USC is preparing to face a UCLA offense which has elite talent. Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Zach Charbonnet are a load to handle. Jake Bobo is a high-quality pass catcher. UCLA has other depth pieces at the skill positions which provide speed and open-field prowess. The Trojans figure to have their hands full on defense as it is.
If they don’t have Eric Gentry on the field — and in reasonably good shape — for this game, their task will be a lot more difficult.
Gentry was injured late in the Oct. 15 loss at Utah. Though he was listed as day to day for the Arizona game, it never seemed likely he would play in that game.
Now that UCLA week is here, Gentry — who didn’t play versus Cal or Colorado — is truly needed. Lincon Riley updated reporters on his status. Get that and a lot more notes on USC heading into the UCLA game:
RILEY ON ERIC GENTRY AND MARIO WILLIAMS
Lincoln Riley on Eric Gentry and Mario Williams’ status, “They’re doing well. They’re practicing…We’re hopeful we’ll be able to rep both of them in the game.”
Riley added the caveat that it’s only Tuesday and there’s not an exact science to this.
— Keely Eure (@keelyismyname) November 15, 2022
RIVALRY WEEK
#USC safety Calen Bullock when asked about Dorian Thompson-Robinson’s comments about wanting to put 60 points on the defense:
“Oh he said that?”
Then gave a small laugh. He wasn’t aware he made that comment.
— Chris Treviño (@ChrisNTrevino) November 15, 2022
IT’S ACTUALLY THE ROSE BOWL
UCLA-USC on Saturday at the Coliseum is SOLD OUT.
— Ben Bolch (@latbbolch) November 15, 2022
NUMBERS
The sellout at 70,865 includes 16,700 UCLA students, the biggest student section in the history of the school. USC received 6,500 tickets.
Michael Buffer will be there as well as a four-helicopter flyover.
— Ben Bolch…
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