Roundtable: Keys to beating Arizona 
October, 25, 2012
10/25/12
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By WeAreSC staff | ESPNLosAngeles.com
What are the three keys to USC defeating Arizona this weekend?
Garry Paskwietz
1. Continued success in red zone: The Trojans rank No. 2 in the Pac-12 in red zone offense and defense, a trend that needs to continue against Arizona. There’s little doubt both teams are going to gain some yardage in this game, so the big key will be limiting the number of opponent drives that end in touchdowns and converting when you have your opportunities.
Garry Paskwietz
1. Continued success in red zone: The Trojans rank No. 2 in the Pac-12 in red zone offense and defense, a trend that needs to continue against Arizona. There’s little doubt both teams are going to gain some yardage in this game, so the big key will be limiting the number of opponent drives that end in touchdowns and converting when you have your opportunities.
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Mark Saxon
Mark Saxon is a staff writer for ESPNLosAngeles.com. He spent six years at the Orange County Register, and began his career at the Oakland Tribune, where he started an 11-year journey covering Major League Baseball. He has also covered colleges, including USC football and UCLA basketball.
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2012 TEAM LEADERS
| PASSING | ATT | COMP | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Barkley | 387 | 246 | 3273 | 36 |
| RUSHING | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD |
| S. Redd | 167 | 905 | 5.4 | 9 |
| C. McNeal | 116 | 701 | 6.0 | 2 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | AVG | TD |
| M. Lee | 118 | 1721 | 14.6 | 14 |
| R. Woods | 76 | 846 | 11.1 | 11 |
| TEAM | RUSH | PASS | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | 150.6 | 282.3 | 432.9 |
| TEAM | PF | PA | MARGIN |
| Scoring | 34.2 | 24.6 | 9.6 |