USC Now morning report: Washington connections

Fact of the day: Washington quarterback Jake Browning is only the second true freshman to start at the position in a season opener for the Huskies. The first was Marques Tuiasosopo, who is now USC’s tight ends coach, in 1997.

In the Times:

• USC’s versatile Chris Hawkins making his mark after move to safety
• Don’t expect a level playing field in college football
• USC Coach Steve Sarkisian points to Kam Chancellor for turnover inspiration
• USC Athletic Director Pat Haden writes letter to Myles Jack
• USC’s Claude Pelon suffers high ankle sprain, Kevon Seymour returns

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