Big Ten Opener at the Coliseum
Sept 26, 2026 | LA Memorial Coliseum | Last: W 42-27 (2025)
Sept 26,
Game Day
AWAY
LA Memorial Coliseum
9-4
USC 2025
Medium-High
Confidence
The Big Ten schedule opens on the road at USC. The Coliseum. National TV. Oregon has won 2 of the last 3 against the Trojans. Lincoln Riley is in year five and the pressure is building. For Oregon, this is the game that sets the tone for the conference season. Win here and the Big Ten takes notice. Lose and the doubts from the Peach Bowl get louder.
Key Matchups
Moore vs USC secondary
USC has always recruited DBs at an elite level. This is Moore's first real road test against a Power conference secondary. The LA crowd will be hostile. His pocket presence and decision-making under pressure are the story.
Oregon DL vs USC OL
Oregon's defensive front should dominate this matchup. USC has struggled to protect the QB consistently under Riley. If Washington and Alexander get pressure early, this game opens up for the defense.
Tempo and environment
The Coliseum is loud but it is not Ohio Stadium. Oregon has won big road games under Lanning (35-28 at Ohio State in 2021 under Cristobal, 32-31 vs Ohio State at Autzen in 2024). This staff does not shrink on the road.
Lincoln Riley's seat temperature
Riley came to USC to win championships. He has not won a conference title. A home loss to Oregon in the conference opener would crank the heat to maximum. Desperate teams are dangerous.
Score Prediction
What to Watch
How Moore handles his first hostile Big Ten road environment. The Coliseum crowd will test him. If he stays composed, Oregon rolls. If he presses, it gets interesting.
Pre-season analysis. Predictions are for entertainment. Coach: Lincoln Riley.
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