USC Trojans Depth Chart

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Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 14
    98
    Jayden MaiavaRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 15
    78
    Jonas WilliamsFR
  3. 7
    67
    Sam HuardRS SR/TR
RB
  1. 2
    95
    Waymond JordanSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 8
    85
    King MillerRS SO
  3. 22
    72
    Shahn AlstonFR
WR-X
  1. 10
    82
    Corey SimmsSO
    Starter
  2. 16
    82
    Tanook HinesSO
  3. 85
    72
    Tron BakerFR
WR-Z
  1. 17
    84
    Kayden Dixon-WyattFR
    Starter
  2. 1
    78
    Ethan FeasterFR
  3. 80
    72
    Luc WeaverFR
SLOT
  1. 4
    84
    Trent MosleyFR
    Starter
  2. 0
    79
    Zacharyus WilliamsRS SO/TR
TE
  1. 19
    84
    Mark BowmanFR
    Starter
  2. 84
    77
    Tucker AshcraftRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 88
    71
    Taniela TupouRS FR
LT
  1. 72
    85
    Elijah PaigeRS JR
    Starter
  2. 51
    78
    Vlad DyakonovFR
  3. 79
    73
    Elijah VaikonaRS FR
LG
  1. 68
    85
    Hayden TreterRS SO
    Starter
  2. 66
    78
    Breck KolojayFR
C
  1. 73
    85
    Tobias RaymondRS JR
    Starter
  2. 52
    79
    Willi WascherRS FR
RG
  1. 77
    85
    Alani NoaSR
    Starter
  2. 60
    79
    Kaylon MillerRS SO
  3. 56
    72
    Kannon SmithFR
RT
  1. 74
    85
    Justin TauanuuRS SO
    Starter
  2. 70
    79
    Aaron DunnRS FR

Next game kickoff time

USC Trojans plays Rutgers away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachLincoln Rileysince 2022
Offensive CoordinatorLuke Huard
Defensive CoordinatorGary Patterson

What's Next

Who do they play next?at Rutgers · Sat, Sep 19 · 03:30 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Jayden Maiava — starting quarterback for USCHow do they compare?Notre Dame — Rivalry
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #12 IN WS POWER
    Results this season+1.0 pts

    Undefeated so far this season.

    2025 SP+: 17.7

    85%

    Roster talent: 94th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #1 national

    6%

    Returning production: 59%

    2%

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

    Portal

    7 adds in two-deep · avg 86 OVR · top add: A. VanSumeren (NT, 91, from Michigan State)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach USCTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for USC?

    USC Trojans starting lineup

    Jayden Maiava is the projected starting quarterback for USC as of September 16, 2026. Jonas Williams is listed second.

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

    The full USC Trojans two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Jayden Maiava · QBWaymond Jordan · RBCorey Simms · WR-XMark Bowman · TE

    Common questions

    Who is USC's starting quarterback?
    Jayden Maiava is the projected starting quarterback for USC as of September 16, 2026. Jonas Williams 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?
    Corey Simms is the projected starter at wide receiver for USC, with Tanook Hines 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 September 16, 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 Rutgers away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

    Full USC roster

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

    Offense

    WR: Corey Simms, Tanook Hines, Tron Baker

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

    WR: Trent Mosley, Zacharyus Williams

    LT: Elijah Paige, Vlad Dyakonov, Elijah Vaikona

    LG: Hayden Treter, Breck Kolojay

    C: Tobias Raymond, Willi Wascher

    RG: Alani Noa, Kaylon Miller, Kannon Smith

    RT: Justin Tauanuu, Aaron Dunn

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

    QB: Jayden Maiava, Jonas Williams, Sam Huard

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

    Defense

    DE: Luke Wafle, Zuriah Fisher, Simote Katoanga

    NT: Alex VanSumeren, Tomuhini Topui Jr., Jamaal Jarrett

    DT: Jide Abasiri, Floyd Boucard, Jaimeon Winfield

    DE: Kameryn Crawford, Jadyn Ramos

    WLB: Deven Bryant, Jadyn Walker

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

    CB: Jontez Williams, Jayden Crowder, RJ Sermons, Brandon Lockhart

    SS: Christian Pierce, Kennedy Urlacher, Kendarius Reddick

    FS: Prophet Brown, Madden Riordan

    CB: Chasen Johnson, Elbert Hill IV, Carrington Pierce, Marcelles Williams

    NB: Alex Graham, Isaiah Rubin

    RES: Kilian O'Connor, Jahkeem Stewart, Braylan Shelby, Terrell Anderson

    Special Teams

    PT: Lachlan Carrigan, Ryon Sayeri

    PK: Caden Chittenden, Ryon Sayeri

    KO: Ryon Sayeri, Caden Chittenden

    LS: Luke Brown, Dylan Black

    H: Lachlan Carrigan, Nate Hillenburg

    PR: Trent Mosley, Zacharyus Williams, Terrell Anderson

    KR: Deshonne Redeaux, Tron Baker, Shahn Alston, Riley Wormley