View from the other side: Here's USC's perspective entering Saturday's game

The Oregon Ducks are headed to Los Angeles for one of their biggest games of the young season, and on this edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast, Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil are joined by USCFootball.com publisher Ryan Abraham to get an inside look at the USC Trojans.Abraham breaks down where things stand for Lincoln Riley and the USC program entering this weekend's matchup, including just how important this game could be for the Trojans and the pressure surrounding Riley to deliver a significant win.The conversation also dives into USC quarterback Jayden Maiava and his continued development and comfort within Riley's offense. Abraham provides an update on the Trojans' wide receiver room, its overall health and how USC has managed some struggles finishing drives in the red zone.On the defensive side of the football, the group discusses the addition of Gary Patterson as USC's defensive coordinator and why the veteran coach's approach has made sense for the Trojans. Abraham also identifies some areas where USC's defense could be vulnerable against Oregon and provides the latest on the health of that side of the roster.The podcast wraps up with a look at the biggest offensive and defensive keys that could ultimately decide Saturday's matchup between the Ducks and Trojans.(0:00) - Welcome into the show(1:25) - What this game means for USC(4:10) - How much pressure is on Lincoln Riley to win(7:01) - Jayden Maiava and his comfort in this offense(10:27) - The health and over status of the USC WR room(13:16) - USC's red zone offense struggles(14:34) - Why Gary Patterson's hiring as DC makes sense(17:22) - Where does USC feel susceptible on defense?(19:45) - The health of USC's defense(23:47) - Offensive and defensive keys