USC vs. Utah opens the Pac-12 South slate with arguably the most pivotal contest of the year.
Utah is ranked No. 10 in the nation and is rightly considered the favorite to win the division. The Trojans, meanwhile, have their doubters coming off a loss to BYU, but they can take control of a valuable tiebreaker by protecting their home turf.
What are the biggest storylines to know on Friday?
Helton’s hot seat
With one loss already on the board, the toughest portion of the schedule on tap and a new athletic director on the way, Clay Helton has to be feeling the heat.