USC and Lincoln Riley determined to halt Oregon State’s perfect red-zone streak

[{"selector":"#anim-a7143506-135e-48f6-99b4-718de9f30205 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google With less than two minutes remaining and a comfortable four-touchdown victory over Fresno State already locked up,

[{"selector":"#anim-b7df9a5f-e951-45e8-ab76-9ee798032423 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.214217443260505%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google But nobody seemed to have told USC's defence as it prepared to make one last stand last Saturday with its back to the end zone.

[{"selector":"#anim-e67ed700-c500-4f84-81ee-751b0fcb2b80 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-33.610590872127425%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google USC mounted one of its strongest defensive plays of the season rather than coasting to victory.

[{"selector":"#anim-ed16d45b-77ec-447d-acb0-ec526cfd2eba [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.26831043321183%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google to force a turnover on downs, stopping three consecutive rushes inside the two-yard line. Following the game, Trojans coach Lincoln Riley cited it as his favourite play.

[{"selector":"#anim-2f5842e4-c45c-45b1-a0fe-4d0222626dbe [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.265120854059415%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google When USC faces Oregon State in Corvallis on Saturday for a key opening Pac-12 game, a similar effort close to the goal line could be especially significant.

[{"selector":"#anim-b26c8d32-b2a1-413b-bd9e-e2b0332482a1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google In their 14 excursions into the red zone this year, the Beavers have scored. Only four institutions have a flawless conversion rate and more red-zone conversions.

[{"selector":"#anim-d592c8f8-16e0-4598-bd2b-2010db752653 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.214217443260505%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google The Trojans have survived 13 trips into the red zone due to their defense's issues between the 20-yard line.

[{"selector":"#anim-cc61237a-dbca-4465-9c79-e5a6fbdb7904 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.26831043321183%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google Nevertheless, USC's effort inside the 20s has prevented them from accomplishing anything when they do, whereas opponent attacks have had no issue reaching there.