USC vs. Fresno State

Trojans receiver Adoree’ Jackson makes a catch against Fresno State defensive back Derron Smith in the first quarter Saturday at the Coliseum.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC receiver Nelson Agholor (15) leaps into the air with quarterback Cody Kessler after the two connected for a touchdown pass against Fresno State in the first quarter.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Trojans quarterback Cody Kessler (6) celebrates in the end zone with receiver George Farmer after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC tight end Bryce Dixon (13) can’t get his hands on a pass in the end zone against Fresno State linebacker Kyrie Wilson in the second quarter.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Trojans quarterback Cody Kessler looks downfield as Bulldogs safety Charles Washington (28) and linebacker Ejiro Edereaine (31) try to apply pressure in the first half.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Trojans receiver Juju Smith gets past Bulldogs safety Derron Smith for a big gain in the first quarter.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Mist machines help USC players keep cool during their 52-13 victory over Fresno State.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC receivers Juju Smith, left, and Adoree’ Jackson (2) celebrate after Jackson caught a touchdown pass late in the second quarter against Fresno State.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC quarterback Cody Kessler looks downfield toward receiver Nelson Agholor (15) in the second quarter.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC Coach Steve Sarkisian talks on the headset while assistants flash cards from the sideline during the game against Fresno State.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC tight end Bryce Dixon hauls in a touchdown pass against Fresno State defensive back Bryan Harper in the third quarter Saturday.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Trojans running backs Soma Vainuku (31) and Jahleel Pinner celebrate after Vainuku scored a touchdown in the third quarter.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC running back Javorius Allen breaks into the Fresno State secondary for a big gain in the third quarter.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Trojans linebacker Anthony Sarao tips a Bulldogs pass that he eventually intercepted in the third quarter.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC linebacker Anthony Sarao is brought down by Fresno State quarterback Brian Burrell after intercepting a pass in the third quarter.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC quarterback Cody Kessler is brought down by Fresno State defensive end Todd Hunt after a short scramble in the first half.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)