Here’s a look at USC’s schedule this season.

Saturday: at Virginia

Not even Pete Carroll really knows what to expect in Charlottesville.

Sept. 13 Ohio State

It’s only being billed as the nation’s biggest game of the year.

Sept. 25 at Oregon State

It’s a Thursday night game in Corvallis with Trojans flying high or reeling.

Oct. 4 Oregon

The winner immediately gets assigned Pac-10’s driver’s seat.

Oct. 11 Arizona State

Dennis Erickson must have the Sun Devils better prepared than a year ago.

Oct. 18 at Washington State

Seems so easy on paper. But what’s the weather?

Oct. 25 at Arizona

Is this the road trip that turns into the annual trap?

Nov. 1 Washington

USC does not like mobile quarterbacks like Jake Locker.

Nov. 8 California

Jeff Tedford’s 0-4 against Trojans since his 2003 upset.

Nov. 15 at Stanford

Revenge? Oh, Pete Carroll would never, ever think that way.

Nov. 29 Notre Dame

Does USC really need two weeks to prepare for Charlie Weis?

Dec. 6 at UCLA

Norm Chow. DeWayne Walker. The Pete Carroll Fan Club convenes at Rose Bowl.