The No. 17 USC Trojans are down to the final three games of the season, while also showcasing the talent of the younger players on their roster. For cornerback Braylon Conley, his showing against Northwestern gave him a spotlight in the cornerback room.

USC athletic director Jennifer Cohen used her latest “State of Troy” letter to address two major issues shaping the university’s athletic future: the proposed Big Ten private equity partnership and the Trojans’ approach to non-conference football scheduling,