I have been looking at the teams these respective schools play and their records. USC's opponents W/L is 75 / 65 for about 53%. Texas's opponents went 76 / 65 for about the same exact percent. Fairly even. Six of USC's opponents had winning records, six losing records. Eight of Texas's opponents had winning records while four had losing records. I cannot say Texas had a harder schedule, but they definitely played more teams with a winning record. USC's opponents averaged just over 21 pts per game. Texas held its opponents to 14.5 points per game. Hmmm, USC played more losers yet gave up seven more points per game. USC averaged 50 points per game while Texas had 51. A push, yet Texas scored more against winners. Last, average margin of V. USC 28.7, Texas 36.5. My feelings, Texas has a better defense. Young WILL score. Of course USC will score, I just think Texas will outscore them. Victory for either team will be based on how their star performs - however, I do feel if Young is contained, Texas will fall. Conversly, USC can win even though Bush is shut down.
I'm rooting for USC as much as I hate to do so. Anything good for Texas is not good for OU. We are rivals and compete for the same athlete. I'd rather see the game end in a 0-0 tie.
HaHa, On my way to work tonight on the Dallas north tollway, I saw a car with both OU and longhorn stickers on them, That has to be some household.
