USC football: First day of training camp

USC fullback Jahleel Pinner, right, touches a sword on the way to practice with teammates Justin Davis, left, and Tre Madden at Brian Kennedy-Howard Jones Field.

USC fullback Jahleel Pinner, right, touches a sword on the way to practice with teammates Justin Davis, left, and Tre Madden at Brian Kennedy-Howard Jones Field.

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Aug. 8, 2015 9:07 PM PT

USC Coach Steve Sarkisian and the Trojans opened training camp at Brian Kennedy-Howard Jones Field on Saturday.

USC defenders

USC defensive players run upfield during drills.

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Steve Sarkisian

USC head coach Steve Sarkisian yells out instructions to players.

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Cody Kessler, Clay Helton

USC assistant coach Clay Helton, right, pressures Cody Kessler during drills on Aug. 8.

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JuJu Smith-Schuster

USC receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster runs a route on the first day of training camp Aug. 8.

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Su'a Cravens

USC linebacker Su’a Cravens participates in drills during practice.

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David Mellstrom, Ruben Peters, Devonte Nunnery

USC receiver David Mellstrom can’t make the catch as defenders Ruben Peters, right, and Devonte Nunnery knock the ball away.

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Cody Kessler, Su'a Cravens

USC quarterback Cody Kessler is pressured by linebacker Su’a Cravens during practice.

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JuJu Smith-Schuster

USC receiver JuJu Smith officially changed his name to JuJu Smith-Schuster in honor of his stepfather.

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Cody Kessler

USC quarterback Cody Kessler takes part in a scrambling drill.

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