Watch Gary Klein and Lindsey Thiry preview USC vs. UCLA

USC, ranked 19th in the College Football Playoff rankings, plays No. 9 UCLA on Saturday at the Rose Bowl.

The Trojans improved to 7-3 overall and 6-2 in the Pac-12 Conference after defeating California, 38-30, on Thursday night at the Coliseum.

UCLA defeated Washington, 44-30, on Nov. 8 to improve to 8-2 and 5-2 in the Pac-12.

The Bruins did not play Saturday.

Times’ beat reporter Gary Klein joins me to preview the game.

Here’s the rundown:

• Josh Shaw returns
• Defending Brett Hundley
• UCLA’s running back and receivers
• USC’s offensive game plan
• What’s at stake in rivalry game

Questions about USC? Email me at LNThiry@gmail.com or tweet @LindseyThiry and I will respond to select messages in a weekly USC Now mailbag.