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FILE - Southern California coach Lincoln Riley talks to player as they warm up during an NCAA college football practice March 24, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Offensive line key for No. 14 USC's new additions to succeed

By Dan Greenspan Aug. 30, 2022 05:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec 18, 2020, file photo, Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) throws a pass during the second quarter of an NCAA college football Pac-12 Conference championship game in Los Angeles. About 16 starters return from last season's Pac-12 South champions, led by third-year starting quarterback Kedon Slovis with USC's usual wealth of skill-position talent around him. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
No. 15 USC faces tricky season opener against San Jose State

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2021 03:53 PM EDT