Barker Davis, Washington Times

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Only in Los Angeles could anyone assemble such a cast. Southern Cal again begins the season looking down on the rest of college football. But there’s a new formula for success in Troy. Over the past five seasons, Pete Carroll’s program has produced a Division I-A-best 59-6 record behind three Heisman Trophy winners and a high-octane offense. But this season’s top-ranked Trojans are defined by one of the most talented defenses in college history… continue