Arizona State Coach Todd Graham compliments USC players

UCLA routed Arizona State last week.

On Saturday, the Sun Devils play USC at the Coliseum.

Arizona State Coach Todd Graham said Tuesday that USC was “talent-wise, the best team we have seen on film at this point.�

Graham, referring to Javorius Allen, said the junior was “maybe the best tailback in the country.� He added that “the second tailback, No. 22� -- sophomore Justin Davis – is not far behind.

Allen has rushed for 433 yards and two touchdowns in 80 carries and has 15 receptions for 164 yards and a touchdown. Davis rushed for 82 yards and scored two touchdowns last week against Oregon State.

“We won’t play a better tailback combination or group of receivers all year,� Graham said.

Nelson Agholor has a team-best 26 receptions for 239 yards and three touchdowns. In three of USC’s four games, at least eight players caught passes.

Graham also said Su’a Cravens was “one of the best safeties in the country.�

Cravens remains listed as a safety after playing strong-side linebacker and returning an interception for a touchdown against Oregon State.

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