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Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 14
    94
    Jayden MaiavaRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 7
    71
    Sam HuardRS SR/TR
  3. 15
    68
    Jonas WilliamsFR
RB
  1. 2
    91
    Waymond JordanSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 8
    85
    King MillerRS SO
  3. 27
    67
    Riley WormleyRS FR
WR-X
  1. 9
    98
    Terrell AndersonJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 10
    73
    Corey SimmsSO
  3. 1
    68
    Ethan FeasterFR
WR-Z
  1. 16
    97
    Tanook HinesSO
    Starter
  2. 17
    74
    Kayden Dixon-WyattFR
SLOT
  1. 0
    81
    Zacharyus WilliamsRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 4
    74
    Trent MosleyFR
TE
  1. 19
    80
    Mark BowmanFR
    Starter
  2. 84
    74
    Tucker AshcraftRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 24
    70
    Carson TabaracciRS SR/TR
LT
  1. 72
    85
    Elijah PaigeRS JR
    Starter
  2. 79
    79
    Elijah VaikonaRS FR
  3. 70
    73
    Aaron DunnRS FR
LG
  1. 73
    85
    Tobias RaymondRS JR
    Starter
  2. 68
    79
    Hayden TreterRS SO
C
  1. 52
    85
    Willi WascherRS FR
    Starter
  2. 56
    74
    Kannon SmithFR
RG
  1. 77
    85
    Alani NoaSR
    Starter
  2. 60
    79
    Kaylon MillerRS SO
RT
  1. 74
    85
    Justin TauanuuRS SO
    Starter
  2. 71
    74
    Keenyi PepeFR
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #13 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: 16.9 → 15.3 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 87th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #1 national

16%

Returning production: 59%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

8 adds in two-deep · avg 86 OVR · top add: T. Anderson (WR, 98, from NC State)

Coach USCTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for USC?

USC Trojans starting lineup

Jayden Maiava is the projected starting quarterback for USC as of August 17, 2026. Sam Huard is listed second.

USC also projects Waymond Jordan at running back, Terrell Anderson at wide receiver and Mark Bowman at tight end.

The full USC Trojans two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Jayden Maiava · QBWaymond Jordan · RBTerrell Anderson · WR-XMark Bowman · TE

Common questions

Who is USC's starting quarterback?
Jayden Maiava is the projected starting quarterback for USC as of August 17, 2026. Sam Huard is listed second.
Who starts at running back for USC?
Waymond Jordan is the projected starter at running back for USC, with King Miller listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for USC?
Terrell Anderson is the projected starter at wide receiver for USC, with Corey Simms listed second.
Who starts at tight end for USC?
Mark Bowman is the projected starter at tight end for USC, with Tucker Ashcraft listed second.
When was the USC Trojans depth chart last updated?
The USC Trojans depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was USC's record last season?
USC Trojans finished 9-4 (7-2 in Big Ten play).