USC football morning report

This week’s game: USC plays Washington State at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash.

Weather report: Cloudy, a high of 50 degrees and a 70% chance of rain. USC’s record is 21-23-2 in games when it has rained. USC last played in the rain in 2012, when the Trojans were defeated, 38-28, by UCLA at the Rose Bowl.

Last game: The Trojans fell to 5-3 overall and 4-2 in Pac-12 conference play after a 24-21 defeat Saturday at Utah.

Arizona beat Washington State, 59-37, in Pullman. The Cougars are 2-6, 1-4.

From The Times:

• USC, Steve Sarkisian look for that finishing kick
• Rain, rain, go away
• Saturday’s college football television schedule
• Ventura St. Bonaventure and USC QB commit Ricky Town fall to Westlake Village Westlake

Around the Web:

• NFL scouts talk USC prospects
• Misery loves company, Cougars and Trojans
• Which QB is all-time best in Trinity League?

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