USC vs. Arizona State Game Thread

Well, the time has finally come for the Sun Devils and the Trojans to face off in the desert. Both teams have a conference loss going into this game, so this is a must-win game for both sides in order to keep up with UCLA in the division race. A loss for either team means that their hopes for a successful 2013 will be likely crushed, and for Lane Kiffin, a loss here could be the beginning of the end of his time at Troy.

There are a lot of injuries leading up to this game, so here are some notes from warm-ups via Twitter:

#USC receiver Marqise Lee appears to be running at full speed despite tweaking ankle a week ago. pic.twitter.com/BbMmHSVHPw

— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) September 29, 2013

Err, pregame reps. John Martinez at right guard, instead of Aundrey Walker. Walker had been walking in a boot this week

— Rich Hammond (@RegisterUSC) September 29, 2013

#USC tailback Silas Redd is warming up, but is taking reps after at least the fourth string guy. pic.twitter.com/t4dz66D9le

— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) September 29, 2013

For Trevor's keys to the game, click here. Evan Bud's got a great analysis of why USC must embrace their new identity as a ground and pound team in order to win.

Not much else to say except...

FIGHT ON!!!