Experts predict opening game of the Big Ten

It's a matchup that brings back nostalgic memories of the days of January games between Michigan football and Southern Cal in the Rose Bowl — the “Granddaddy of 'Em All,” as Keith Jackson often put it — but instead the Wolverines and Trojans will meet for the first time as Big Ten opponents at Michigan Stadium (3:30 p.m., CBS).

Will the Wolverines avenge their last meeting with the Trojans, a loss in the 2007 Rose Bowl, or repeat USC's only visit to Ann Arbor – a 20-19 victory by UM in 1958? Five Free Press sportswriters have some thoughts — and some tips.

Exploring the Trojans:Big Ten opener brings major attacks to the Big House

Tony Garcia

It's rare that there's so much unknown going on in Week 4, but that's exactly what happens when there's a major quarterback change. It could go a couple of different directions. Maybe Orji unleashes the running element, it complements the defense perfectly, and Michigan has found a new formula. Or maybe there's a reason Orji wasn't the starter originally and it shows. Or maybe there are just glimpses, but not enough for a full game. Either way, USC just has too much talent and too solid a scheme. The selection: USC 27, AT 16.