USC vs Oregon: Who Wins the CFP ELIMINATION Game?
Release Date: 11/21/2025
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info_outline🏈 USC vs Oregon: Who Wins the CFP ELIMINATION Game? | Full Breakdown, Matchups & Predictions
The College Football Playoff race is heating up, and this matchup is as close to a win-or-go-home elimination game as it gets. USC vs Oregon has massive national implications — playoff hopes, conference power, and Heisman momentum all collide in one of the biggest games of the season.
In today’s episode, we dive into every angle of this showdown: quarterback play, defensive matchups, coaching, analytics, and which team has the REAL advantage under pressure.
🔥 In This Episode:
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USC’s offensive identity and what they must exploit
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Oregon’s defensive strengths — and hidden weaknesses
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QB matchup breakdown: who gives their team the edge?
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Key players who could decide the game
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Film study: USC vs Oregon schematic battles
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The stat categories that predict the winner
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CFP stakes: winner stays alive… loser is DONE
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Final score prediction + upset potential
📊 Advanced Metrics Included:
Yards per play • EPA/drive • Success rate • Havoc rate • Explosive plays • Pressure rate • Third-down efficiency • Red zone scoring
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