The Texas Longhorns and the USC Trojans will meet on Saturday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles for the first time since arguably the greatest college football game ever. This matchup will start at 8:30 p.m. ET on FOX (live stream).
Texas vs. USC 2017 live stream: Start time, TV channel, and how to watch online
Texas and USC will do battle under the bright lights at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday.
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Texas (1-1) is coming off an impressive 56-0 win over San Jose State, and it is looking to extend its winning streak to two games. The Longhorns’ rushing attack has been lethal in this young season, as they accumulated 504 rushing yards and seven touchdowns in a two-game span. Chris Warren III, Texas’ leading rusher so far, registered 197 of those 504 rushing yards, and he also has two touchdowns.
The Trojans (2-0) are coming off the heels of back-to-back games where they scored at least 40 points. Like the Longhorns, USC’s rushing attack has been potent, collecting 539 yards and eight scores on the ground. Running back Ronald Jones II is USC’s leading rusher with 275 yards and 5 touchdowns.
However, both teams are struggling with stopping the run. USC has already surrendered 433 rushing yards this season, and Texas has already given up 305 yards.
Time, TV channel, and streaming info
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Location: L.A. Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California
- TV: FOX
- Streaming: FoxSports.com
- Odds: USC favored by 14-17 points
Texas vs. USC news:
You remember the play, don’t you? Vince Young, Texas’ superstar quarterback, scampers to the end zone to end USC’s 34-game winning streak and bring a national championship to the Horns for the first time in over three decades. It’s universally considered one of the greatest endings and most beloved games ever.
But do you remember the soundtrack to that famous play? Dan Fouts does.
When the Texas Longhorns travel to Los Angeles to face off against the No. 4-ranked USC Trojans on Saturday, Tom Herman will put his undefeated record as a head coach on the line, while attempting to reverse a streak of road failures for the ‘Horns.
Herman’s prowess against top-25 opponents is bordering on the mythical at this point, but the 2-8 record for Texas in the last 10 true road games illustrates just how much he’ll have to overcome.
If Herman can get this Texas team to go out there and play with passion and play for one another, and not be afraid to fail then the Longhorns might just make this a heck of a game. If not, USC may win comfortably as predicted and all of the tweaks, adaptations, and offensive mastery may not be able to save the Longhorns.
Texas vs USC prediction
Texas is currently in a quarterback quandary, which could swing the game in USC’s favor. Freshman quarterback Sam Ehlinger started for Texas against San Jose State because sophomore quarterback Shane Buechele bruised his throwing shoulder against Maryland in the season opener. No one knows who will start for Texas — but even if Buechele is healthy enough to play — that doesn’t mean he will start. USC should be able to capitalize on Texas’ early-season quarterback situation.
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