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FROM LOS ANGELES -- The last time Washington State won a football game in this city against Southern California, George W. Bush and Al Gore were arguing over who had won the presidential election. The Cougars have about 13 and a half hours before they take the field to try to end that streak. We have links before they do.
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--- First, a reminder that we'll launch our pregame live chat at about 6:30 p.m., so stop by then if you want to get some questions answered.
--- Our story today focuses on the strong possibility that true freshman Daquawn Brown will make his first career start in the city where he grew up.
--- In addition, we have our keys to a possible WSU victory.
--- USC's corners are preparing for a tough test against Connor Halliday and WSU's offense.
--- A Trojans running back looks forward to his first home game.
--- USC, quarterback, etc.
Here's a preview of the game from ESPN:
Today's other games ...
Weber State at Utah, 11 a.m., Pac-12 Networks -- The Utes swear they aren't overlooking this one, just like every team in the history of history.
Oregon at Virginia, 12:30 p.m., ABC/ESPN2 -- The Cavaliers are young, but have a strong defensive line. Here are five things to watch.
Portland State at California, 2 p.m., Pac-12 Networks -- The Bears swear they aren't overlooking this one, just like every team in the history of history.
Central Arkansas at Colorado, 5 p.m. -- Mike MacIntyre's team will try to do something today it hasn't done since 2011: win a home game.
Hawaii at Oregon State, 5 p.m., Pac-12 Networks -- The Beavers' defense has a chance to take some strides in this one.
WSU at USC, 7:30 p.m., FOX Sports 1
Arizona at UNLV, 7:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network -- The Rebels are bigger than the Wildcats. They also don't win very often.
San Jose State at Stanford, 8 p.m., Pac-12 Networks -- Cardinal fans are thinking Rose Bowl. And Stanford also knows it can't overlook its opponent, just like ... OK, I'll stop.
Arizona State's schedule is about to get a little more strenuous.
See you at 6:30 for the chat.
Christian Caple can be reached at christianc@spokesman.com. Twitter: @ChristianCaple