SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TROJANS
2015 College Football Preview
OFFENSE - 8
------RETURNING STARTERS------
DEFENSE - 9
KEY LOSSES
OFFENSE: Randall Telfer-TE, Andre Heidari-K, Nelson Agholor-WR (NFL), Javorius Allen-TB (NFL), George Farmer-WR (NFL)
DEFENSE: J.R. Tavai-LB, Hayes Pullard-MLB, Leonard Williams-DE (NFL)
QB Cody Kessler

It appears as though the Reggie Bush/NCAA sanctions might finally be a thing of the past. There is plenty of five-star talent running around this campus again, this time with a little more depth behind them. Cody Kessler returns for his third season as the starting QB after the most efficient passing season in USC history. He will operate with a ton of skill and experience across the entire board. USC is just an attitude adjustment away from making big time noise. That adjustment has to start with learning how to win the games they are supposed to win, especially the close ones that have not been favorable in the win column. Yes, the Trojans have to find a way to replace all-everything defensive end Leonard Williams, receiver Nelson Agholor and all-conference rusher Javorius Allen as all bolted early for the NFL. But the return of 17 starters and an incoming recruiting class generally ranked either No. 1 or 2 says the Trojans should move back toward sustainable success, like annual double-digit wins and being in the hunt for championships.

LB Su'a Cravens
 
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 2015 DEPTH CHART
Returning Starters/
Key Players
OFFENSE
QB Cody Kessler-Sr (6-1, 210) Max Browne-So (6-5, 220)
FB Soma Vainuku-Sr (6-0, 270) Jahleel Pinner-Sr (5-11, 235)
TB Justin Davis-Jr (6-1, 195) Tre Madden-Sr (6-1, 225)
WR JuJu Smith-So (6-2, 210) Isaac Whitney-Jr (6-3, 205)
WR Steven Mitchell-So (5-10, 185) Ajene Harris-So (5-11, 180)
WR Darreus Rogers-Jr (6-1, 215) Robby Kolanz-Jr (5-10, 175)
TE Connor Spears-So (6-6, 240) Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick-Jr (6-4, 250)
OT Toa Lobendahn-So (6-3, 280) Chad Wheeler-Jr (6-7, 280)
OG Damien Mama-So (6-5, 370) Chris Brown-RFr (6-5, 295)
C Max Tuerk-Sr (6-6, 285) Khaliel Rodgers-So (6-3, 315)
OG Viane Talamaivao-So (6-3, 330) Jordan Simmons-Jr (6-4, 350)
OT Zach Banner-Jr (6-9, 350) Jordan Austin-RFr (6-5, 280)
K Alex Wood-Jr (5-10, 175) Matt Boermeester-So (6-0, 180)
 
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 2015 DEPTH CHART
Returning Starters/
Key Players
DEFENSE
DE Delvon Simmons-Sr (6-5, 295) Cody Temple-Sr (6-2, 310)
DT Claude Pelon-Sr (6-4, 295) Greg Townsend-Sr (6-3, 275)
NT Antwaun Woods-Sr (6-1, 325) Kenny Bigelow-So (6-3, 310)
RUSH Scott Felix-Jr (6-2, 230) Jabari Ruffin-Jr (6-3, 240)
MLB Anthony Sarao-Sr (6-0, 220) Olajuwon Tucker-So (6-3, 220)
WLB Lamar Dawson-Sr (6-1, 230) Michael Hutchings-Jr (6-1, 210)
OLB Su'a Cravens-Jr (6-1, 225) Quinton Powell-Jr (6-2, 200)
CB Kevon Seymour-Sr (6-0, 185) Jonathan Lockett-So (5-11, 175)
CB Adoree' Jackson-So (5-11, 185) Lamont Simmons-Fr (6-2, 185)
SS John Plattenburg-So (5-11, 180) Chris Hawkins-So (5-11, 185)
FS Leon McQuay-Jr (6-1, 185) Iman Marshall-Fr (6-1, 195)
P Kris Albarado-Sr (5-10,. 200) ..

 

 

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 2015 SCHEDULE

Sep. 5 - Arkansas State
Sep. 12 - Idaho
Sep. 19 - Stanford
Sep. 26 - at Arizona State
Oct. 8 - Washington
Oct. 17 - at Notre Dame
Oct. 24 - Utah
Oct. 31 - at California
Nov. 7 - Arizona
Nov. 13 - at Colorado
Nov. 21 - at Oregon
Nov. 28 - UCLA