The University of Southern California (USC) Trojans will put their two-game winning streak on the line when they host the Arizona Wildcats at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum today, Saturday.
USC is thriving under interim head coach Clay Helton who is making a strong impression trying to get the permanent job.
Following losses to the Washington Huskies (17–12) and no. 14 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (41–31), the Trojans found their groove under Helton defeating the Utah Utes (42–24) and the California Golden Bears (27–21).
The Trojans are led by quarterback Cody Kessler who is liking what Helton is doing with the football program.
"There's always been adversity here, but we know how to handle it. I've been through a lot, but I've enjoyed every second of it. It's different (under Helton), but he's done a really good job, and we're in a really good place right now," Kessler said, according to ESPN.
Kessler has been leading USC's offense completing 174-of-247 passes for 2,268 yards, with 18 touchdowns and five interceptions in eight games this season.
If the Trojans are currently having success and steadiness with their head coaching, Arizona is facing rumors with its head coach Rich Rodriguez along with recent woes.
According to ESPN, Rodriguez's name has been heavily involved in talks regarding opportunities with Virginia Tech and South Carolina.
But Rodriguez said it is all rumors and they will keep fighting against adversity as he hopes no one will be leaving.
The Wildcats are aiming to return on the winning track as they are currently riding back-to-back losses, with the most recent a 49–3 drubbing received from Washington.
Before the loss to the Huskies, Arizona also dropped its game against the Washington State Cougars where it was edged 45–42.
The game between USC and Arizona will take place today, Nov. 7, at 10:30 p.m. EST. To watch via live stream, click here.
