USC star receiver and kick returner Zachariah Branch is considered a game-time decision against Notre Dame on Saturday, sources told ESPN.
Branch, a true freshman, hasn't played the last two games and has not been a full participant in practice this week.
USC coach Lincoln Riley framed Branch's return this week as unlikely, as he indicated this week that Branch has been "making progress" toward returning, but would need to "make some jumps" in order to return.
Sources indicated that Branch has made the trip with the team to Notre Dame for the game and no official decision will be made until after pre-game warm-ups.