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By David Wharton

Oct. 26, 2008 12 AM PT

USC

(6-1, 4-1)

vs. Washington

(0-7, 0-4)

Saturday, 3:30 p.m.

Fox Sports West

After a tough game on the road at Arizona, the Trojans return to the Coliseum to face a Washington team struggling through one of its worst seasons. Quarterback Jake Locker is out with a broken right thumb, Coach Tyrone Willingham is on the hot seat and the Huskies are still winless after Saturday’s 33-7 loss to Notre Dame. The Trojans looked sluggish at times in Tucson but came home with a victory to remain tied for first place in the Pacific 10. They have won their last six games against Washington and figure to be heavy favorites against the current Huskies team that ranks near the bottom of the conference in every offensive and defensive category.

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David Wharton

David Wharton has filled an array of roles – covering the courts, entertainment, sports and the second Persian Gulf War – since starting as a Los Angeles Times intern in 1982. His work has been honored by organizations such as the Society for Features Journalism and Associated Press Sports Editors and has been anthologized in “Best American Sports Writing.” He has also been nominated for an Emmy and has written two books, including “Conquest,” an inside look at USC football during the Pete Carroll era.

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