The post-Carson era begins, and it doesn't get any easier. How will the Trojans rebound after some key player losses? Just guessing, I'm gonna say 9-3, possibly 8-4, with an average bowl game. Won't be the same as last year, I don't think.

Sat 08/30/2003 Auburn (A)
Sat 09/06/2003 BYU (H)
Sat 09/13/2003 Hawaii (H)
Sat 09/27/2003 California (A)
Sat 10/04/2003 Arizona State (A)
Sat 10/11/2003 Stanford (H)
Sat 10/18/2003 Notre Dame (A)
Sat 10/25/2003 Washington (A)
Sat 11/01/2003 Washington St (Homecoming)
Sat 11/15/2003 Arizona (A)
Sat 11/22/2003 UCLA (H)
Sat 12/06/2003 Oregon St (H)

The only tough games that I see are on the road for the Trojans at Auburn, UW, and Notre Dame. I think USC will only have 2 to 3 losses. I know Palmer is gone but the Trojans have a dominating defense which will help balance things out.