Neuheisel Ready for USC

Rick Neuheisel is calling for inspired and intense practices this week before No. 11 Washington hosts USC on Saturday.

The Huskies can’t afford another slow start, the coach insisted Monday. After falling behind 21-10 at halftime, the Huskies rallied for a 31-28 victory at California on Saturday.

“I was a little bit alarmed at how California so easily moved the ball against us and stopped us in the first half,” Neuheisel said.

Brigham Young quarterback Brandon Doman aggravated a sprained shoulder on his throwing arm and is questionable for Friday’s game against Utah State. ... Hawaii quarterback Timmy Chang’s wrist injury is probably a fracture that could sideline the nation’s leader in total offense for three weeks, Coach June Junes said. ... Nebraska reserve tight end Jon Bowling was arrested after a confrontation with officers at a party, police said.