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FROM LOS ANGELES — The last time Washington State won a football game in this city against Southern California, George W. Bush and Al Gore were arguing over who had won the presidential election. The Cougars have about 13 and a half hours before they take the field to try to end that streak. We have links before they do.

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—- First, a reminder that we’ll launch our pregame live chat at about 6:30 p.m., so stop by then if you want to get some questions answered.

—- Our story today focuses on the strong possibility that true freshman Daquawn Brown will make his first career start in the city where he grew up.

—- In addition, we have our keys to a possible WSU victory.

—- USC’s corners are preparing for a tough test against Connor Halliday and WSU’s offense.

—- A Trojans running back looks forward to his first home game.

—- USC, quarterback , etc.

Here’s a preview of the game from ESPN:

Today’s other games …

Weber State at Utah , 11 a.m., Pac-12 Networks — The Utes swear they aren’t overlooking this one, just like every team in the history of history.

Oregon at Virginia , 12:30 p.m., ABC/ESPN2 — The Cavaliers are young , but have a strong defensive line. Here are five things to watch.

Portland State at California , 2 p.m., Pac-12 Networks — The Bears swear they aren’t overlooking this one, just like every team in the history of history.

Central Arkansas at Colorado , 5 p.m. — Mike MacIntyre’s team will try to do something today it hasn’t done since 2011: win a home game .

Hawaii at Oregon State , 5 p.m., Pac-12 Networks — The Beavers’ defense has a chance to take some strides in this one.

WSU at USC, 7:30 p.m., FOX Sports 1

Arizona at UNLV , 7:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network — The Rebels are bigger than the Wildcats. They also don’t win very often.

San Jose State at Stanford , 8 p.m., Pac-12 Networks — Cardinal fans are thinking Rose Bowl . And Stanford also knows it can’t overlook its opponent, just like … OK, I’ll stop.

Arizona State’s schedule is about to get a little more strenuous.

See you at 6:30 for the chat.

Christian Caple can be reached at christianc@spokesman.com . Twitter: @ChristianCaple