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Trojan Injuries Mount Before Big Ten Opener
18 Sep
Summary
- USC faces Rutgers in their Big Ten road opener with a 3-0 record.
- Freshman WR Trent Mosley is out with a knee injury, missing multiple games.
- USC is a 22.5-point favorite against Rutgers, who is 0-2.
The USC Trojans, ranked No. 12, are preparing for their first Big Ten road game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Having secured a 3-0 start with dominant non-conference wins, USC aims for a College Football Playoff run. However, their preparation has been hampered by significant injuries. Promising freshman wide receiver Trent Mosley is confirmed to miss multiple games due to a knee injury, a substantial blow to the offense.
Further complicating matters, defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart and linebacker Jadyn Walker are listed as questionable for Saturday's game. A substantial list of Trojans are out, including Kendarius Reddick, Shaun Scott, Elijah Newby, Madden Riordan, Dylan Black, Taylor Johnson, Kilian O'Connor, Roderick Tezeno, Taniela Tupou, and Brendan Cho. The Trojans are favored by 22.5 points against Rutgers, who are 0-2 this season.
The game is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th, at SHI Stadium in Piscataway. USC seeks to improve to 4-0 before a crucial game against No. 21 Oregon. Road wins have been a challenge for USC, and a decisive victory over Rutgers could boost their confidence. Meanwhile, Rutgers, under coach Greg Schiano, is desperate for a win after losses to UMass and Boston College, which have put pressure on the coaching staff.
