USC football morning report

Quote of the day: “Three years ago on this day I had told my mother that I had a strong feeling about going to USC. It was the best decision I have ever made!”

-- Zach Banner, USC offensive lineman

USC will play Nebraska in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.

The Trojans finished the regular season 8-4 overall and 6-3 in the Pac-12 Conference. The Cornhuskers are 9-3 overall and 5-3 in the Big Ten.

This will be USC’s first time playing in the Holiday Bowl, but its fourth game against Nebraska.

In 2007, the Trojans defeated the Cornhuskers, 49-31, in Lincoln, Neb.

In The Times:

• Adoree’ Jackson and Toa Lobendahn are Freshmen All-Americans
• Trojans in the NFL update
• Future USC quarterback Ricky Town is part of a new book
• Track: Matt Katnik commits to USC
• Rose Bowl will still be a highlight of college football season
• Angelina Jolie found Louis Zamperini inspiring

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