College GameDay is back in Eugene for the second time this season. Oregon gets to feature on the show twice this year, while USC makes its 2025 debut. But for some reason, the Trojans just can’t win the crew’s favor. Pat McAfee just dealt them yet another tough reality, playing mind games with fans.

“Now you look at Lincoln Riley and this USC team, McAfee teased the home fans. “Lincoln Riley, when he’s able to dial up their defense, not a–. Oregon’s got two hurt wide receivers. What are they going to do with it? Dante Moore can’t even throw the ball to a human cause they don’t even have a human. They’re going to be playing with nine guys.”

The rest of the College GameDay panel had made its picks for the Oregon-USC clash, predicting Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks to win. At first, the crowd in Eugene thought Pat McAfee would choose USC. But therein was the twist, despite praising the Rileys’ team, the former punter predicted a win for the Ducks.

“With that being said, Southern California is where all the lights are. Lincoln Riley is a beast. Dan Lanning and the boys are built for it. Eugene, you been so good to me. We were just here two weeks. You all showed up. It’s so sweet. Give me the Oregon Ducks to get a huge win today. Marcus (Mariota), your Ducks get a huge win. They pound the USC Trojans, and we have a spectacular day of college football. Thank you for the hospitality.”

This is a developing story.