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USC

at Wisconsin · Sat Oct 24 · 07:30 PM ET · NBC

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Contender
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Starters

  1. QBJayden Maiava
  2. RBKing Miller
  3. WRTanook Hines
  4. TEMark Bowman
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 14
    94
    Jayden MaiavaRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 15
    76
    Jonas WilliamsFR
  3. 7
    66
    Sam HuardRS SR/TR
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RB
  1. 8
    96
    King MillerRS SO
    Starter
  2. 2
    85
    Waymond JordanSR/TR
  3. 27
    68
    Riley WormleyRS FR
WR-X
  1. 16
    96
    Tanook HinesSO
    Starter
  2. 85
    76
    Tron BakerFR
  3. 9
    76
    Terrell AndersonJR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 17
    82
    Kayden Dixon-WyattFR
    Starter
  2. 1
    76
    Ethan FeasterFR
  3. 80
    70
    Luc WeaverFR
SLOT
  1. 0
    83
    Zacharyus WilliamsRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 82
    76
    Roderick TezenoFR
TE
  1. 19
    82
    Mark BowmanFR
    Starter
  2. 84
    75
    Tucker AshcraftRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 88
    69
    Taniela TupouRS FR
LT
  1. 72
    85
    Elijah PaigeRS JR
    Starter
  2. 51
    76
    Vlad DyakonovFR
  3. 79
    73
    Elijah VaikonaRS FR
LG
  1. 60
    85
    Kaylon MillerRS SO
    Starter
  2. 68
    79
    Hayden TreterRS SO
  3. 66
    70
    Breck KolojayFR
C
  1. 73
    85
    Tobias RaymondRS JR
    Starter
  2. 52
    79
    Willi WascherRS FR
RG
  1. 77
    85
    Alani NoaSR
    Starter
  2. 56
    76
    Kannon SmithFR
RT
  1. 74
    85
    Justin TauanuuRS SO
    Starter
  2. 70
    79
    Aaron DunnRS FR

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Next game kickoff time

USC Trojans plays Wisconsin away on Sat, Oct 24. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachLincoln Rileysince 2022
Offensive CoordinatorLuke Huard
Defensive CoordinatorGary Patterson

Team Stats

7 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
36.4
Yards/G
462.4
Pass Yds/G
310.1
Rush Yds/G
152.3
TO Margin
2
3rd Down %
51.22%
Total TD
32
Sacks
15
TFL
26
INT
3
Team Analysis
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Results this season-1.0 pts

Strength of schedule so far this season.

2025 SP+: 17.7

85%

Roster talent: 94th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #1 national

6%

Returning production: 59%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −1.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

8 adds in two-deep · avg 83 OVR · top add: T. Anderson (PR, 90, from NC State)

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USC Trojans transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

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USC Starting Quarterback

USC Trojans starting lineup

USC starting lineup: QB Jayden Maiava, RB King Miller, WR-X Tanook Hines, TE Mark Bowman. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Jayden Maiava is the projected starting quarterback for USC as of October 15, 2026. Jonas Williams is listed second.

USC also projects King Miller at running back, Tanook Hines at wide receiver and Mark Bowman at tight end.

The full USC Trojans two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Jayden Maiava · QBKing Miller · RBTanook Hines · WR-XMark Bowman · TE

Common questions

Who is USC's starting quarterback?
Jayden Maiava is the projected starting quarterback for USC as of October 15, 2026. Jonas Williams is listed second.
Who starts at running back for USC?
King Miller is the projected starter at running back for USC, with Waymond Jordan listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for USC?
Tanook Hines is the projected starter at wide receiver for USC, with Tron Baker 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 October 15, 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).
When does USC Trojans play next?
USC Trojans plays Wisconsin away on Sat, Oct 24. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

Full USC roster

Every player on the USC Trojans depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Tanook Hines, Tron Baker, Terrell Anderson

WR: Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, Ethan Feaster, Luc Weaver

WR: Zacharyus Williams, Roderick Tezeno

LT: Elijah Paige, Vlad Dyakonov, Elijah Vaikona

LG: Kaylon Miller, Hayden Treter, Breck Kolojay

C: Tobias Raymond, Willi Wascher

RG: Alani Noa, Kannon Smith

RT: Justin Tauanuu, Aaron Dunn

TE: Mark Bowman, Tucker Ashcraft, Taniela Tupou, Carson Tabaracci, Walter Matthews

QB: Jayden Maiava, Jonas Williams, Sam Huard

RB: King Miller, Waymond Jordan, Riley Wormley, Shahn Alston, Deshonne Redeaux

Defense

DE: Luke Wafle, Braylan Shelby, Jadyn Ramos

DT: Jide Abasiri, Tomuhini Topui Jr., Jaimeon Winfield, Brendan Cho

DT: Alex VanSumeren, Floyd Boucard, Jamaal Jarrett

DE: Kameryn Crawford, Zuriah Fisher, Simote Katoanga

WLB: Deven Bryant, Jadyn Walker, Elijah Newby

MLB: Desman Stephens II, Ta'Mere Robinson, Talanoa Ili

CB: Jontez Williams, RJ Sermons, Jayden Crowder, Carrington Pierce

SS: Christian Pierce, Marquis Gallegos, Peyton Dyer

FS: Prophet Brown, Madden Riordan, Trestin Castro

CB: Chasen Johnson, Elbert Hill IV, Marcelles Williams, Brandon Lockhart

NB: Alex Graham, Kennedy Urlacher, Isaiah Rubin

RES: Kilian O'Connor, Jahkeem Stewart, Trent Mosley, Kendarius Reddick, Shaun Scott

RES: Corey Simms, Taylor Johnson, Dylan Black

Special Teams

PT: Lachlan Carrigan, Ryon Sayeri

PK: Caden Chittenden, Ryon Sayeri

KO: Ryon Sayeri, Caden Chittenden

LS: Luke Brown, Caleb Moser

H: Lachlan Carrigan, Nate Hillenburg

PR: Terrell Anderson, Zacharyus Williams

KR: Deshonne Redeaux, Ethan Feaster, Tron Baker, Riley Wormley