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Why USC Fans Won't Like Trojans' New Projected Bowl Game Matchup
- ESPN projects USC to face BYU in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 30 in San Antonio, keeping USC at 9-3 entering bowl season.
- Many USC fans reportedly prefer a matchup against Texas or a top rival, rather than BYU, adding to mixed reactions.
- The article notes a potential exciting quarterback duel between Jayden Maiava and Arch Manning if USC meets Texas.
- BYU’s offense, led by Bear Bachmeier, could challenge USC’s defense if the Alamo Bowl projection comes true.
- Kalani Sitake’s continued tenure at BYU is cited as a positive sign heading toward a potential Alamo Bowl.
- USC finished the season with losses that kept them short of CFP aspirations but remains focused on a momentum-building bowl win.
- USC would aim for a 10-win season with a bowl victory under Lincoln Riley, extending his bowl-success reel.
- USC’s bowl record under Riley previously includes wins over Louisville and Texas A&M.
- TEams have a historical 2-2 series record between BYU and USC, with early meetings dating to 2003.
- USC’s season-ending momentum centers on finishing with a bowl win to build offseason energy.
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