Who's the better no. 1 team we've played?

2004 USC or 2015 OSU?

Without having played a down yet this year, my money is already on 2004 USC that we played at FedEx for the following reasons:

1. Less suspensions. USC had Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart, and everyone else that I can remember, whereas OSU already has several suspensions / injuries that is common knowledge.

2. Offense. Mainly for us. If we believe the hype (and believe me...we're drinking it hard...), then our O should be better than what it was in 2004, when it was the Bryan Randall show for the first game.

3. Defense - This is a wash; USC defense that I can remember was lights-out all year including against us, and certainly OSU will be good too. Even we were good in 2004 on D, and hopefully we will be this year too! I have faith.

Bottom line is that my gut instinct says that this OSU team is a highly anticipated match-up, but me thinks that USC back then was the bigger challenge.

Thoughts?

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