Santa Clara is off to an impressive, 6-1 start to the season. Herb Sendek returned four starters, and perhaps what is most impressive is this team has shot just 41% from the field and 25% from deep, and still has managed to win six of seven games. The reason is they have been among the top teams in the country defending, allowing just 34.7% shooting against them, and just 30% from deep. They also have already had four games turning the ball over 10 times or less. USC is 4-1 on the season and has conference play that begins next game. I think the Broncos have the right elements here to keep this game in single digits. Make the play on Santa Clara.
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