USC hosts Georgia Southern in Week 2 at the Coliseum

USC will host Georgia Southern on Saturday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, with kickoff set for 4:30 p.m. Pacific, 7:30 p.m. Eastern, and live on FS1. The Trojans (1-0) enter the Week 2 matchup as heavy favorites, with sportsbooks listing USC by about 28.5 points and the game total near 60.5, according to published odds.

The game comes one week after USC dismantled Missouri State 73-13, a mark that the Trojans say was their highest point total in a single game since 1930. Starting quarterback Jayden Maiava completed 15 of 18 passes for 295 yards and two touchdowns in the opener, while backup Husan Longstreet added a rushing threat with a touchdown pass and two touchdown runs. Despite the offensive outburst, USC remained unranked in the latest USA Today Coaches Poll and again missed the AP Top 25, according to those polls.

USC’s roster for the game features several notable absences and a handful of returns. Insider reports indicate wide receiver Prince Strachan and running back Bryan Jackson will not play after injuries sustained against Missouri State. Kicker Caden Chittenden will miss his second straight game, and freshman cornerback Alex Graham remains sidelined. Veteran...