I don't exactly see how that's supposed to be a consolation. If the Vols can't win the MNC, then I really don't give a big hairy rip who does, whether it's USC or anybody else.
I agree with you btw that nobody will come close to them.
USC won't dominate every game in that fashion. They will have some close calls just like last year, and they might just lose. They won't hang 70 every Saturday, trust me.