USC’s wide receivers made big plays and clutch plays against Virginia’s zone defense; it could be a different story against Ohio State’s secondary, which is deeper, more experienced and more athletic. The Malcolm Jenkins-led unit - which also gets back veterans Donald Washington and Jamario O’Neal, who were suspended for the first two games - will challenge USC’s wideouts with more bump-and-run man coverage. With reliable Vidal Hazelton hurting (ankle), the onus falls on Damian Williams, Ronald Johnson and Patrick Turner to sustain their momentum from Week 1.
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