"So as USC sets out on its second swing through the Big Ten, starting with a trip to West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, it has tried to address that problem in ways big and small - from replacing the strength and conditioning coach to changing the team's sleeping and meal times. Those changes will be put to the test this week when USC crosses two time zones."
"Purdue should make things a bit more uncomfortable for USC than its previous two opponents. The Boilermakers are 2-0 to start under new coach Barry Odom, who brought in 54 transfers to rebuild a team that finished 1-11, dead last in the conference, last season. Riley may not have much of a handle on Purdue's personnel, but he should have a pretty good idea what the Boilermakers will prefer on offense."
USC blew fourth-quarter leads on all four Big Ten road trips last season and sought fixes ahead of a second conference swing. The program replaced its strength and conditioning coach, adjusted players' sleeping and meal schedules, and booked a different, roomier plane for cross–two–time-zone travel to reduce fatigue. Coach Lincoln Riley noted players would appreciate more leg room. Purdue entered 2-0 under new coach Barry Odom after importing 54 transfers to rebuild from a 1-11 finish. Purdue offensive coordinator Josh Henson spent the previous two seasons on Riley's USC staff, creating schematic familiarity between staffs. The game kicks off Saturday at 12:30 p.m. PDT on CBS/Paramount+.
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