As the Trojans prepare for the opening clash of the 2026 campaign, the university has launched a daily countdown that spotlights former players whose numbers still echo through the Coliseum.
The latest profile honors Roy Foster, an offensive lineman who anchored the USC line from 1978 through 1981 and earned first‑team All‑American honors in both his junior and senior seasons.
A Trojan Icon Revisited
Foster’s collegiate dominance was recognized early; he captured the inaugural Morris Trophy in 1980 and repeated the feat in 1981, cementing his place among the program’s greats.
The NFL soon called, and the Miami Dolphins selected him in the 1982 draft, launching a twelve‑year professional career that saw him dominate for nine seasons in Miami before closing his tenure with the San Francisco 49ers, where he added Pro Bowl selections in 1984 and 1985.
Today, his legacy fuels the excitement surrounding the August 29 season opener against San Jose State, a game that will be played under the bright lights of Los Angeles, the city where his college story began.
The countdown not only celebrates individual achievement but also reinforces the deep connections between past and present Trojans, reminding fans that each current roster spot carries the weight of history.