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The Huddle: USC at Arizona State

by:Erik McKinney•11/05/21•

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USC Trojans Tunnel Huddle — USC Trojans heads onto the field prior to a NCAA football game against the Oregon State Beavers at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)

The USC Trojans (4-4, 3-3) take on Arizona State (5-3, 3-2) on Saturday night in Tempe. The Trojans are hoping to continue the march toward bowl eligibility and win back-to-back games for the first time this season. Arizona State wants to stop a two-game losing streak and stay in the Pac-12 South race.

This has turned into a heated rivalry game lately and this edition should be another fun one under the lights. Here, The Huddle provides a convenient one-sheet with all the news and notes you need to prepare for and watch your Trojans take on the Sun Devils this weekend.

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Garry Paskwietz (1966-2019)

Garry Paskwietz was a pioneer in bringing team-specific sports coverage to the internet. He founded WeAreSC in 1998 and was an Emmy winner for his work with Fox Sports West. Always generous with his time, knowledge, and compassion, he touched the lives of countless USC and high school football fans.

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