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2024 USC Trojans football
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record0-0 (0-0 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorJosh Henson (3rd season)
Defensive coordinatorD'Anton Lynn (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinatorEric Henderson (1st season)
Home stadiumLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Uniform
Seasons
← 2023
2025 →
2024 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 1 Oregon y$^   9 0     13 0  
No. 4 Penn State y^   8 1     11 2  
No. 8 Indiana ^   8 1     11 1  
No. 6 Ohio State ^   7 2     10 2  
No. 20 Illinois   6 3     9 3  
Iowa   6 3     8 4  
Michigan   5 4     7 5  
Minnesota   5 4     7 5  
Rutgers   4 5     7 5  
USC   4 5     6 6  
Washington   4 5     6 6  
Nebraska   3 6     6 6  
Michigan State   3 6     5 7  
UCLA   3 6     5 7  
Wisconsin   3 6     5 7  
Northwestern   2 7     4 8  
Maryland   1 8     4 8  
Purdue   0 9     1 11  
Championship: Oregon 45, Penn State 37
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
As of December 14, 2024
Rankings from CFP Rankings

The 2024 USC Trojans football team will represent the University of Southern California (USC) as a first-year member of the Big Ten Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team is led by their third-year head coach Lincoln Riley, and will play their home games at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum located in Los Angeles.

The 2024 season will be the Trojans first year in the Big Ten Conference since departing from the Pac-12 Conference.[1][2]

Preseason

USC Spring Football Game Set for April 20, 2024 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. [3]

Spring Game

USC Offense vs USC Defense Spring Game
Quarter 1 2 Total
Defense 0 0 0
Offense 0 0 0

at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResult
September 14:30 p.m.vs. LSU*ABC
September 7Utah State*
September 21at Michigan
September 28Wisconsin
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
October 5at Minnesota
October 12Penn State
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
October 19at Maryland
October 26Rutgers
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
November 2at Washington
November 16Nebraska
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
November 23at UCLA
November 30Notre Dame*
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA (rivalry)

[4][5]

Games summaries

vs. LSU

LSU Tigers (0–0) vs USC Trojans (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Tigers 0 0 000
Trojans 0 0 000

at Allegiant StadiumParadise, NV

  • Date: September 1, 2024
  • Game time: 4:30 p.m.
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics LSU USC
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
LSU Passing
Rushing
Receiving
USC Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Utah State

Utah State Aggies (0–0) vs USC Trojans (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Aggies 0 0 000
Trojans 0 0 000

at Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, CA

  • Date: September 7, 2024
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Utah State USC
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Utah State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
USC Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Michigan Wolverines

USC Trojans (0–0) vs Michigan Wolverines (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Trojans 0 0 000
Wolverines 0 0 000

at Michigan StadiumAnn Arbor, MI

  • Date: September 21, 2024
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics USC Michigan
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
USC Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Michigan Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Wisconsin Badgers

Wisconsin Badgers (0–0) vs USC Trojans (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Badgers 0 0 000
Trojans 0 0 000

at Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, CA

  • Date: September 28, 2024
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Wisconsin USC
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Wisconsin Passing
Rushing
Receiving
USC Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Minnesota Golden Gophers

USC Trojans (0–0) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Trojans 0 0 000
Golden Gophers 0 0 000

at Huntington Bank StadiumMinneapolis, MN

  • Date: October 5, 2024
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics USC Minnesota
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
USC Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Minnesota Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State Nittany Lions (0–0) vs USC Trojans (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Nittany Lions 0 0 000
Trojans 0 0 000

at Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, CA

  • Date: October 12, 2024
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Penn State USC
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Penn State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
USC Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Maryland Terrapins

USC Trojans (0–0) vs Maryland Terrapins (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Trojans 0 0 000
Terrapins 0 0 000

at SECU StadiumCollege Park, MD

  • Date: October 19, 2024
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics USC Maryland
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
USC Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Maryland Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0–0) vs USC Trojans (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Scarlet Knights 0 0 000
Trojans 0 0 000

at Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, CA

  • Date: October 26, 2024
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Rutgers USC
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Rutgers Passing
Rushing
Receiving
USC Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Washington Huskies

USC Trojans (0–0) vs Washington Huskies (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Trojans 0 0 000
Huskies 0 0 000

at Husky StadiumSeattle , WA

  • Date: November 2, 2024
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics USC Washington
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
USC Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Washington Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Nebraska Cornhuskers

Nebraska Cornhuskers (0–0) vs USC Trojans (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cornhuskers 0 0 000
Trojans 0 0 000

at Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, CA

  • Date: November 16, 2024
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Nebraska USC
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Nebraska Passing
Rushing
Receiving
USC Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at UCLA Bruins (Victory Bell)

USC Trojans (0–0) vs UCLA Bruins (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Trojans 0 0 000
Bruins 0 0 000

at Rose Bowl StadiumPasadena , CA

  • Date: November 23, 2024
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics USC UCLA
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
USC Passing
Rushing
Receiving
UCLA Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0–0) vs USC Trojans (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Fighting Irish 0 0 000
Trojans 0 0 000

at Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, CA

  • Date: November 30, 2024
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Notre Dame USC
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Notre Dame Passing
Rushing
Receiving
USC Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Personnel

Roster and coaching staff

2024 USC Trojans football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
RB 0 Quinten Joyner So
WR 1 Zachariah Branch So
WR 2 Duce Robinson So
RB 4 Jo'Quavious “Woody” Marks  Sr
WR 6 Makai Lemon So
QB 7 Miller Moss  Jr
WR 8 Ja'Kobi Lane So
WR 10 Kyron Hudson  Jr
QB 14 Jayden Maiava  So
WR 15 Jaden Richardson  Sr
QB 17 Jake Jensen  Jr
TE 18 Joey Olsen Fr
WR 19 Xavier Jordan Fr
RB 21 Bryan Jackson Fr
RB 22 A'Marion Peterson  Fr
TE 24 Carson Tabaracci  So
QB 28 Gage Roy Jr
WR 44 Josiah Zamora  Jr
WR 46 Corey Nerhus Sr
OL 58 Kalolo Ta’aga Fr
OL 59 Micah Banuelos  Fr
OL 60 Kaylon Miller Fr
OL 61 Jack Susnjar  Fr
OL 62 Cooper Lovelace  Sr
OL 66 Gino Quinones  Sr
OL 67 Kilian O'Connor Jr
OL 70 Emmanuel Pregnon  Sr
OL 72 Elijah Paige  Fr
OL 73 Tobias Raymond  Fr
OL 74 Justin Tauanuu Fr
OL 75 Amos Talalele  Fr
OL 76 Mason Murphy  Jr
OL 77 Alani Noa So
OL 79 Jonah Monheim (C)  Sr
WR 82 Jaden Moore  Fr
TE 86 CJ Woods  Sr
TE 87 Lake McRee  Jr
TE 88 Kade Eldridge  Fr
QB Jack Stupin Fr
TE Walker Lyons Fr
TE Walter Matthews Fr
OL Makai Saina Fr
OL Hayden Treter Fr
RB King Miller Fr
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
S 0 Akili Arnold  Sr
CB 1 Jaylin Smith Sr
LB 4 Easton Mascarenas-Arnold Sr
DE 6 Anthony Lucas Jr
S 7 Kamari Ramsey  So
S 8 Zion Branch  So
LB 9 Raesjon Davis Sr
DE 10 Jamil Muhammad  Sr
LB 13 Mason Cobb (C)  Sr
CB 14 Jacobe Covington  Sr
S 15 Anthony Beavers Jr.  Jr
CB 16 Prophet Brown  Jr
CB 17 DeCarlos Nicholson  Sr
LB 18 Eric Gentry Sr
CB 19 John Humphrey  Sr
LB 21 Desman Stephens Fr
S 24 Christian Pierce So
CB 25 Marcelles Williams Fr
LB 26 Elijah Newby Fr
S 27 Bryson Shaw  Sr
S 28 Jarvis Boatwright Jr. Fr
CB 29 Maliki Crawford  Fr
S 30 Marquis Gallegos Fr
DE 34 Braylan Shelby So
DE 35 DJ Peevy  Fr
S 36 Hunter Dunn Jr
DE 37 Lorenzo Cowan Fr
DE 39 Garrett Pomerantz Jr
LB 41 Garrison Madden  So
DE 44 Sam Greene  Fr
S 45 Brandon Shepherd Jr
DE 49 Kameryn Fountain Fr
LB 50 Matt Galván Sr
DL 56 Elijah Hughes So
LB 57 Roman Marchetti  So
DE 58 Solomon Tuliaupupu  Sr
DL 61 Deijon Laffitte  Fr
DL 90 Bear Alexander Jr
DL 94 Kobe Pepe  Sr
DL 97 Jide Abasiri Fr
DE 98 Devan Thompkins  So
DL 99 Nate Clifton  Sr
DL Carlon Jones Fr
DL Ratumana Bulabalavu Fr
LB Jadyn Walker Fr
CB Braylon Conley Fr
CB Isaiah Rubin Fr
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
P 16 Eddie Czaplicki Sr
LS 31 Hank Pepper  Jr
P 35 Michael McAllister  Sr
K 46 Denis Lynch  Jr
LS 48 Daniel Meunier  Sr
LS 53 Nathan Weneta  Sr
K 95 Tyler Robles  Fr
K, P 98 Garth White Sr
K Ryon Sayeri Fr


Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Josh Henson
    Offensive coordinator/offensive line
  • D'Anton Lynn
    Defensive coordinator
  • Dennis Simmons
    Assistant head coach/passing game coordinator/wide receivers
  • Luke Huard
    Quarterbacks
  • Zach Hanson
    Assistant head coach for offense/tight ends
  • Anthony Jones Jr.
    Running backs/run game coordinator
  • Eric Henderson
    Co-Defensive coordinator/run game coordinator/defensive line
  • Shaun Nua
    Defensive ends
  • Matt Entz
    Assistant head coach for defense/linebackers
  • Doug Belk
    Secondary

  • Bennie Wylie
    Director of football sports performance
  • Grayson Reed
    Offensive graduate assistant/OL
  • Spencer Jones
    Offensive graduate assistant/WR
  • Bryson Allen-Williams
    Defensive graduate assistant/LB
  • Bookie Radley-Hiles
    Defensive graduate assistant/DB
  • Ryan Dougherty
    Senior special teams analyst
  • Brad Aoki
    Offensive analyst/QB
  • Zach Crabtree
    Offensive analyst/OL
  • Skyler Jones
    Defensive analyst/DL
  • Taylor Mays
    Defensive analyst/DB

  • Caesar Martinez
    Assistant director of football sports performance
  • Drew Smith
    Assistant director of football sports performance
  • Adam Thackery
    Assistant director of football sports performance
  • Caleb Withrow
    Assistant director of football sports performance
  • Jackson Polk
    Assistant director of sports science
  • Eric Espinoza
    Director of video operations
  • Spencer Missioreck
    Football video & systems analyst

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster
Last update: 03/18/24

Depth Chart

True Freshman
Double Position : *
projected Depth Chart Week 1 vs LSU

Injury report

Name Position Class Injury Duration
/ / / / /

Scholarship distribution chart

 

  • Scholarship Distribution 2024 chart

^ : the players who still have to make an official choice and the players who are eligible for the Covid year.

redshirt year used / redshirt year eligible / * Former Walk-on / LDS Mission

– 80 players on scholarship / 85 scholarships permitted

Coaching staff additions

Name Position Old team Old position
D'Anton Lynn Defensive coordinator UCLA Defensive coordinator
Eric Henderson Co-Defensive coordinator / Run game coordinator / Defensive line Los Angeles Rams Run game coordinator / Defensive Line
Matt Entz Assistant HC / Linebackers North Dakota State Head Coach
Doug Belk Defensive backs Houston Assistant HC / Defensive coordinator
Spencer Jones Offensive graduate assistant New Mexico State Offensive consultant / Recruiting assistant
Skyler Jones Defensive Analyst* Oregon Defensive Analyst
Anthony Jones Jr. Running backs / Run game coordinator TCU Running backs / Run game coordinator
  • : to be confirmed

Coaching staff departures

Name Position New Team New Position
Alex Grinch Defensive coordinator / Safeties Wisconsin Co-Defensive coordinator / Safeties
Brian Odom Inside Linebackers / Associate HC for Defense North Texas Linebackers
Roy Manning Outside Linebackers / Nickels / Assistant HC for Defense
Donte Williams Defensive backs / passing game coordinator Georgia Defensive Backs
Kliff Kingsbury Senior offensive analyst Washington Commanders Offensive coordinator
Parker Henry Defensive analyst Nevada Special teams coordinator / Linebackers
Will Johnson Graduate assistant North Dakota State Defensive backs
Kiel McDonald Running backs Los Angeles Chargers (NFL) Running backs
Derek Fa'avi Offensive Analyst Hawaii Offensive Line

Transfers

Transfers out

The Trojans have lost 25 players via transfer.

Name Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown New school
Malachi Nelson QB 6’3 190 Freshman Los Alamitos, CA Boise State
Isaac Ward QB 5’10 185 Redshirt Junior Athens, GA
Raleek Brown RB 5’8 185 Sophomore Santa Ana, CA Arizona State
Darwin Barlow RB 6’0 220 Redshirt Senior Newton, TX North Carolina
Matt Colombo RB 5’10 195 Redshirt Junior El Segundo, CA San Diego
Mario Williams WR 5’9 175 Junior Tampa, FL Tulane
Michael Jackson III WR 6’0 200 Junior Las Vegas, NV Georgia
Dorian Singer WR 6’0 180 Junior Saint Paul, MN Utah
Jude Wolfe TE 6’5 240 Redshirt Senior Laguna Hills, CA San Diego State
Michael Tarquin OT 6’5 300 Redshirt Senior Ocala, FL Oklahoma
Andrew Milek IOL 6’5 315 Redshirt Junior Chandler, AZ
Jason Zandamela IOL 6’3 306 Freshman Clearwater, FL
Andres Dewerk OL 6’7 330 Redshirt Junior San Jose, CA
Korey Foreman DL 6’4 235 Junior Corona, CA Fresno State
Jamar Sekona DL 6’2 295 Redshirt Sophomore Fairfax, CA
De’jon Benton DL 6’1 270 Redshirt Senior Pittsburg, CA New Mexico
Isaiah Raikes DL 6’2 320 Redshirt Senior Woodbury, NJ
Stanley Ta’ufou’ou DL 6’2 275 Redshirt Senior Simi Valley, CA
Romello Height RUSH 6’3 230 Redshirt Junior Dublin, GA
Tackett Curtis LB 6’2 225 Freshman Many, LA Wisconsin
Chris Thompson Jr. LB 6’2 230 Senior Duncanville, TX Tulsa
Domani Jackson CB 6’1 190 Sophomore Santa Ana, CA Alabama
Fabian Ross CB 6’0 200 Sophomore Las Vegas, NV Hawaii
Tre'Quon Fegans CB 6’2 190 Redshirt Sophomore Alabaster, AL
Xamarion Gordon S 6’1 210 Redshirt Sophomore Houston, TX

Transfers in

The Trojans have added 10 players via transfer.

Name Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Old school
Jayden Maiava QB 6’4 220 Redshirt Freshman Las Vegas, NV UNLV
Jo'Quavious Marks RB 5’10 210 Senior Atlanta, GA Mississippi State
Jaden Richardson WR 6’2 210 Senior San Mateo, CA Tufts
Nate Clifton DL 6’5 280 Senior La Vergne, TN Vanderbilt
Easton Mascarenas-Arnold LB 5’11 230 Junior Mission Viejo, CA Oregon State
DeCarlos Nicholson CB 6’3 195 Senior Petal, MS Mississippi State
John Humphrey CB 6’2 205 Senior Pasadena, CA UCLA
Akili Arnold S 5’11 200 Senior Mission Viejo, CA Oregon State
Kamari Ramsey S 6’1 205 Redshirt Freshman Palmdale, CA UCLA
Hank Pepper LS 6’2 210 Redshirt Sophomore Chandler, AZ Michigan State

Entered NFL draft

The following players have headed for the 2024 NFL Draft : QB Caleb Williams, RB MarShawn Lloyd, RB Austin Jones, WR Brenden Rice, WR Tahj Washington, OL Justin Dedich, OL Jarrett Kingston, DL Jack Sullivan, DL Kyon Barrs, DL Tyrone Taleni, EDGE Solomon Byrd, LB Shane Lee, CB Christian Roland-Wallace, S Calen Bullock, S Max Williams, P Aadyn Sleep-Dalton, LS Jac Casasante.

Player Position Drafted by
/ / /

NFL Draft combine

Eight members of the 2023 team were invited to participate in drills at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.

2024 NFL combine participants
Name POS HT WT Arms Hands 40 10-yd Split Bench press Vert jump Broad jump 3-cone drill 20-yd shuttle Ref
Caleb Williams QB 6’ 1’’ 214 32’’ 9 3/4’’ DNP [6]
MarShawn Lloyd RB 5’ 9’’ 220 30 3/8’’ 8 3/4’’ 4.46 1.56 25 36’’ 9’ 10’’ DNP [7]
Brenden Rice WR 6’ 2’’ 208 33’’ 9 5/8’’ 4.50 1.55 13 36.5’’ 9’ 11’’ DNP [8]
Tahj Washington WR 5’ 10’’ 174 29 1/8’’ 8 3/8’’ DNP 35’’ 10’ 2’’ DNP [9]
Jarrett Kingston OG 6’ 4’’ 306 32 1/8’’ 9 3/4’’ 5.02 1.73 32 31.5’’ 9’ 3’’ 7.53 4.47 [10]
Solomon Byrd EDGE 6’ 3’’ 255 28 7/8’’ 9 1/4’’ DNP [11]
Christian Roland-Wallace CB 5’ 11 1/2’’ 201 32 1/2’’ 9’’ DNP 17 DNP [12]
Calen Bullock S 6’ 2’’ 188 32 1/2’’ 9’’ 4.48 1.51 DNP [13]

† Top performer DNP = Did not participate

USC Pro Day

USC's Pro Day will be on March 20, 2024. [14]

2024 USC Pro Day
Name POS HT WT Arms Hands 40 Bench press Vert jump Broad jump 3-cone drill 20-yd shuttle
Caleb Williams QB 6’0 7/8’’ 217 9 7/8’’
Austin Jones RB 5’9 5/8’’ 200 29 7/8’’ 8 1/4’’ 4.57 36.5’’ 10’ 7.02 4.39
MarShawn Lloyd RB 5’9 1/2’’ 221 30 1/2’’ 8 5/8’’
Brenden Rice WR 6’2 1/2’’ 208 33’’ 9 1/2’’ 6.94 4.32
John Jackson III WR (2022) 5’11 3/4’’ 196 31 1/4’’ 9 5/8’’ 4.71 11 33’’ 10’
Tahj Washington WR 5’9 7/8’’ 174 29 1/8’’ 8 1/2’’ 4.52 34.5’’ 10’3’’ 6.81 4.22
Joe Bryson OT (2022) 6’7 1/4’’ 300 33 5/8’’ 8 5/8’’ 22 30’’ 8’10’’ 7.95 4.95
Jarrett Kingston OG 6’4 1/8’’ 308 32 1/4’’ 9 7/8’’ 36
Justin Dedich C 6’2’’ 301 31 3/4’’ 9 3/4’’ 5.38 32 30.5’’ 8’7’’ 7.77 4.72
Brett Neilon C (2022) 6’1 3/4’’ 290 31’’ 9 1/4’’ 30 31.5’’ 8’4’’ 8.0
Kyon Barrs DL 6’1 1/2’’ 301 33 1/2’’ 9 3/8’’ 5.15 28 28.5’’ 8’11’’ 7.69 4.75
Tyrone Taleni DL 6’2’’ 279 32’’ 10 1/8’’ 5.20 29’’ 8’5’’ 7.57 4.50
Solomon Byrd EDGE 6’3’’ 251 33 1/2’’ 9 7/8’’ 5.01 18 32’’ 9’6’’ 7.45 4.59
Shane Lee LB 6’0 1/4’’ 243 31 1/2’’ 9’’ 4.65 21 33.5’’ 9’6’’ 7.11 4.53
Christian Roland-Wallace CB 5’11 1/2’’ 202 32’’ 8 7/8’’ 4.63 37.5’’ 9’11’’ 7.13 4.52
Calen Bullock S 6’2 1/8’’ 187 32 3/4’’ 9’’ 8 33’’ 10’
Max Williams S 5’8 1/4’’ 181 29 3/8’’ 8 3/8’’ 4.63 14 31.5’’ 9’1’’ 7.20 4.51
Aadyn Sleep-Dalton P 6’0 1/8’’ 183 30 5/8’’ 9 3/8’’ 25’’ 8’4’’
Jac Casasante LS 5’11 1/2’’ 233 31 7/8’’ 9 3/8’’ 4.90 22 28.5’’ 9’2’’ 4.56

† Top performer DNP = Did not participate

Returning starters

Offense

Recruiting Class

USC signed 22 players in the 2024 recruiting cycle. 1 committed player unsigned. 1 walk-on.

College recruiting information (2024)
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Kameryn Fountain
#9 EDGE
#63 nat.
Atlanta, GA Booker T. Washington HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 237 lb (108 kg) June 5, 2023 (Committed) / December 20, 2023 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Xavier Jordan
#20 WR
#97 nat.
Los Angeles, CA Sierre Canyon HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 165 lb (75 kg) May 1, 2023 (Committed) / December 20, 2023 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Jason Zandamela
#6 IOL
#118 nat.
Clearwater, FL Clearwater Academy International 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 285 lb (129 kg) June 20, 2023 (Committed) / December 20, 2023 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Elijah Newby
#9 LB
#153 nat.
Cheshire, CT Cheshire Academy 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) June 9, 2023 (Committed) / December 20, 2023 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Marcelles Williams
#21 CB
#160 nat.
Bellflower, CA St. John Bosco HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 185 lb (84 kg) June 18, 2023 (Committed) / December 20, 2023 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Carlon Jones
#19 DL
#211 nat.
Bay City, TX Bay City HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 285 lb (129 kg) December 18, 2023 (Committed) / December 20, 2023 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Walter Matthews
#14 TE
#234 nat.
Hiram, GA Hiram HS 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 245 lb (111 kg) June 14, 2023 (Committed) / December 20, 2023 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Jide Abasiri
#28 DL
#287 nat.
Prior Lake, MN Prior Lake HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 290 lb (130 kg) December 14, 2023 (Committed) / December 20, 2023 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Joey Olsen
#21 TE
#303 nat.
Lake Oswego, OR Lakeridge HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 220 lb (100 kg) September 14, 2022 (Committed) / December 20, 2023 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Desman Stephens II
#29 LB
#331 nat.
Clarkston, MI Clarkston HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 208 lb (94 kg) November 23, 2023 (Committed) / December 20, 2023 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Marquis Gallegos
#37 S
#377 nat.
Los Angeles, CA Sierra Canyon HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) June 27, 2023 (Committed) / December 20, 2023 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Makai Saina
#35 IOL
#390 nat.
Arlington, TX Martin HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 290 lb (130 kg) June 27, 2023 (Committed) / December 20, 2023 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Isaiah Rubin
#45 CB
#471 nat.
Los Alamitos, CA Los Alamitos HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 170 lb (77 kg) October 20, 2023 (Committed) / February 7, 2024 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Justin Tauanuu
#37 OT
#561 nat.
Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 285 lb (129 kg) November 10, 2023 (Committed) / December 20, 2023 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jarvis Boatwright Jr.
#61 S
#627 nat.
Clearwater, FL Clearwater HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 170 lb (77 kg) June 4, 2023 (Committed) / December 20, 2023 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Bryan Jackson
#51 RB
#645 nat.
McKinney, TX McKinney HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 240 lb (110 kg) April 21, 2023 (Committed) / December 20, 2023 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Braylon Conley
#68 CB
#673 nat.
Humble, TX Atascocita HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) June 30, 2023 (Committed) / December 20, 2023 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Ratumana Bulabalavu
#67 DL
#766 nat.
Stockton, CA Army and Navy Academy 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 245 lb (111 kg) February 6, 2024 (Committed) / February 7, 2024 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Kalolo Ta’aga
#49 OT
#768 nat.
East Palo Alto, CA Archbishop Riordan HS 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 265 lb (120 kg) December 17, 2023 (Committed) / December 20, 2023 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Lorenzo Cowan
#70 EDGE
#839 nat.
Savannah, GA Jenkins HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) December 15, 2023 (Committed) / December 20, 2023 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Hayden Treter
#107 OT
#1143 nat.
Englewood, CO Cherry Creek HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 300 lb (140 kg) June 4, 2023 (Committed) / December 20, 2023 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jadyn Walker
#114 LB
#1178 nat.
Portage, MI Portage Northern HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg) February 7, 2024 (Committed) / February 7, 2024 (Signed) 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Ryon Sayeri
K
West Hills, CA Chaminade HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 167 lb (76 kg) February 13, 2024 (Committed) 
Star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Jack Stupin
QB
Tustin, CA Tustin HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 200 lb (91 kg) March 31, 2024 (Committed) / Walk-On (Fall Camp) 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings:   247Sports: 17th
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2024 USC Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  • "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  • "USC 2024 Football Commitments". 247sports.com. Retrieved February 7, 2024.

Rankings

Ranking movements
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Coaches
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Statistics

Team

USC Opp
  Points per Game
Total
First Downs
  Rushing
  Passing
  Penalty
Rushing yards
  Avg per play
  Avg per game
  Rushing touchdowns
Passing yards
  Att-Comp-Int
  Avg per pass
  Avg per game
  Passing touchdowns
Total Offense
  Avg per Play
  Avg per Game
Fumbles-Lost
Penalties-Yards
  Avg per Game
Punts-Yards
  Avg per Punt
Time of Possession/Game
3rd Down Conversions
4th Down Conversions
Sacks-Yards
Touchdowns Scored
Field Goals-Attempts
PAT-Attempts
Red Zone Attempts-Score
Red Zone TD
Attendance
  Games/Avg per Game
  Neutral Site

Individual Leaders

Offense

Defense

Key: POS: Position, SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles, TOT: Total Tackles, TFL: Tackles-for-loss, SACK: Quarterback Sacks, INT: Interceptions, BU: Passes Broken Up, PD: Passes Defended, QBH: Quarterback Hits, FR: Fumbles Recovered, FF: Forced Fumbles, BLK: Kicks or Punts Blocked, SAF: Safeties, TD : Touchdown

Special teams

Scoring

USC vs. non-conference opponents

1 2 3 4 Total
USC 0 0 0 0 0
Opponents 0 0 0 0 0

USC vs. B1G opponents

1 2 3 4OT Total
USC 0 0 0 00 0
B1G opponents 0 0 0 00 0

USC vs. all opponents

1 2 3 4OT Total
USC 0 0 0 00 0
Opponents 0 0 0 00 0

References

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  2. ^ Bolch, Ben (2 August 2023). "UCLA and USC will join the Big Ten in one year. This is their plan for an elite move". Las Angeles Times. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
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  4. ^ "Big Ten Conference Reveals 2024 Football Schedule". USC Trojans. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
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  9. ^ "Tahj Washington NFL Combine Profil". March 20, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  10. ^ "Jarrett Kingston NFL Combine Profil". March 20, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  11. ^ "Solomon Byrd NFL Combine Profil". March 20, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
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