Cody Kessler probably won't be overcome by emotion when USC plays UCLA on Saturday at the Coliseum.
USC's senior quarterback has been through so much during his five years in the program that a final appearance in the Trojans' historic home stadium will be handled in stride.
"It's going to be exciting," he said Tuesday after practice. ""It's been a long ride for me, a very emotional, drama-filled ride, but it will be fun."
Kessler endured through NCAA sanctions, a battle with Max Wittek for the starting job, multiple coaching changes and other situations that caused turmoil in the program.