Saturday's showdown between No. 7 USC (8-2) and No. 13 Oregon (9-1) gives B1G Time on CBS a West Coast collision with major College Football Playoff stakes. With both teams fighting to stay in the hunt for a spot in the 12-team bracket, the stage delivers the essence of late-November football.

And consider that both teams slogged their way to victories over Iowa, through inclement weather, in back-to-back weeks. Oregon did so at Iowa. The Trojans rallied at home through a rainstorm.

The kickoff time between the USC Trojans and Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium is set for Saturday, Nov. 22, at 12:30 p.m. PT on CBS. Oregon cornerback Brandon Finney addresses USC star receivers Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane.

Oregon Ducks' HC Dan Lanning joined the Bear Bets podcast and discussed the rivalry game against USC, Dante Moore’s sophomore season & more!

The Trojans have been strong defensively in the second half of the past two games, but they will face one of their biggest challenges this weekend in Eugene.

The Trojans (8-2, 6-1 Big Ten Conference) have gradually improved their defense since their last meeting with Oregon (9-1, 6-1). Last season, they allowed 24.1 points per game (57th). Entering Saturday, USC has allowed 21.7 points per game (41st) this season.

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The No. 15 USC Trojans will play the No. 7 Oregon Ducks on Saturday, Nov. 22, and a College Football Playoff appearance could be at stake for both teams. USC co