Can USC overcome the early kickoff curse? This Saturday, the No. 21 Trojans face the No. 23 Fighting Illini in Illinois at an unusual 9 a.m. Pacific time. Coach Lincoln Riley is focused on keeping his team fresh despite the time zone change and early start, a challenge highlighted by USC's losses in the Eastern and Central time zones last season. After a strong 4-0 start, the Trojans aim to avoid a sluggish performance against a hungry Illinois team looking to rebound from a recent loss, with quarterback Jayden Maiava key to maintaining USC's offensive momentum. A win could propel USC further up the rankings before their bye week and subsequent home game against Michigan.
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