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The Trojans are switching to a base 3-4 defense that has a lot of flexibility and asks a lot from its linebackers, in terms of getting to the quarterback, run stopping and pass coverage.

Kiffin has stressed that part of the game since he arrived in 2010, hiring special-teams guru John Baxter away from Fresno State to oversee the operation.

Game ball goes to: Robert Woods . Marqise Lee grabbed the spotlight last week, but in this game it was Woods who reminded everyone of how good he can be when healthy.

You've been told by everyone around you, including college coaches recruiting you, how good you are.

Wide receiver and 4-star recruit Darreus Rogers has been academically cleared to play football at USC by the NCAA Clearinghouse, according to his twitter account.