USC Trojans
Big Ten
7-6 (4-5 conf)
SP+ #23AP #11
Ratings
2024
- SP+
- 11.9 (#23)
- SP+ Offense
- 35.6
- SP+ Defense
- 24.0
- SRS
- 12.1
- FPI
- 13.3
- Elo
- 1765
- Talent
- 863
- Recruiting
- 254 (#17)
Schedule
2024
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Res | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @LSU | N | W | 27-20 |
| 2 | vsUtah State | H | W | 48-0 |
| 4 | @Michigan | A | L | 24-27 |
| 5 | vsWisconsin | H | W | 38-21 |
| 6 | @Minnesota | A | L | 17-24 |
| 7 | vsPenn State | H | L | 30-33 |
| 8 | @Maryland | A | L | 28-29 |
| 9 | vsRutgers | H | W | 42-20 |
| 10 | @Washington | A | L | 21-26 |
| 12 | vsNebraska | H | W | 28-20 |
| 13 | @UCLA | A | W | 19-13 |
| 14 | vsNotre Dame | H | L | 35-49 |
| 1 ·P | vsTexas A&M | N | W | 35-31 |
Quarterbacks · 4
2024 · 66
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Miller Moss | SR | 6'2" | 210 | ★★★★ |
| QB | 2nd | Jayden Maiava | JR | 6'4" | 230 | ★★★ |
| QB | — | Jack Stupin | FR | 6'0" | 245 | — |
| QB | — | Jake Jensen | — | — | — | — |
Running Backs · 4
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Jo'quavious Marks | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| RB | 2nd | Quinten Joyner | SO | 5'11" | 205 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 3rd | Bryan Jackson | SO | 6'0" | 235 | ★★★ |
| RB | 4th | A'Marion Peterson | SO | 6'0" | 215 | ★★★★ |
Wide Receivers · 9
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Makai Lemon | JR | 5'11" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 2nd | Zachariah Branch | JR | 5'10" | 180 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 3rd | Kyron Hudson | SR | 6'1" | 215 | — |
| WR | 4th | Ja'Kobi Lane | JR | 6'4" | 200 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 5th | Duce Robinson | JR | 6'6" | 222 | ★★★★★ |
| WR | 6th | Kyle Ford | — | — | — | — |
| WR | 7th | Jay Fair | SR | 5'10" | 190 | — |
| WR | 8th | Jaden Richardson | SR | 6'1" | 205 | — |
| WR | 9th | Charles Ross | SR | 6'1" | 165 | — |
Tight Ends · 4
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Lake McRee | SR | 6'4" | 250 | ★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Walker Lyons | SO | 6'4" | 245 | ★★★★ |
| TE | 3rd | Kade Eldridge | SO | 6'4" | 250 | — |
| TE | — | CJ Woods | SR | 6'2" | 255 | — |
Offensive Line · 2
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | Alani Noa | JR | 6'3" | 315 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Jonah Monheim | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
Defensive Line · 12
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 1st | Braylan Shelby | JR | 6'5" | 265 | ★★★★ |
| DE | 2nd | Jamil Muhammad | — | — | — | — |
| DE | 3rd | Kameryn Fountain | SO | 6'5" | 265 | ★★★★ |
| DE | 4th | Anthony Lucas | SR | 6'5" | 285 | ★★★★ |
| DE | — | DJ Peevy | FR | 6'3" | 260 | ★★★ |
| DL | 1st | Elijah Hughes | JR | 6'3" | 297 | ★★★ |
| DL | 2nd | Bear Alexander | JR | 6'3" | 302 | ★★★★ |
| DT | 1st | Gavin Meyer | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DT | 2nd | Devan Thompkins | JR | 6'5" | 290 | ★★★ |
| DT | 3rd | Nate Clifton | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DT | 4th | Kobe Pepe | SR | 6'2" | 340 | — |
| DT | 5th | Jide Abasiri | SO | 6'5" | 295 | ★★★★ |
Linebackers · 12
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Easton Mascarenas-Arnold | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| LB | 2nd | Mason Cobb | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 3rd | Eric Gentry | SR | 6'6" | 225 | ★★★ |
| LB | 4th | Sam Greene | SO | 6'2" | 248 | ★★★ |
| LB | 5th | Anthony Beavers Jr. | SR | 6'1" | 230 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 6th | Solomon Tuliaupupu | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 7th | Desman Stephens II | SO | 6'3" | 235 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 8th | Raesjon Davis | SR | 6'0" | 223 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 9th | Garrison Madden | JR | 6'2" | 235 | ★★★ |
| LB | 10th | Roman Marchetti | JR | 6'2" | 220 | — |
| LB | 11th | Elijah Newby | FR | 6'3" | 235 | ★★★★ |
| LB | — | Matt Galvan | SR | 5'11" | 215 | — |
Defensive Backs · 15
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 1st | Jaylin Smith | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| CB | 2nd | Greedy Vance | — | — | — | — |
| CB | 3rd | Jacobe Covington | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| CB | 4th | DeCarlos Nicholson | SR | 6'3" | 200 | — |
| CB | 5th | John Humphrey | — | — | — | — |
| CB | 6th | Prophet Brown | SR | 5'11" | 190 | — |
| CB | 7th | Marcelles Williams | FR | 5'11" | 185 | ★★★★ |
| CB | 8th | Braylon Conley | FR | 6'0" | 190 | — |
| S | 1st | Kamari Ramsey | JR | 6'0" | 205 | ★★★★ |
| S | 2nd | Akili Arnold | — | — | — | — |
| S | 3rd | Zion Branch | JR | 6'2" | 210 | — |
| S | 4th | Bryson Shaw | — | — | — | — |
| S | 5th | Christian Pierce | JR | 6'1" | 205 | ★★★★ |
| S | 6th | Marquis Gallegos | FR | 6'0" | 190 | ★★★★ |
| S | — | Hunter Dunn | JR | 5'10" | 187 | — |
Special Teams · 4
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | 1st | Hank Pepper | SR | 6'1" | 215 | ★★★ |
| P | 1st | Eddie Czaplicki | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| P | — | Cameron Shirangi | SR | 6'1" | 200 | — |
| PK | 1st | Michael Lantz | — | — | — | ★★★ |
2024 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
35.690
Off PPA
+0.2267
Pass PPA
+0.2346
Rush PPA
+0.2182
Success
48%90
Explosive
1.2228
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
Advanced
2024 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.22 | +0.17 |
| Passing | +0.23 | +0.17 |
| Rushing | +0.21 | +0.18 |
| 1st Down | +0.12 | +0.16 |
| 2nd Down | +0.23 | +0.07 |
| 3rd Down | +0.53 | +0.30 |
Scoring Trend
2024 · pts/game
PPG For
29.8
PPG Against
23.5
Differential
+6.3
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2024
- Overall
- 6-6
- Home
- 4-2
- Away
- 1-4
- Neutral
- 1-0
- Conference
- 4-5
- Non-Conference
- 2-1
- One-Score (≤8)
- 3-5
- Avg Margin
- +6.3
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