Trojans brush off high stakes of Oregon matchup: 'We treat every opponent the same'

The USC Trojans are preparing for a high-stakes matchup against Oregon this week. Team members are downplaying the game's significance, maintaining their standard approach of treating every opponent equally. This game is considered one of the most consequential of their season.
At the start of arguably the most consequential week of their season, the Trojans certainly gave their best efforts not to make a big deal out of the big game with Oregon.
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