Tom Dienhart at the Sporting News Predicts...

USC over Fresno State: I'm having flashbacks to the 1992 Freedom Bowl, when the Bulldogs dumped the Trojans. And USC subsequently dumped Larry Smith. That, my friends, was the beginning of the end for the Men of Troy, who went to just one Rose Bowl over the next 10 seasons. Will Fresno State provide another catalyst for a USC demise? Nah. Just thought I'd give you a little fun history lesson. The Trojans have too much at stake -- and too much of everything else -- to let Pat Hill clunk them over the head with a wrench.

Of course, predicting a straight-up (no points) victory by USC over Fresno State is about the safest statement one can make as a commentator. Where's the guts? I want to see some points...