Written by Max Holm, USC blog contributor
USC wrapped up its final practice of the week Thursday, before its home opener against Utah State this Saturday at the Coliseum. While the Trojans are raring to go in front of their home faithful, head coach Clay Helton had to deliver some tough news on center Toa Lobendahn. After injuring his knee against Alabama, more testing showed a torn ACL for the junior lineman, which will rule him out for the remainder of the season.
In his place, Nico Falah will start for the Trojans. For additional information on Lobendahn's injury and more ahead of the game on Saturday, here is Helton's press conference:
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