Since Indiana will be clear favorites against both Washington and Purdue, Saturday's showdown with USC will likely determine whether or not the program defends its national title in the College Football Playoff. With the season on the line, the Hoosiers are trusting Grant Wilson to man starting quarterback duties in Bloomington, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.

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The Old Dominion transfer replaced Josh Hoover last weekend and performed valiantly in Indiana's 23-16 overtime victory versus Minnesota. Curt Cignetti will rely on his defense to set the tone against Trojans QB Jayden Maiava. Wilson needs to take care of the ball and hit the open windows when present.