Senior middle linebacker Cameron Smith said Wednesday he could have played in USC’s loss to Arizona State on Saturday but wanted to be certain he was ready to return from the mild hamstring strain that has kept him out of the Trojans' last three games.
"I wanted a week of football movements," Smith said. "I think it was the right move, and I feel really good right now."
Smith is taking plenty of precaution while preparing for his final games with the Trojans. He has been running extra in practice to make sure his conditioning is up to standard for Oregon State on Saturday.