Alabama is 5-2 all time against Southern Cal but the two teams have not met since 1985 in the Aloha Bowl.
The Crimson Tide kicks off the 2016 season against an unfamiliar foe.
COACHES
Head Coach: Clay Helton is entering his second season as head coach of the Trojans. Last season he was named interim coach after five games when Steve Sarkisian took a leave of absence and was then subsequently fired. Curiously on November 30, Southern Cal removed the interim tag and named Helton the permanent head coach. He finished the season 5-4.