While Jayden Maiava is the heavy favorite for QB1 duties, prized freshman Husan Longstreet showed his potential early. This puts the renown QB developer Riley in a relatively tough spot. Maiava handled the reins toward the end of 2024 and flashed his potential.

Following this year's Big Ten Media Days, the USC Trojans reassured college football fans that USC is prepared for a redemption season after a productive offsea

The USC Trojans need new leaders to step up for 2025. Lincoln Riley pinpointed one he especially challenged during Big Ten Media Days. And per Riley's words, this particular returner answered the bell immediately.