College GameDay predicts USC Trojans upset by Nebraska?

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The USC Trojans were mentioned several times on ESPN’s College GameDay Saturday morning, but none of them were positive. This comes as no surprise as USC has had a disappointing 2024 season with a 4-5 record. GameDay was in Athens, Georgia for the highly anticipated Tennessee vs. Georgia SEC showdown.

The Trojans host the Nebraska Cornhuskers at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 1pm PT on FOX.

USC Trojans picked against by Stanford Steve

September 7, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) scores a touchdown against Utah Sta

September 7, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) scores a touchdown against the Utah State Aggies in the fourth quarter at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images / Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

The USC Trojans enter Saturday’s game against Nebraska as 7.5-point favorites. ESPN’s Stanford Steve said he loves the Cornhuskers in this spot. He picked Nebraska to cover the 7.5-point spread in College GameDay’s “SuperDogs” segment.

The crew mentioned how it would be Jayden Maiava’s first game starting under center at quarterback for USC.

“Not sure Miller Moss has played that bad, but you’ve got to do something,” Rece Davis said.

Pete Thamel gives Julian Lewis recruiting update

Julian Lewis is a five-star quarterback in the class of 2025 who committed to the Trojans back in August 2023. As National Anthem Day approaches, momentum has been building for a last-minute commitment flip, not a good sign for USC.

ESPN reporter Pete Thamel joined the show briefly and gave an update on the Lewis situation.

“Julian Lewis, the number two player in the country from nearby Carrollton High School, is visiting Georgia today,” Thamel said. “He’s committed to USC, he recently visited Colorado … it would be one of the biggest stories heading into signing day when ‘Juju,’ as he’s known, ends up.”

Carrollton Trojans quarterback Julian Lewis (10) drops back to pass against the Westlake Lions in the first half at Grish

October 20, 2023; Carrollton, GA, USA; Carrollton Trojans quarterback Julian Lewis (10) drops back to pass against the Westlake Lions in the first half at Grisham Stadium. The 15-year-old Carrollton High student has already committed to play for the University of Southern California Trojans and has been considered one of the top high school quarterback prospects. / John David Mercer-Imagn Images

Lewis turned in a spectacular performance Friday night in Carrollton High Schools’ State Playoff game.

“He threw for a cool 293 (yards) last night for Carrollton, four touchdowns in the state playoff game,” Thamel said.

When was the last good news for USC football?

There has been a flurry of commitment flips, coaching questions, a quarterback carousel, when will it end? Trojans coach Lincoln Riley and his team will try to put all that on hold temporarily today with a win over Nebraska.

USC needs to win two of its last three games to make a bowl game.

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