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The loss of veteran center Kilian O’Connor has forced USC to evaluate multiple options for the 2026 season, with several young players stepping into the spotlight.
Alani Noa, a key starter on the USC offensive line, has been selected for the 2026 Outland Trophy Watch List, positioning him to join the school's exclusive list of award winners.
Senior lineman Kilian O’Connor’s career‑ending injury during fall camp forces a reshuffle of the USC offensive line, opening the door for redshirt junior Tobias Raymond and a deep group of young players.
Born from a casual napkin sketch by head coach Lincoln Riley, the Bloom Center emerged after years of resistance, funding crises and leadership turnover, becoming a state‑of‑the‑art hub for USC football.
Ohio State aims for a top‑10 finish as returning starters and new faces vie for line spots, and USC adjusts after a season‑ending injury to its starting center.
USC’s fifth‑year coach Lincoln Riley leads a talent‑laden Trojans squad, highlighted by award watch‑list selections and a revamped offensive line, aiming to break the program’s playoff drought.
A deep dive into the 2026 USC Trojans football outlook, examining the offense led by quarterback Jayden Maiava, the revamped defense, and the upcoming showdown with Rutgers.
The Trojans will open their 2026 schedule against Rutgers in Piscataway, New Jersey, aiming to build on a 9‑4 campaign and a revamped defense under Gary Patterson.
Ranked No. 5 nationally and atop the West, USC's offensive line returns all five starters, adds a five‑star recruit and aims to boost quarterback Jayden Maiava's development while targeting a College Football Playoff berth.
USC’s 2026 campaign hinges on the health and productivity of running back Waymond Jordan, whose 2025 flashes of explosiveness and a fully intact offensive line set the stage for a potential surge in the conference and beyond.