USC coach Clay Helton won’t have to reach for topics when the Trojans meet as a team Monday to reflect on their 24-20 victory at Arizona and what lies ahead for them during the upcoming bye week.
USC’s 18 penalties for 169 yards — the most for a Football Bowl Subdivision team since Arkansas State committed 18 against Utah State in 2016 — will be the obvious focus.
“It’s something we must concentrate on immediately,” Helton said during his weekly Sunday call with reporters. “Thank goodness for a bye week. We’re very fortunate it did not cost us last night.