Covered

Even with a 41 point spread, USC was able to send its third string QB in to march down the field against mostly starters from CU's defense to kick a field goal that gave the Trojans the 44-point cushion, 50-6.  The Pac-12 Network commentators, while generally not that good either, were able to point out numerous times throughout the game, how the Buffaloes manage to follow any positive with a negative.  Therefore, I will give you a few, certainly not all the, negatives that are most annoying and glaring, before trying to pry a few positives from the ashes.
Why does it appear that the DBs are coached to never look back for the ball?!?!  On one of the early touchdowns, Crawley was stride for stride with Lee or Woods (hopin they both follow their QB to NFL), and Barkley threw a great ball that the receiver snagged-Crawley never looked back, but could have easily made the play if he had.  When they relieved Crawley with Jeff Hall, he did the same thing.  If they don't look back they will either give up the play or get called for pass interference.
It was awesome to see number 7 out there, but it was obvious he was not 100% physically and very rusty.  He was behind plays and overrunning them, and it didn't appear that he helped the secondary stay in position as they rarely were.
Tackling was simply pathetic, as no one was able to get a guy down by themselves and many guys got juked out of their shoes. Woodson Greer had a diving whiff that I am sure his eyes were closed for.
S Terrell Smith had a terrible game, starting with the absolutely pussy two-hand touch that allowed the SC receiver (again no idea which one it was as they were blurs all day) to jog down the sideline into the endzone, followed by many missed tackles (though he was by no means the only one guilty of that!) and at least one bad penalty.  Orms wasn't a whole lot better with some n blown coverages and missed tackles of his own.
It is interesting that the defensive line got so much praise on the telecast, but they have been incredibly inconsistent, and like the announcer kept repeating about the team in general, the d-line usually follows a big play by getting beat around the end or giving the QB time to throw a deep ball.  All three defensive groups have obviously been less than adequate, but the front seven have got to help out the secondary a little.
Jack Harris didn't make the trip, so Stephane Nembot got the start at RT and continued to play fairly well (I don't think he had any penalties this week.) Unfortunately, they chose to spell him with Ryan Dannewitz who was awful, including the goal line play he got bowled over and Webb was sacked and fumbled.  Sit Danno down and let Nembot get every snap he can!
The offense showed some signs of life but absolutely destroyed their redzone stats as they turned the ball over more than anything down there.  Spruce and McCulloch both let defenders muscle the ball away from them, Spruce for a pick.
The offense totaled six turnovers, three of each, four of them in the red zone, and led to a combined 29 points for USC.
RB Christian Powell looked good at times but had a horrible fumble.  Although he looks nice out there running the ball, he has never touched the ball that much in his career and is going to be a continued threat to drop the ball as well as get hurt, because he is just not used to it.
Okay, let's try for some positives...On offense, RB Tony Jones had some nice plays and they were able to get him the ball on some screens and gain some yards.  All the other RBs-Ford, Abron and Creer- got some snaps and at least almost a touch.
They really got TE Vincent Hobbs involved and he had a few nice grabs and runs.  EB mixed in some nice trick plays, but none went really long.  Gerald Thomas, almost got his first TD (catching but foot came down just out of bounds, and throwing but McCulloch couldn't take hold of the ball at the goal line), but they couldn't get him going any other time. Can't say a whole lot more on O.
On Defense, Samson Kafovalu got his second straight start and made some plays.  Wil Pericak had some nice plays, but also let a couple of tackles through his grasp. Chidera was still hurt and his snaps were limited.
On special teams Wil Oliver was 2-2 (whoopee!) and they didn't give up a touchdown.  Their kickoff return unit is weak and is better off when the ball is kicked out of the endzone.
Overall, they did play a ton of young guys who got some experience, especially on defense. The last drive was all second string on offense, including Connor Wood at QB, who also came in for one play earlier, when Webb lost his helmet.  [I can't believe that they don't have like three set plays-a run, a short pass and a longer pass-that Wood can automatically run if this happens, and it will likely happen at least once a game that Webb will come out for a play for a helmet or injury.]
Injuries: I don't think there were any new ones of note.  LB Brady Daigh did not make the trip but should be fine to play next week. I don't think CB Yuri Wright or LB Kyle Washington made the trip either.  LB Paul Vigo did play.  Not sure what is really up with P Darragh O'Neill's plant foot, as he was a game time decision, but they rarely had to punt, more often turning the ball over.
Next week is only going to be worse as Oregon will be favored by a few more, and will feel the pressure to at least match the 50 put up by SC and to cover the spread, however large it may end up being.