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The burning question this week is answered by ESPNLA Now Host Mark Willard: Will USC win 9 or more games this season?

An inside look at Matthew Thomas (Booker T. Washington/Miami, Fla.), ESPN's top rated outside linebacker, and star of the Under Armour All-America game.

Uncommitted linebacker Matthew Thomas played in the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game. Thomas ranks No. 6 in the latest ESPN 300, up two spots since the last rankings release and No. 1 among OLBs. Thomas' final five: FSU, Miami, Alabama, Georgia and

USC-committed safety Leon McQuay III played in the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game. McQuay III ranks No. 37 in the latest ESPN 300 and No. 3 among safeties.

No. 3 safety Leon McQuay III, No. 32 overall in the ESPN 150, commits to USC over Florida State, Vanderbilt and Michigan during the fourth quarter of the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game.

The hot question for the LA Hot Button is: Who needs the win more, USC or UCLA? ESPNLA Now host Mark Willard shares his take on the issue.

ESPNLA Now host Mark Willard answers the hot button question: How many remaining games will USC lose this season?

Gerry Paskwietz talks with USC sophomore linebacker Hayes Pullard about the Trojans' 2-0 start and their upcoming game against Stanford, a team to which USC has lost four of its last five.

Geno Smith's nearly perfect game in West Virginia's opener wins him the Top spot this week. USC's Marqise Lee is the runner-up and Cristiano Ronaldo is third.

Ty Isaac, the No. 7 RB in the nation, scored on his first touch. But the Joliet (Ill.) senior was forced from the game with a shoulder injury and did not return. He finished with 7 carries for 67 yards and a TD.

Matt Barkley discusses the 38-35 victory over Oregon

Heather Cox breaks down the Trojans win in Eugene

Lane Kiffin discusses the Trojans big win over Oregon

Maisel and Forde breakdown USC vs. Texas