USC Now morning report: Clay Helton takes over for Steve Sarkisian
Clay Helton, right, works with USC quarterback Cody Kessler in August.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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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