But as the Trojans return recharged from a much-needed week off, so will Slovis. 9 Notre Dame on tap in a crucial road rivalry matchup Saturday, Slovis is officially set to step back into his starting role, coach Clay Helton said Tuesday. Notre Dame ranks second in the nation in turnover margin at plus-10, while USC is a paltry 122nd at minus-seven. Safety Talanoa Hufanga (concussion protocol) and cornerback Olaijah Griffin (back) are both expected to return to action against Notre Dame. … Linebacker Jordan Iosefa, who was aiming to return this week, is still not cleared for contact in his recovery from surgery on a dislocated kneecap.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 09, 2019 04:41 UTC