Photos: USC vs. Alabama

Lou Pickney, DraftKing.com: “Humphrey has a background in track, and that experience will likely help him on his pro day and at the NFL Combine. Humphrey could potentially find himself as one of the first defensive backs to be taken.”

Alabama’s Eddie Jackson breaks up a pass intended for USC’s JuJu Smith-Schuster in the third quarter Saturday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

USC defensive back John Platterburg upends Alabama running back B.J. Emmons during the season opener. Many Trojans said they plan to bring more intensity to the game Saturday against Utah State.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

USC’s Iman Marshall intercepts a pass intended for Alabama receiver ArDarius Stewart in the third quarter.

Alabama quarterback Blake Barnett loses his mouth piece as he is hit by USC’s Marvell Tell III during the fourth quarter.

Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin talks to his players during the season opener against USC.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts breaks into the clear against USC on a touchdown run in the third quarter.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

USC running back Ronald Jones II almost loses the ball after a fumbled exchange in the third quarter.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts scores a touchdown against the USC defense during the third quarter.

Alabama’s O.J. Howard is tackled by USC’s Matt Lopes after a big gain in the third quarter.

USC quarterback Max Browne picks up big yards against the Alabama defense in the first quarter.

Alabama’s Humphrey Marlon intercepts a pass in front of USC receivers Darreus Rogers, left, and Taylor McNamara in the second quarter Saturday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Alabama receiver ArDarius Stewart catches a touchdown pass against USC in the first half Saturday.

USC Coach Clay Helton and Alabama Coach Nick Saban were all smiles before their teams’ season-opening showdown.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)