USC Now morning report: Clay Helton takes over for Steve Sarkisian

Fact of the day: Offensive coordinator Clay Helton is USC’s interim head coach as the Trojans prepare to play No. 14 Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., on Saturday.

UPDATE: USC fires Steve Sarkisian

USC has lost three of its last five games against the Fighting Irish.

In The Times:

• USC Coach Steve Sarkisian, called ‘not healthy,’ placed on indefinite leave
• Documents, former players point to Steve Sarkisian’s alcohol use at Washington
• Pat Haden, USC shouldn’t have waited so long with Steve Sarkisian
• Linebacker Daelin Hayes decommits from USC in wake of Sarkisian’s absence
• Knee injury sidelines Max Tuerk for season

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