The Orange County Register · Aug 21, 2015
USC QB Max Browne steps up in Cody Kessler's absence
USC coach Steve Sarkisian didn't tell the team before Thursday's practice that backup quarterback Max Browne would be subbing for Cody Kessler, creating a scenario akin to an in-game change. / STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES – What would life be like for the 2015 USC football team if starting quarterback Cody Kessler weren’t available?
The Trojans got a chance to find out Thursday, when the Heisman Trophy candidate missed practice to attend an orientation for graduate school. Redshirt sophomore Max Browne guided the first-team offense and looked every bit like a starter. Browne connected with JuJu Smith-Schuster, Adoree’ Jackson and others for sizable gains and didn’t throw an interception.