CJ Gable News

With final exams set to resume today at USC, C.J. Gable should be more than prepared mentally.

So, the team is back at it this week as they go into bowl prep. A couple of interesting story lines are taking shape as the season comes to a close.

28, 2009, in Los Angeles. Browse more photos>> Well, I am not going to spend a whole lot of time on this.

Click on the photo for a slideshow breaking down Pete Carroll's news conference previewing Saturday's game against UCLA.

Pete Carroll always strives for balance on offense. But with USC's season hanging in the balance, it's time to toss that concept in the recycling bin.

It was "Competition Tuesday" at Howard Jones Field, and the offense and defense were entangled in a fierce battle at the end-of-practice scrimmage.

The Arizona State Sun Devils hoped Southern California might have a letdown after a big victory over Oregon.

The Arizona State Sun Devils hoped Southern California might have a letdown after a big victory over Oregon.

Tuesday's USC practice provided three rare sights : C.J. Gable ran with the first-team offense.

Tailbacks Joe McKnight and Allen Bradford are sitting out most of Southern California's practice to rest injuries.

Running back Allen Bradford gained a career-high 147 yards on 15 carries in the Trojans' 42-36 victory over Oregon State on Saturday.

There was some interesting news from the coaching staff yesterday... Jeff Byers will start at center over Kristofer O'Dowd . This might be a shock to some but the running game doesn't seem to be where many of us think it should be.

USC employed a three-man tailback rotation until Stafon Johnson got hurt and the Trojans switched to a two-man rotation the past three games.

Reporting from South Bend, Ind. - Score one for Notre Dame fans. Their history of rowdy receptions for USC led to a change in routine Friday when Coach Pete Carroll and his team arrived at Notre Dame Stadium for a walk through.

This is the best Notre Dame team USC has played since the Trojans barely escaped South Bend in 2005 with a win.

USC tailback C.J. Gable, the Trojans' leading kick-0ff return specialist, injured his left knee late in practice on Thursday and could be a question mark for Saturday's game at Notre Dame.

Eddie George is the epitome of jealousy and of being misinformed. Check out this clip from Rivals... Eddie George says Notre Dame will win.

Following last week's bye, the No. 6 USC Trojans are on pace to get back two familiar faces on both sides of the ball this week as the team prepares for another tough road game in South Bend, Ind., against No.

BERKELEY - USC's defense dominated and its running game rolled up 174 yards against California, but Trojans coach Pete Carroll preferred to gush about quarterback Matt Barkley on Saturday night.

Week 5 look to be a week with a lot of letdown games for top ranked teams. These are games that are supposed to be won, but unfortunately for the better team, lost.