USC Trojans

Head Coach: Lincoln Riley (4th year)

Offensive Coordinator: Luke Huard

Defensive Coordinator: Gary Patterson (1st year)

Spring Game: 11-Apr-2026

2026 Schedule

Most Likely: 6-6(expected 5.8)badge = team's win probability; ⚡ = toss-up (45-55%)

San Jose StateAug 2974% -17.5

Fresno StateSep 568% -12.5

LouisianaSep 1281% -24.0

@ RutgersSep 19⚡ 46% +2.5

OregonSep 2624% +19.0

WashingtonOct 362% -8.0

@ Penn StateOct 1027% +16.5

@ WisconsinOct 2457% -5.0

Ohio StateOct 3132% +12.5

@ IndianaNov 1425% +17.5

MarylandNov 21⚡ 50% -0.0

@ UCLANov 2836% +9.5

The Trojans enter 2026 with new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson.

Lincoln Riley returns QB Jayden Maiava (140 score, confirmed returning after bypassing the NFL Draft, 3,431 pass yds/23 TDs in 2025). R-Senior DB Jontez Williams (120) and WR Terrell Anderson (92) provide veteran support. DLs Zuriah Fisher and Braylan Shelby anchor the defensive front. Six transfer starters as USC aims to climb back into ACC/national contention.

Key Games

Toss-up: edges Maryland (Big Ten)50% win

Toss-up: trails Rutgers (Big Ten)46% win

Toss-up: edges Wisconsin (Big Ten)57% win

82Total Players

10Transfers

43Returning

29Freshmen

Starter Quality (out of 100)

Overall

Returning

Transfer

Quarterbacks(4)

#14Jayden Maiava

6'4" · 230 lbs · Age 22

Returning

Senior

1 years remaining

Role: Starter

#26Dylan Gebbia

6'0" · 185 lbs · Age 20

Returning

Junior

2 years remaining

Role: Backup

#28Gage Roy

6'2" · 200 lbs · Age 22

Returning

Senior

1 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Jonas Williams

6'2" · 215 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Running Backs(4)

#2Waymond Jordan

5'9" · 210 lbs · Age 22

Returning

Senior

1 years remaining

Role: Starter

Deshonne Redeaux

5'10" · 202 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

#30King Miller

6'0" · 210 lbs · Age 19

Returning

Sophomore

3 years remaining

Role: Starter

Shahn Alston

5'9" · 205 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Wide Receivers(9)

#10Corey Simms

6'3" · 205 lbs · Age 19

Returning

Sophomore

3 years remaining

Role: Key Reserve

Terrell Anderson

6'2" · 192 lbs · Age 21

Transfer

R-Junior

2 years remaining

Role: Starter

Zacharyus Williams

6'2" · 195 lbs · Age 20

Returning

Junior

2 years remaining

Role: Backup

#16Tanook Hines

6'0" · 195 lbs · Age 19

Returning

Sophomore

3 years remaining

Role: Starter

Ethan Feaster

6'1" · 180 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Starter

Kayden Dixon-Wyatt

6'2" · 194 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Luc Weaver

6'3" · 205 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

#84Romero Ison

6'0" · 180 lbs · Age 19

Returning

Sophomore

3 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Trent Mosley

5'11" · 170 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Tight Ends(5)

#24Carson Tabaracci

6'1" · 225 lbs · Age 22

Returning

Senior

1 years remaining

Role: Backup

Tucker Ashcraft

6'5" · 257 lbs · Age 22

Transfer

R-Senior

1 years remaining

Role: Backup

#23Walter Matthews

6'6" · 285 lbs · Age 19

Returning

Sophomore

3 years remaining

Role: Backup

Josiah Jefferson

6'5" · 230 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Mark Bowman

6'5" · 225 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Starter

Offensive Line(14)

#77Alani Noa

6'3" · 315 lbs · Age 22

Returning

Senior

1 years remaining

Role: Starter

#72Elijah Paige

6'7" · 325 lbs · Age 20

Returning

Junior

2 years remaining

Role: Starter

#65Erwin Taomi

6'4" · 360 lbs · Age 20

Returning

Junior

2 years remaining

Role: Backup

#61Jack Susnjar

6'5" · 320 lbs · Age 20

Returning

Junior

2 years remaining

Role: Backup

#73Tobias Raymond

6'6" · 315 lbs · Age 20

Returning

Junior

2 years remaining

Role: Starter

#67Kilian O'Connor

6'1" · 295 lbs · Age 22

Returning

Senior

1 years remaining

Role: Starter

#70Aaron Dunn

6'7" · 315 lbs · Age 19

Returning

Sophomore

3 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Breck Kolojay

6'6" · 320 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Chase Deniz

6'7" · 291 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Esun Tafa

6'5" · 335 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

#74Justin Tauanuu

6'6" · 315 lbs · Age 19

Returning

Sophomore

3 years remaining

Role: Starter

Kannon Smith

6'5" · 300 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Keenyi Pepe

6'7" · 320 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Vlad Dyakonov

6'6" · 274 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Defensive Line(17)

#10Braylan Shelby

6'5" · 265 lbs · Age 22

Returning

Senior

1 years remaining

Role: Starter

#4Jahkeem Stewart

6'5" · 290 lbs · Age 19

Returning

Sophomore

3 years remaining

Role: Starter

Jamaal Jarrett

6'5" · 360 lbs · Age 20

Returning

Junior

2 years remaining

Role: Key Reserve

#1Kameryn Crawford

6'5" · 265 lbs · Age 20

Returning

Junior

2 years remaining

Role: Starter

Zuriah Fisher

6'3" · 259 lbs · Age 22

Transfer

R-Senior

1 years remaining

Role: Backup

Alex VanSumeren

6'3" · 300 lbs · Age 22

Transfer

R-Senior

1 years remaining

Role: Backup

#97Jide Abasiri

6'5" · 295 lbs · Age 20

Returning

Junior

2 years remaining

Role: Starter

Andrew Williams

6'5" · 220 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Braeden Jones

6'4" · 250 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

#98Cash Jacobsen

6'4" · 295 lbs · Age 19

Returning

Sophomore

3 years remaining

Role: Reserve

#88Floyd Boucard

6'3" · 305 lbs · Age 19

Returning

Sophomore

3 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Jaimeon Winfield

6'3" · 327 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Jake Johnson

6'3" · 290 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

#58Kash Amos

6'2" · 290 lbs · Age 22

Returning

Senior

1 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Luke Wafle

6'6" · 257 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Simote Katoanga

6'5" · 255 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Tomuhini Topui

6'3" · 320 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Linebackers(10)

#23Desman Stephens II

6'3" · 235 lbs · Age 20

Returning

Junior

2 years remaining

Role: Starter

#14Ta'Mere Robinson

6'3" · 230 lbs · Age 20

Returning

Junior

2 years remaining

Role: Key Reserve

Deven Bryant

5'11" · 230 lbs · Age 22

Transfer

R-Senior

1 years remaining

Role: Starter

#57Roman Marchetti

6'2" · 220 lbs · Age 22

Returning

Senior

1 years remaining

Role: Reserve

#26Elijah Newby

6'3" · 235 lbs · Age 19

Returning

Sophomore

3 years remaining

Role: Reserve

GianCarlo Rufo

6'2" · 232 lbs · Age 23

Transfer

R-Senior

1 years remaining

Role: Backup

#31Jadyn Walker

6'2" · 235 lbs · Age 19

Returning

Sophomore

3 years remaining

Role: Starter

Shaun Scott

6'3" · 230 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Talanoa Ili

6'3" · 215 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Taylor Johnson

6'1" · 210 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Defensive Backs(14)

#45Brandon Shepherd

5'11" · 205 lbs · Age 22

Returning

Junior

1 years remaining

Role: Reserve

#21Chasen Johnson

6'0" · 185 lbs · Age 20

Returning

Junior

2 years remaining

Role: Backup

#24Christian Pierce

6'1" · 205 lbs · Age 22

Returning

Senior

1 years remaining

Role: Starter

Jontez Williams

5'11" · 200 lbs · Age 22

Transfer

R-Senior

1 years remaining

Role: Starter

Carrington Pierce

6'1" · 175 lbs · Age 21

Transfer

R-Junior

2 years remaining

Role: Backup

#28Kennedy Urlacher

5'11" · 195 lbs · Age 20

Returning

Junior

2 years remaining

Role: Starter

#34Kevin Longstreet

5'9" · 190 lbs · Age 20

Returning

Junior

2 years remaining

Role: Backup

#27Alex Graham

6'0" · 200 lbs · Age 19

Returning

Sophomore

3 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Brandon Lockhart

6'2" · 169 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Elbert Hill

5'10" · 175 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Starter

Joshua Holland

6'2" · 170 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

#25Marcelles Williams

5'11" · 185 lbs · Age 19

Returning

Sophomore

3 years remaining

Role: Backup

#30Marquis Gallegos

6'0" · 190 lbs · Age 19

Returning

Sophomore

3 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Peyton Dyer

6'0" · 190 lbs · Age 18

Freshman

4 years remaining

Role: Reserve

Kickers(1)

#45Caden Chittenden

5'10" · 190 lbs · Age 20

Returning

Junior

2 years remaining

Role: Starter

Punters(2)

Lachlan Carrigan

6'3" · 190 lbs · Age 22

Transfer

R-Senior

1 years remaining

Role: Starter

#36Rey Sanchez

6'2" · 220 lbs · Age 22

Returning

Senior

1 years remaining

Role: Backup

Long Snappers(2)

#47Devin McDonough

6'2" · 230 lbs · Age 22

Returning

Senior

1 years remaining

Role: Backup

Dylan Black

6'1" · 217 lbs · Age 22

Transfer

R-Senior

1 years remaining

Role: Backup