The defense is coming up big. But USC can’t rely on it for the entire final 15 minutes.

I think this is Lane Kiffin’s worst game as offensive coordinator and I’m giving him a pass for having a new QB. Totally ignorant feel for the game from the way he is calling plays and why doesn’t he punt on 4th and 3? By the way, does everyone see why Matt Barkley’s been starting the past 2 years now?

After a quarter, the Trojans with the narrow lead thanks to Chris Galippo’s interception. Neither offense looks especially dynamic right now.

Mitch Mustain is going to start against Notre Dame. Matt Barkley will suit up and be available. Barkley is not participating in warmups.

Pac-10 commissioner Larry Scott released a statement commending Cal for self-imposed disciplinary sanctions for faking injuries against Oregon. The only thing missing a statement from Cal on the matter.
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There is still time to pick the score in yesterday’s post. Here’s my prediction: USC 21, Notre Dame 17.

It’s Lane Kiffin vs. Brian Kelly in this edition of one of college football greatest rivalries when Notre Dame takes on USC at the Coliseum.

USC Report special correspondent Amanda Pflugrad’s brother, Aaron, caught two touchdown passes today in Arizona State’s victory over UCLA.

USC safety T.J. McDonald sent his own text message to Notre Dame tailback Cierre Wood.
“He hit me up and said, ‘You know I’m coming for your head, right?’ ” Wood told the Chicago Tribune. “I’m like, all right, we’ll see. You can try.”