USC Trojans
Big Ten
4-8 (3-6 conf)
SP+ #81AP #14
Ratings
2021
- SP+
- -0.6 (#81)
- SP+ Offense
- 32.3
- SP+ Defense
- 33.4
- SRS
- 0.4
- FPI
- 1.7
- Elo
- 1481
- Talent
- 875
- Recruiting
- 281 (#8)
Schedule
2021
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Res | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsSan José State | H | W | 30-7 |
| 2 | vsStanford | H | L | 28-42 |
| 3 | @Washington State | A | W | 45-14 |
| 4 | vsOregon State | H | L | 27-45 |
| 5 | @Colorado | A | W | 37-14 |
| 6 | vsUtah | H | L | 26-42 |
| 8 | @Notre Dame | A | L | 16-31 |
| 9 | vsArizona | H | W | 41-34 |
| 10 | @Arizona State | A | L | 16-31 |
| 12 | vsUCLA | H | L | 33-62 |
| 13 | vsBYU | H | L | 31-35 |
| 14 | @California | A | L | 14-24 |
Quarterbacks · 3
2021 · 64
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Kedon Slovis | — | — | — | — |
| QB | 2nd | Jaxson Dart | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| QB | 3rd | Miller Moss | SR | 6'2" | 210 | ★★★★ |
Running Backs · 6
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Keaontay Ingram | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| RB | 2nd | Vavae Malepeai | — | — | — | — |
| RB | 3rd | Darwin Barlow | — | — | — | — |
| RB | 4th | Brandon Campbell | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| RB | 5th | Quincy Jountti | — | — | — | — |
| RB | 6th | Kenan Christon | — | — | — | — |
Wide Receivers · 9
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Drake London | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | 2nd | Gary Bryant Jr. | SR | 5'11" | 191 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 3rd | Tahj Washington | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| WR | 4th | Kyle Ford | — | — | — | — |
| WR | 5th | Michael Jackson III | SR | 6'0" | 205 | — |
| WR | 6th | K.D. Nixon | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | 7th | Joseph Manjack IV | SR | 6'3" | 205 | — |
| WR | 8th | John Jackson III | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| WR | 9th | Kyron Hudson | SR | 6'1" | 215 | — |
Tight Ends · 6
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Malcolm Epps | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Erik Krommenhoek | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| TE | 3rd | Michael Trigg | SR | 6'4" | 240 | ★★★★ |
| TE | 4th | Lake McRee | SR | 6'4" | 250 | ★★★ |
| TE | 5th | Jude Wolfe | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| TE | 6th | Grant Jones | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
Offensive Line · 3
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | Justin Dedich | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Jonah Monheim | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Maximus Gibbs | — | — | — | — |
Defensive Line · 8
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | 1st | Tuli Tuipulotu | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 2nd | Jacob Lichtenstein | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DL | 3rd | Hunter Echols | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 4th | Stanley Ta'ufo'ou | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 5th | Nickolas Figueroa | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 6th | Korey Foreman | SR | 6'4" | 250 | ★★★★★ |
| DL | 7th | Jamar Sekona | SR | 6'2" | 275 | ★★★ |
| DL | 8th | De'Jon Benton | SR | 6'2" | 270 | — |
Linebackers · 10
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Kana'i Mauga | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 2nd | Ralen Goforth | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| LB | 3rd | Drake Jackson | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 4th | Raymond Scott | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 5th | Chris Thompson Jr. | SR | 6'3" | 240 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 6th | Tuasivi Nomura | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 7th | Juliano Falaniko | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| LB | 8th | Clyde Moore | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 9th | Eli'jah Winston | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | — | Raesjon Davis | SR | 6'0" | 223 | ★★★★ |
Defensive Backs · 15
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 1st | Isaac Taylor-Stuart | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| CB | 2nd | Chris Steele | — | — | — | — |
| CB | 3rd | Jaylin Smith | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| CB | 4th | Prophet Brown | SR | 5'11" | 190 | — |
| DB | 1st | Chase Williams | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 2nd | Xavion Alford | SR | 6'0" | 200 | ★★ |
| DB | 3rd | Joshua Jackson Jr. | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DB | 4th | Jayden Williams | — | — | — | — |
| DB | 5th | Kaulana Makaula | — | — | — | — |
| DB | 6th | Micah Croom | — | — | — | — |
| DB | 7th | Ceyair Wright | SR | 6'0" | 190 | ★★★★ |
| S | 1st | Isaiah Pola-Mao | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| S | 2nd | Calen Bullock | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| S | 3rd | Greg Johnson | — | — | — | — |
| S | 4th | Xamarion Gordon | SR | 6'2" | 215 | ★★★★ |
Special Teams · 4
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | 1st | Damon Johnson | — | — | — | ★★ |
| P | 1st | Ben Griffiths | — | — | — | — |
| PK | 1st | Parker Lewis | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| PK | 2nd | Alex Stadthaus | — | — | — | ★★ |
2021 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
32.366
Off PPA
+0.2152
Pass PPA
+0.2857
Rush PPA
+0.1454
Success
46%77
Explosive
1.1614
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
Advanced
2021 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.21 | +0.28 |
| Passing | +0.28 | +0.43 |
| Rushing | +0.14 | +0.16 |
| 1st Down | +0.09 | +0.04 |
| 2nd Down | +0.19 | +0.35 |
| 3rd Down | +0.43 | +0.63 |
Scoring Trend
2021 · pts/game
PPG For
28.7
PPG Against
31.8
Differential
-3.1
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2021
- Overall
- 4-8
- Home
- 2-5
- Away
- 2-3
- Conference
- 3-6
- Non-Conference
- 1-2
- One-Score (≤8)
- 1-1
- Avg Margin
- -3.1
Team News
7 items
- Top Five USC Trojans Games in Lincoln Riley EraHere's a look back at the most signature wins of the Lincoln Riley tenure with the USC Trojans.USC10h
- USC Trojans' Toughest Losses in the Lincoln Riley EraDuring Lincoln Riley's time with the USC Trojans, two defeats in particular stand out.USC11h
- USC football opposing player scouting report - Earl Little, Ohio StateJayden Maiava has to solve the Earl Little problem if USC is going to hang a big number on Ohio State's defense
- Two Numbers To Know for USC Trojans OffenseAs the USC Trojans prepare for the 2026 season, there are two key stats that USC must build on to have an even better showing than in 2025.USC23h
- USC Coach Dennis Simmons Driving Trojans' New-Look Receiver RoomUSC Trojans receivers coach Dennis Simmons is tasked with developing a new crop of pass-catchers.USC1d
- Three USC Trojans Make Appearance for First Pitch at Yankees GameUSC Trojans running back Waymond Jordan was joined by two of his teammates at the New York Yankees game on Saturday afternoon.
- USC to hire ‘director of AI’ for 2026 season, per reportThe USC Trojans are reportedly set to name a director of artificial intelligence to support their football program in 2026.USC11d