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Today’s premier matchup is between a pair of ranked teams. Number 11, USC, will take on number 13 Notre Dame. USC will be featuring possibly the first pick in the draft with Sam Darnold. Leading the way for the Irish will be offensive linemen Mike Mcglinchey and Quenton Nelson. You can find the USC VS Notre Dame game on NBC at 7:30 PM EST
USC
QB, Sam Darnold - - 6’4”, 225 lbs, RS Sophomore
Strengths:
- Maneuvers around the pocket, while under pressure like a seasoned vet
- Throws with great anticipation
Weaknesses:
- Throws into some bad situations
- Long throwing motion
RB, Ronald Jones - - 6’1”, 195 lbs, Junior
Strengths:
- Is a huge big play threat
- Very quick feet for lateral movement
Weaknesses:
- Needs to improve in the passing game
- Needs to show more between the tackles
WR, Deontay Burnett - - 6’0”, 170 lbs, Junior
Strengths:
- Is an extremely tough player
- Rarely drops any balls
Weaknesses:
- Had a low 1st down conversion rate last year
DI, Rasheem Green - - 6’5”, 280 lbs, Junior
Strengths:
- Had a very productive end to last year
- Converts a high percentage of his pressures into sacks
Weaknesses:
- Needs to be better at stopping the run
- Needs to use his hands better
Edge, Porter Gustin - - 6’5”, 260 lbs, Junior
Strengths:
- Very good against the run
- Has a great outside move
Weaknesses:
- Needs to do better against double teams
- Struggles if he doesn’t win early
Edge, Uchenna Nwosu - - 6’3”, 235 lbs, Senior
Strengths:
- Sets the edge very well
- Does well in coverage
Weaknesses:
- Needs to develop more pass rushing moves
- Has a horrible inside move
LB, Cameron Smith - - 6’2”, 245 lbs, Junior
Strengths:
- Rarely misses tackles
- Sheds blocks well
Weaknesses:
- Doesn’t have great speed
- Not very good in man coverage
CB, Iman Marshall - - 6’1”, 200 lbs, Junior
Strengths:
- Has good length
- Has good speed
Weaknesses:
- Bites on double moves a lot
- Needs to work on off man coverage
Notre Dame
WR, Equanimeous St. Brown - - 6’5”, 204 lbs, Junior
Strengths:
- His long strides can get him downfield in a hurry.
- Wins contested passes
Weaknesses:
- Could lower his drop rate a little
- Doesn’t cause a lot of missed tackles
RB, Josh Adams - - 6’2”, 225 lbs, Junior
Strengths:
- Is averaging a crazy 9.4 yards per run so far
- Has great size
- Decent receiving skills
Weaknesses:
- Middle of the pack in elusiveness
OT, Mike Mcglinchey - - 6’8”, 310 lbs, RS Senior
Strengths:
- An outstanding run blocker
- Shows a great curve of production
Weaknesses:
- Has a lot of penalties
- Needs to do better in pass protection
OG, Quenton Nelson - - 6’5”, 329 lbs, Senior
Strengths:
- Puts defenders on skates
- Moves well in space as a puller
Weaknesses:
- Can still improve as a pass blocker, but not bad
- Does give up some negative run plays