USC football morning report: Josh Shaw returns

Quote of the day: “I’ve welcomed Josh Shaw back to the team. I’m now in the process of evaluating how Josh can contribute to the team’s success.”

-- USC Coach Steve Sarkisian

USC, ranked 19th in the College Football Playoff rankings, plays No. 9 UCLA on Saturday at the Rose Bowl.

The Trojans improved to 7-3 overall and 6-2 in the Pac-12 Conference after defeating California, 38-30, on Thursday night at the Coliseum.

UCLA defeated Washington, 44-30, on Nov. 8 to improve to 8-2 and 5-2 in the Pac-12.

The Bruins had an open date on Saturday.

In The Times:

• USC reinstates Josh Shaw
• Discussing Josh Shaw’s reinstatement
• Nelson Agholor has had a big hand (or two) in USC’s success
• It’s USC vs. UCLA, but really it’s all about the Bruins
• USC-UCLA game could produce Pac-12 Conference rushing champion
• Southland high school coaches divided on USC-UCLA outcome
• UCLA’s Elridge Massington holds no grudge against USC

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