If this were a normal college football season, Clay Helton would have his massive participation spreadsheet primed and ready by now. With the NCAA offering relief ahead of a shortened conference-only campaign, USC players will retain a year of eligibility regardless of how many of this season’s seven games they play in. “I think it’s a real advantageous period for not only staffs but players right now,” Helton said. AdvertisementJust one week out from the start of the Pac-12 season, most of USC’s starting spots have already been settled. USC seems determined to work Stepp back slowly, which could mean a limited role to start in the backfield rotation.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 29, 2020 23:31 UTC