USC’s Isaac Whitney out, Steven Mitchell Jr. unlikely to play against Notre Dame

USC could play without several experienced receivers Saturday against Notre Dame.

Junior Isaac Whitney will not be available after he suffered a broken collarbone this week, interim Coach Clay Helton announced Thursday.

Steven Mitchell Jr., a third-year sophomore, also is unlikely to be available because of an ankle sprain.

Whitney and Mitchell have combined for 23 receptions, six for touchdowns.

Junior Darreus Rogers, who has been slowed because of a hamstring injury, will be a game-time decision. Rogers was sidelined in the first half against Arizona State on Sept. 26 and did not play last week against Washington.

Helton said redshirt freshman Jalen Greene, who switched from quarterback to receiver in fall camp, could fill a role. “He has really come on,” Helton said. Greene has caught five passes for 52 yards.

Freshman Deontay Burnett, who has played in three games, also could be an option, Helton said.

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