Southern California Eyes 3-0 Start with UT Arlington in Town

Trojans Host Mavericks for Non-Conference Clash

The Southern California Trojans (2-0) will look to extend their winning streak to three games when they host the UT Arlington Mavericks (1-2) on Saturday, September 17th. The Trojans have cruised to easy wins in their first two games of the season, outscoring their opponents by a combined score of 84-13. Meanwhile, the Mavericks have struggled out of the gate, losing two of their first three games.

Trojans Aim to Keep Rolling

After a dominant 45-0 victory over Stanford in their season opener, the Trojans followed it up with a 39-13 win over Fresno State last week. Quarterback Caleb Williams has been exceptional in his first two starts for USC, throwing for 629 yards and six touchdowns. Running back Travis Dye has also been a force, rushing for 257 yards and two touchdowns. The Trojans' defense has been equally impressive, allowing just 13 points per game.

Mavericks Look to Rebound

The Mavericks enter the game with a 1-2 record, including a 43-34 loss to Nicholls last week. Quarterback Daniel Moore Jr. has thrown for 588 yards and four touchdowns this season, but he has also thrown four interceptions. Running back Isaiah Hankins leads the Mavericks with 222 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The Mavericks' defense has struggled, allowing 35 points per game.

Matchup to Watch

The key matchup in this game will be the Trojans' offense against the Mavericks' defense. The Trojans have one of the most explosive offenses in the country, led by Williams and Dye. The Mavericks' defense has been vulnerable this season, so the Trojans should be able to score plenty of points. However, the Mavericks' offense has also been inconsistent, so the Trojans' defense will need to be ready for anything.