USC Wins If . . .

Defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin holds Cal to less than 500 yards in total offense.
The Trojans figure out a way to avoid letting the game come down to the last play.
Coach Lane Kiffin informs the officials the clock starts after a first down.
The Kiffins convince Cal to run the ball despite that 116th-ranked pass defense.
The Trojans to avoid losing every game in October with Oregon on the horizon.