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MB is notorius for not winning big games

Texas 38 Michigan 37 2005 Rose Bowl
Texas 25 Ohio State 22 Sept 10
Texas 45 Oklahoma 12 Oct 8

These weren't big games?

They also played in the Big-12, not an offensive powerhouse.

Last time I checked the Big-12 was 4-1 in this years bowl season and they've been the underdog in every game.

USC is playing a home game.

How many times do you play a "home game" and have half the stadium filled with your opponents fans?

The bottom line for me is this. Texas is the best team USC has played all year and they've had some close scrapes several times. I'm taking the points.