- USC is in good health overall, but WR Ajene Harris (hamstring) is doubtful.
- Head coach Steve Sarkisian was happy with the "transition" from Los Angeles to San Diego thanking both the Holiday Bowl committee and SDSU for making things so easy.
- While time is surely winding down for the seniors, the draft eligible juniors could also be practicing in Cardinal and Gold for the final time this week. Sarkisian has been impressed with their ability to "compartmentalize" this week and not look ahead to future decisions. The Florida trio (Leonard Williams, Nelson Agholor and Buck Allen) practiced as hard today as ever taking Sarkisian's message to heart that they should "embrace this, enjoy this" week and worry about the NFL after Saturday.
- Williams is the most obvious candidate to declare early because he is a projected Top 10 pick, but "I don't think it is as cut and dry and as easy for him as people would assume," said Sarkisian. "Leonard loves USC."
- As for Saturday's opponent, "They throw everything at you," LB Anthony Sarao said about Nebraska's offense. "And they've got explosive players at the skill positions, so it is something to see."
- The Cornhuskers' star offensive attraction is senior RB Ameer Abdullah who is 12th in the nation in rushing and fifth in all purpose yardage. Sarao praised his "good center of gravity" and explained that the Trojans need a "gang tackle mentality" to get him to the ground.
- The shorthanded Trojans were wearing down in the final weeks of the season, but their bodies have come back to life after a few weeks rest. "[I] feel fresh out here like it is the first game," said Sarao.
- Here is Sarkisian after practice...
