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USC wins must-win game, Indiana survives Nebraska

USC's victory opens a path to the Big Ten's top tier by late October, while Indiana narrowly escaped Nebraska in Week 6 competition.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on Meet the Pressure
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  1. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHot Seat time. USC, after a must-win game that they actually won. Heat rating: surface of the sun.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThey won. Why is the chair on fire?

  3. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorBecause the Big Ten top level is open, Vera. USC gets its chance in late October, and that is a different kind of pressure.

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo winning makes it hotter?

  5. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorWinning makes the next game bigger. Indiana survived Nebraska and everybody is already circling.

  6. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSurvived. Is that the word for it?

  7. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIt's the word. To cool it, USC just keeps winning.

  8. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDoes the chair come in cardinal and gold?

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