Usc Players Are Thrilled Clay Helton Is Their Head Coach

Even the players were surprised when Pat Haden told them. 

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And their reaction? Just see for yourself.

It’s obvious that Helton has the team’s support. The Trojans are 5-2 since the former offensive coordinator/QB coach took over as interim coach. His first game as head coach? Saturday’s Pac-12 championship game against Stanford.