USC's schedule is not very tough, but I think even with 1 loss they still might be playing in the national championship. I think they will probably have 1 slip-up this season, either @ASU or @Oregon.
oregon is back this year... with whitehead, clemens, williams, and ngata they have the talent to challenge the trojans. it will be close, but playing in autzen will really help the ducks take a victory from the champs