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USC announced the firing of Lane Kiffin early Sunday morning, following the Trojans' 62-41 loss at Arizona State. The embattled Kiffin was 4-7 in his last 11 games, including 3-2 this year. Kiffin exits with a four-year record of 28-15.

A USC news release said athletic director Pat Haden informed Kiffin of his termination upon the team's arrival back in Los Angeles early Sunday morning.

According to the release, Haden will hold a press conference at USC Sunday afternoon at a time and place to be announced.