The biggest threat to Boykin 's bid is likely USC quarterback Cody Kessler .
The Trojan has to first escape the shadow of Mariota out West , as well as deal with any East Coast bias among voters .
The biggest threat to Boykin 's bid is likely USC quarterback Cody Kessler , but the Trojan has to first escape the shadow of Mariota out West , as well as deal with any East Coast bias among voters .