Lincoln Riley is 0-2 against Oregon. (Photo: Naji Saker)

USC says it has a pre-game surprise for Oregon.

Do you like surprises?

I do.

Wonder what it will be.

There are several huge college football games this weekend, including the one in Los Angeles. Boise State goes to Western Michigan in a high-stakes game for the Pac-12. Oregon State and Washington State are going to try to keep things rolling, and Washington is kicking off as the East Coast goes to bed.

I texted with Pete Carroll this week. That’s included below. I also dropped a Willie Taggart reference, and a nod to the readers who routinely make the comment section a treat.

The Saturday Special aims to give readers tips, insights, takeaways, opinions, and tidbits to add to the game day experience.

Here we go…