USC has fired head coach Clay Helton.
The decision was made on Monday following the Trojans’ ugly home loss to Stanford on Saturday night. In the loss, the Trojans trailed 42-13 midway through the fourth quarter before eventually losing 42-28.
USC athletic director Mike Bohn said he informed Helton of the decision on Monday afternoon. Donte Williams, the team's cornerbacks coach, has been named the interim head coach.
"This season is just getting started and we have the opportunity to really do something special with this team and this program.