After a disappointing 8-5 season salvaged only by a morale-boosting bowl win, USC opens spring practice Tuesday surrounded by more skepticism than optimism.
The Trojans have to replace 12 starters on offense and defense, including a Heisman Trophy winner.
They have a rebuilt defensive coaching staff with a new coordinator who must deliver on head coach Lincoln Riley’s promise that USC will play “great defense.”
They have a new conference waiting and a lot of work to do.
Here are four things to watch as USC beings practice Tuesday: