USC and Colorado both face skepticism — but on different levels — heading into Big Noon Saturday

Skepticism of USC relates to the Trojans’ pursuit of a playoff berth. Skepticism of Colorado relates to the Buffaloes being viewed as an average team.

In Week 4 of the college football season, USC and Colorado both gave pundits and commentators plenty of reason to doubt them. USC was sloppy and unprepared in an ugly and at times nervous 42-28 win over Arizona State. Colorado got its doors blown off by Oregon, 42-6, in a game which was never remotely competitive.

How much did the Arizona State game change perceptions of USC, and how much did the Oregon game change perceptions of Colorado? How do commentators size up the matchup on Fox Big Noon Saturday in Boulder? Let’s give you a sampling of what various people are saying about this showcase game in Week 5 of the Pac-12 football season: