USC’s Three Things to Watch Against Purdue

Sept. 12, 2025 12 PM PT

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USC faces their first Big Ten opponent of the year, Purdue. Los Angeles Times USC beat writer Ryan Kartje breaks down the three big narratives to follow in this week’s game.

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Ryan Kartje

Ryan Kartje is the USC beat writer at the Los Angeles Times. He joined The Times after six years with the Southern California News Group. A Michigan native and University of Michigan graduate, Kartje previously wrote for Fox Sports Wisconsin and the Bloomington (Ind.) Herald-Times.

Mark E. Potts

Mark E. Potts is the senior editor for video at the Los Angeles Times. A native of Enid, Okla., Potts graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a master’s degree in broadcast journalism. He has created and edited video for DreamWorks, YouTube, Microsoft, Sony and BET.