Trojans hoping

But there's still plenty of reason for both teams to keep fighting. The Trojans (5-3, 4-2 Pac-12) have a four-game winning streak and plans for continued contention in the Pac-12 South, while the Ducks (3-5, 1-4) are playing for bowl eligibility and a boost to next season — and possibly coach Mark Helfrich's job security. "Like I told our team, don't buy into this 3-5 record that they have," USC coach Clay Helton said.

But there's still plenty of reason for both teams to keep fighting. The Trojans (5-3, 4-2 Pac-12) have a four-game winning streak and plans for continued contention in the Pac-12 South, while the Ducks (3-5, 1-4) are playing for bowl eligibility and a boost to next season — and possibly coach Mark Helfrich's job security. "Like I told our team, don't buy into this 3-5 record that they have," USC coach Clay Helton said.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oregon is ordinary. Southern California is just so-so. Two down seasons have removed some of the shine from these West Coast powers' showdown at the Coliseum on Saturday. For the first time in the 21st century, neither USC nor Oregon is ranked for their meeting. An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its entirety. Choose an online service. Current print subscribers Need an account? Create one now.