Over the last two years, USC football has gone away from full pads practices in November in an effort to keep the team fresh at the tail end of a long season.
In 2018, “No-Pads November” is no more.
Head coach Clay Helton confirmed the change on Wednesday. The Trojans were back to shorts and shells for their second day of practice ahead of the Oregon State game, but next week they will return for a Tuesday practice in full pads, unlike previous Novembers.
“That’s something our seniors want this time around,” Helton explained. “They want a sense of urgency to have a great November.