USC Now morning report: Trojans face Sun Belt’s Arkansas State

Fact of the day: USC opens the season Saturday against Arkansas State. The Red Wolves were picked to finish third in the Sun Belt Conference Coaches preseason poll behind Georgia Southern and Louisiana Lafayette.

In the Times:

• USC’s Adoree’ Jackson still has big goals for season
• USC season preview: Tailbacks
• USC season preview: Offensive line
• Justin Davis, Lamar Dawson and Claude Pelon doubtful for Arkansas State
• USC season preview: Quarterbacks
• Trojans counting on several graduate students in 2016

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