USC Trojans

Arizona presents 'high threat level' challenge to USC

Published Jun. 1, 2015 1:13 p.m. ET

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USC traveled to Tucson last year as a team struggling to find its identity. And it was the Trojans' 28-26 win over top 10-ranked Arizona that helped USC begin shaping its identity moving forward.

That was a close contest, and expect another tight game this year at the Coliseum.

Reign of Troy's Alicia de Artola previews USC's 2015 schedule, and right off the bat has Arizona as a "high threat" as the two teams clash in November.

"Despite USC's victory over them 2014, the Wildcats won the Pac-12 South with a youth-filled team and should only come back stronger in 2015," writes de Artola. "Any Solomon's progress will dictate just how high Arizona can climb, but there is enough talent available on offense for there to be danger even if he remains at his freshman levels.

"Defensively, Scooby Wright is the premiere defender in the league but Arizona's defense will remain a liability until his teammates provide greater support. In short, the match up between the Trojans and Wildcats was a tight one last year and should come down to fine margins again this year."

If you haven't already, circle your calendars for this one.

(h/t Reign of Troy)

Photo Credit: Gus Ruelas, The Associated Press