LOCAL GAMES
Virginia at No. 25 USC
Where » Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
When » Saturday, 10:30 p.m.
TV » FSN; Radio » 570 AM
In their second game under new head coach Mike London, the Cavaliers (1-0) have a daunting task against the perennial national power. USC coach Lane Kiffin makes his home debut. Trojans QB Matt Barkley threw five TD passes in a 49-36 win at Hawaii. What will he do against a hobbled Virginia secondary?
Morgan State at Maryland
Where » Byrd Stadium, College Park
When » Saturday, 6 p.m.
TV » ESPN3; Radio » 980 AM
In the first meeting between Maryland (1-0) and 1-AA Morgan State (1-0), expect the Terps to work on their aerial attack after throwing just five passes in Monday’s 17-14 win over Navy. The only question: Who will be throwing? Coach Ralph Friedgen suggested that as many as three QBs could play.
James Madison at No. 13 Virginia Tech
Where » Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, Va.
When » Saturday, 1:30 p.m.
TV » ESPN3; Radio » 106.7 FM
The schools, both off I-81, are miles apart in talent. 1-AA Madison has lost all six times it has traveled to Blacksburg, including the last two (1999, 2003) by a combined 90-0. JMU QB Justin Thorpe (knee) is out, leaving full-time duty to Drew Dudzik (Centreville).
Georgia Southern at Navy
Where » Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, Annapolis
When » Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
TV » CSN; Radio » 1500 AM
1-AA Southern (1-0) is led by former Navy assistant Jeff Monken, who runs the same triple-option as the Mids. Navy (0-1) has had just four days to prepare after Monday’s 17-14 loss to Maryland. Starting WR Mike Schupp (knee) could be done for the year. The status of starting OT Matt Molloy (concussion) is uncertain.
