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1* USC -35
I don't like playing big favorites in anything but this is a special spot. USC, which has underachieved under Lincoln Riley, needs a strong start and has four very soft games to open the season but none softer than Week 1. Missouri State is in first season in regular Division 1. They scored a lot of points last year in FCS but their defense gave up a ton. And that was against teams with offenses a lot less powerful than USC. Trojans have nine starters back on offense including a full off-season for QB Jordan Maiva. Several WR transfers too. The backup QBs are promising and that's critical when you're laying a lot of points. USC has retooled its defense and ex-NFL coach Rob Ryan is now involved. Trojans need to make a dominating statement in week one and get a terrible opponent to do it against.
Opinions only:
Wake Forest -17 1/2 (Dickert will do an excellent job coaching there)
Baylor +2 1/2 (can beat Auburn SU at home; dark horse contender to win Big 12)
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