Gary Patterson's defense fuels USC title hopes

The conversation currently centers on whether the defense has finally undergone the physical and cultural transformation necessary to support a title run. Analysts are debating whether the improved depth and simplified schemes can translate into the consistent trench dominance required for elite performance. The focus is shifting toward how effectively the team’s new strength and conditioning and coaching methods will hold up as the season progresses.

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