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LOS ANGELES -- Adoree Jackson thinks the only good things about a 46-point loss in a season opener are the 11 regular-season games that Southern California still has left to play.So the Trojans returned to work this week with a determination to make sure their humiliation at Alabamas hands wont send a talented USC team into a tailspin.A lot of people think that its the end of the season for us after our first game, but we just want to go out and show them that one game doesnt define you, said Jackson, the Trojans speedy defensive back. I think were hungry to get out there and play. Were pretty disappointed with the loss and how it happened in that fashion.The Trojans (0-1) get their first chance to make amends in an early-starting home opener against Utah State (1-0) on Saturday.USC couldnt hang with the defending national champions while breaking in a new starting quarterback and two new coordinators in Clay Heltons first season opener as head coach. And while much went wrong in the final three quarters for the Trojans, they still emerged with a perversely positive outlook on their progress toward the Pac-12 season.I think its just a good experience either way, said quarterback Max Browne, who got his first start out of the way without a serious injury. Obviously you want to win, but the experience moving forward, it was good to have that environment, I guess youd say.USC hasnt won a football game since Nov. 28, when it beat UCLA at the Coliseum. The Trojans have lost four of five in all, and while their current three-game skid -- against Stanford, Wisconsin and Alabama -- isnt exactly against a bunch of chumps, USC expects to be those programs equal, not their stepping stones.While Tuesdays practice was a bit chippy, the Trojans finished Wednesdays workouts with their usual upbeat enthusiasm, the defense bouncing and cheering on the sidelines while competing in drills with the offense.I think the guys are responding fine, Jackson said. Were still out there practicing like weve been practicing. Nothing has really changed. Were still doing the same preparations. You dont want to change just because a game like that happened. Weve got to do the same things coming in.Here are more things to watch when the Trojans open their home schedule in the stadium they now share with the Los Angeles Rams:NO PUSHOVERS: This is USCs easiest game in a murderous September schedule on paper, but the Aggies are no free pass. Utah State has the talent and history to make the Trojans month even worse, with nine starters returning to an offense that scored nearly 30 points per game last season. Devante Mays rushed for 208 of the Aggies 428 yards rushing in a season-opening win over Weber State, while quarterback Kent Myers smoothly took over the starting job after filling in extensively for Chuckie Keeton in recent years.CENTER LOSS: Brownes job got harder with the news that USC center Toa Lobendahn is out for the season after tearing two ligaments in his right knee during the Alabama game. Lobendahn, who didnt miss a play against the Tide, will redshirt this year. Nico Falah will take over the snapping duties against Utah State, while guard Chris Brown might move over at some point.DOUBLE COVERAGE: JuJu Smith-Schuster, USCs top receiver and a second-team All-American, was noticeably frustrated by Alabamas tight coverage in the opener, where he managed only one catch for 9 yards against the cover-2 defense. He could face similar coverage all season, but Browne believes he can still get the ball in Smith-Schusters hands. Theres also another plan for those double-teams: If thats the case, lets make Darreus Rogers a household name, Browne said of the Trojans No. 2 receiver.TOUCHDOWN QUEST: USC didnt get into the end zone against Alabama, and Browne is determined to remedy that problem early and often. Utah States defenses under coach Matt Wells have usually been solid, but the Trojans are determined to handle their pressure on Browne. They slant and angle a bunch, bring some pressure, so theyll be a little different, Browne said. I have to make sure were sound in our protections. Authentic Shoes Wholesale .R. Smith realized how easily basketball can be taken from him, and he wasnt going to take his place in the NBA for granted anymore. 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Manu Lecomte, who sat out last year after transferring from Miami, added 13 points and 10 assists without a turnover.Its a great feeling. I was a little nervous before the game, Lecomte said. Obviously, I havent played in a year and a half, so I was a little nervous.Jo Lual-Acuil Jr., who missed last season due to a heart condition, added 12 points and nine rebounds for the Bears.The Bears shot 55.6 percent in the first half and took a 38-31 lead into intermission before pulling away midway through the second half. Their 10 3-pointers helped offset a 38-22 edge in the paint for Oral Roberts.I thought last year defensively, we struggled at the 3-point line, Baylor coach Scott Drew said. And I thought we shared the ball well. Anytime you have 10 assists, zero turnovers from the point guard play, thats hard to beat. Very impressive performance from Manu.Emmanuel Nzekwesi scored 15 points to lead the Golden Eagles, who didnt have another player reach double figures.I give Baylor a lot of credit especially on the defensive end, Oral Roberts coach Scott Sutton said. They held two of our best players to 6-for-26 shooting, and youre not going to beat any goood team on the road when Albert (Owens) and Jalen (Bradley) shoot like that.dddddddddddd.Bradley scored nine points and Owens added eight. I think Baylors defense had a lot to do with that, said Sutton. Those two guys are going to have great years. Its just one of those nights when the ball didnt go in.BIG PICTUREBaylor: Baylor struggled with its inside game, but that figures to improve with the return of Johnathan Motley, who served a one-game suspension after violating an NCAA rule by playing in an improper summer league game.Oral Roberts: The Golden Eagles hoped their experienced team could make an early statement after a 14-17 mark last season. Their chances were hurt by Albert Owens, their returning leading scorer, rebounder and shot-blocker, shooting 3 of 14 from the floor.UP NEXTBaylor has a chance to make an early statement Tuesday, when it welcomes No. 5 Oregon to the Ferrell Center. The Bears didnt receive a vote in any preseason poll for the first time since 2009 despite winning 20 or more for the fifth straight season.Oral Roberts gets its home opener Monday against Rogers State before traveling to the Virgin Islands for the Paradise Jam. The Eagles open against Ole Miss on Friday. ' ' '