DUCKS: Oregon vs. U-S-we'll-C

It's a top-10 showdown at Autzen this Saturday, the first in Autzen history. Oregon (5) vs. USC (9). So many predictions. Oregon is predicted as the 3 point favorite. The Portland Tribune put it well:

"It’ll be best offense versus best defense when Oregon meets USC at noon Saturday at Autzen Stadium. Oregon’s offense averages 550.9 yards and USC’s defense gives up 252.1, each leading the Pac-10. The Ducks average 6.9 yards per play and the Trojans give up 3.7, Pac-10 leaders both. The UO offense has generated 195 first downs and the USC defense has held opponents to 111, again, tops in the league."

I say it'll be a defensive show-down. All things considered, Oregon’s offense is better than USC’s offense. USC’s defense is better than Oregon’s defense. This is the making of a special game. My pick: Oregon 34, USC 27.