USC vs UCLA: Five Key Matchups to Watch

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Caleb Williams #13 of the USC Trojans throws a touchdown pass to Jordan Addison #3 of the USC Trojans in the first quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) — Caleb Williams #13 of the USC Trojans throws a touchdown pass to Jordan Addison #3 of the USC Trojans in the first quarter against the Stanford Cardinal (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

USC gets a chance for a statement win Saturday evening when the No. 7 Trojans take on the No. 16 UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. USC has an opportunity to win its way into the Pac-12 Championship Game while the Bruins can deliver a serious dent in Lincoln Riley's first season as head coach of the Trojans. There's plenty that will go into determining the winner of this one, but here are five key matchups to watch.

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