The USC Trojans now know the next quarterback they'll face, and it's a rookie starter who brings these traits to the field for the Fresno State Bulldogs.

On Sunday, the Trojans issued a statement to USA TODAY regarding the attendance at Saturday’s season opener

The No. 14 USC Trojans are going into enemy territory with this Oregon-based, four-star tight end recruit.

By the time Ted Barber Jr. soaked his cooling towel for the second time, the afternoon was winning its war of attrition. Frozen water bottles had melted away, lemonade had been drained to the last drop, and each fresh drenching of Barber’s towel evaporated within moments.

USC had some rough edges in the first half but looked the part against San Jose State. The Trojans' backups then played poorly in the second half

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Noah Eagle, Todd Blackledge, and Kathryn Tappen Return to Call Big Ten Saturday Night and Select Primetime Games, Including No. 16 Michigan Hosting Western Michigan on Sept. 5 on NBC and Peacock