Kurt Kragthorpe and Kyle Goon from the Salt Lake Tribune say that "Added depth should make USC a contender":
"It's understandable why Sarkisian is feeling chipper: He's got a host of returning starters, including quarterback Cody Kessler who threw 39 touchdowns against only 5 picks and is getting some mild Heisman buzz. There's also valuable star power in the trenches, despite the loss of top defensive lineman Leonard Williams. Guys like Su'a Cravens, Juju Smith and Adoree Jackson will probably be familiar to opponents at this point."
According to college football guru Phil Steele and Fansided: "Trojans Face 2nd Toughest 2015 Schedule"
"Away dates with Arizona State and Oregon standout as the most difficult tests for USC.