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Brock Huard previews Saturday's showdown between USC and Arizona State by evaluating Trojans QB Matt Barkley, who has some key improvements to make in order to become an elite, Andrew Luck-level quarterback. ASU's defense will provide a good test.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2011

Carson Palmer could lead USC through a playoff system to the national title -- if officials use their imaginations.