USC football is coming off a 7-6 performance that ended with a 35-31 victory over Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl in their first season in the Big Ten. Now, with an extra year of experience under their belt, Lincoln Riley’s team is looking to take the next step forward.
The team saw a shakeup in the spring portal, with several key players both leaving and joining USC’s roster, most notably with the acquisition of Kennedy Urlacher. Here’s everyone who’s in and out for the Trojans.
Who’s In for USC?
Kennedy Urlacher
The Notre Dame safety is headed across the country to the Fighting Irish’s biggest rival. The former four-star safety recruit saw playing time in his freshman year, 2024, appearing in 14 games, including the team’s national championship loss.
Urlacher totaled 12 tackles, one tackle for loss, one pass breakup, and a pass defense in his 14 appearances, often contributing on special teams.
Ta’Mere Robinson
Robinson mostly saw the field as a special-teams player for Penn State, but also saw some time in his native linebacker role. Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin said the linebacker had been “flashing” just over a week before his portal entrance.
He totaled 13 tackles and 0.5 sacks for the Nittany Lions in two seasons. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining.
Who’s Out for USC?
Lorenzo Cowan
The defensive end did not appear in any games each of the last two seasons. Now, he is heading to Kentucky.
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The former four-star sophomore running back recorded 18 carries for 79 yards and a touchdown, adding two receptions for 13 yards and two kick returns for 23 yards. He redshirted in 2025.
Maliki Crawford
The former four-star cornerback did not appear in any games each of the last two seasons.
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