mitch Mustain trots out on the field. Can you imagine a bigger reaction by the fans than these two events (besides winning of course)?