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Trojans preparing for Arizona State running back D.J. Foster

Arizona State running back D.J. Foster lunges for yards during a loss to UCLA on Thursday.
(Rick Scuteri / Associated Press)
By Gary Klein
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USC is not sure if Arizona State quarterback Taylor Kelly will return from a foot injury and play Saturday at the Coliseum.

But the No. 16 Trojans know they must stop Sun Devils running back D.J. Foster.

The junior is averaging 135 yards rushing a game, ranking first in the Pac-12 Conference and ninth nationally.

Foster also is the Sun Devils’ second-leading receiver.

Last week against UCLA, Foster was limited to 30 yards in nine carries in a 62-27 defeat.

USC is giving up 198.8 yards rushing a game, which ranks 99th among 125 major college teams.

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After giving up 452 yards rushing against Boston College, the Trojans limited Oregon State to 58.

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Gary Klein

Gary Klein covers the Los Angeles Rams for the Los Angeles Times. Before that, he covered USC’s football program and athletic department. He began working for The Times in the San Fernando Valley edition and has reported on high school, college and pro sports. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from Cal State Northridge.

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