USC Morning Buzz: Trojans Picked To Win Pac-12 South

But Oregon picked to win Pac-12 title

You don't usually get a lot of information from Clay Helton during a press conference but the Pac-12 held a media call with Helton today, so here are the highlights:

• Helton on a seven-game season: "Each game is going to mean so much. You better treat each game like a championship game." 

• Helton said the major position competition will be on defense.

• “It’s about finding the right pieces that fit that system," Helton said.

• Helton on wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown: "He is in the best shape I have ever seen him in." 

• Helton did not give an injury update and said he would give one after Friday's practice.

• Helton said he "walked away with goosebumps" after offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker gave his rationale for coming back.

Meanwhile, here is the Pac-12 preseason media poll:

PAC-12 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME WINNER: Oregon (21 votes)
Others receiving votes: USC (15), Arizona State (1), Utah (1)