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TUCSON, Ariz. -- A season of expectations fell flat quickly for Southern California, from an opening blowout loss to Alabama to a 0-2 start in the Pac-12.Look at the Trojans now.Finally starting to live up to some of the promise that followed them into the season, the Trojans moved back into the thick of the Pac-12 South race with a pair of impressive wins. Beat Arizona on Saturday night and they could end up being the favorites again.Right now were in a playoff mentality and every week is like a championship game and youve got to treat it that way in the Pac-12, USC coach Clay Helton said.The Trojans were the Pac-12 South champions last season and were a favorite to win it again this season with so many playmakers back.USC stumbled out of the gate and appeared to be heading toward a freefall after consecutive losses to Stanford and Utah.The Trojans (3-3, 2-2 Pac-12) put themselves back in the conversation the past two weeks, beating Arizona State and Colorado, two of the teams ahead of them in the standings.Next up is a banged-up Arizona team. The Wildcats (2-4, 0-3) may be down to their third-string quarterback -- a freshman -- and have lost three straight to open conference play after last weeks 13-point defeat at Utah.Heres a few things to look for when Arizona hosts USC on Saturday afternoon:TATES ROLE: Arizona lost starting quarterback Anu Solomon to a knee injury in practice after the opener and Brandon Dawkins is battling a concussion and a rib injury. That has forced the Wildcats to turn to freshman Khalil Tate, who had planned on redshirting this season. He threw for two touchdowns after Dawkins was hurt against UCLA two weeks ago and overcame a few mistakes to throw a 63-yard touchdown against Utah last week. His demeanor was outstanding. His composure, for a 17-year-old freshman coming in there, was unreal, Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez said. Hes still learning. There are a few things wed like to have back, and hed like to have back. But every game is a learning experience and I think hell grow from that.DARNOLDS TURN: With the Trojans struggling on offense, Helton made the decision to switch quarterbacks after three games. Its worked out well. Redshirt freshman Sam Darnold has been stellar at times, throwing for 963 yards and six touchdowns in three starts with a passer rating of 165.3, eighth-best in the FBS. Darnold also has shown an ability to extend plays with his mobility, something the Wildcats will have to account for on Saturday.WILSON RETURN?: Arizona is hoping running back Nick Wilson will be able to return this week. The junior ran for 254 combined yards the first two games, but has just eight carries since due to an ankle injury. He didnt play last week, but was upgraded to probable this week. Arizona is 13th nationally in rushing offense, but has done it mostly with its mobile quarterbacks. 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ALAMEDA, Calif. --?Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray, who injured his right foot in Sundays 28-27 victory at the Baltimore Ravens and was wearing a protective boot on Tuesday and Wednesday, is doubtful to play Sunday at home against the San Diego Chargers, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.Murray did not practice Wednesday after carrying the ball eight times for 19 yards and catching two passes for five yards at Baltimore.If Murray is indeed out for the Raiders (3-1) against the Chargers (1-3), the rookie tandem of DeAndre Washington and Jalen Richard will split the load. Both players are 5-foot-8, while Richard is three pounds heavier at 207 pounds.Murray is the teams leading rusher, with 172 yards and three touchdowns on 40 carries. Washington, whho lost a fumble in Baltimore, has 147 rushing yards on 23 carries, and Richard has run for 144 yards on 17 attempts, including a 75-yard touchdown run on his first NFL carry at the New Orleans Saints in the season opener.ddddddddddddFullback Jamize Olawale might also be an option, as he has 13 yards and a score on four carries.The Raiders have placed blocking tight end Lee Smith (leg) and middle linebacker Ben Heeney (ankle) on the injured reserve list over the past two days. Meanwhile, tight end Clive Alford (knee), right tackle Menelik Watson (calf), linebacker Malcolm Smith (quad) and safety Nate Allen (quad) missed practice on Wednesday. ' ' '