Watch Gary Klein and Lindsey Thiry preview USC at Stanford

No. 14 USC opens Pac-12 Conference play Saturday at No. 13 Stanford.

The Trojans defeated Fresno State, 52-13, last week while Stanford beat UC Davis, 45-0.

Times USC beat reporter Gary Klein joins me to preview Saturday’s matchup.

Here’s the rundown:

• The status of quarterback Cody Kessler, defensive lineman Leonard Williams and offensive lineman Damien Mama. All were limited this week.
• USC’s offense: Can the Trojans find a rhythm in their run game?
• USC’s defense: How will the Trojans defend the Cardinal’s run and pass game?
• Coaching: USC’s Steve Sarkisian and Stanford’s David Shaw say they’re over last season’s spat. But will the coaches keep their cool on Saturday?

Questions about USC? Email me at LNThiry@gmail.com or tweet @LindseyThiry and I will answer questions in a weekly USC Now mailbag.