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  08/09/22 - *Jordan Addison, Jr/2023, USC, 5-11, 173 (DS#2 WR) + More +

  Jordan Addison first saw the news on social media. Not only was the reigning Biletnikoff Award winner's potential transfer blowing up online, but it also came with an extra scoop of controversy. ESPN reported on April 29 that Addison was considering USC as a destination before officially entering the portal. Pittsburgh officials cried "tampering." Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi placed multiple frustrated calls to USC's Lincoln Riley. Critics wondered if Addison was selling out for name, image and likeness deals. Three months and one new school later, Addison, sporting a freshly pressed USC jersey, had a simple response. "Just some BS," Addison said Thursday, meeting with local media for the first time since transferring to USC. "But I mean, the truth always going to come to light, so I just make sure I'm just going to keep working and make sure I'm ready for the season." Following the contentious journey through the transfer portal, Addison finally will get to work with the Trojans as Riley opens his first fall camp Friday. "I wasn't coming out here for all the lights, camera, action and all that. I just wanted to make sure they knew that I was strictly business."

USC teammates couldn't hide their excitement about the top receiver who has scorched the field during summer conditioning and player-run practices. Running back Travis Dye joked he saw smoke coming off Addison's shoes when players were running sprints and Addison was measured close to 23 mph. "Jordan Addison is a freak of nature," said Dye, a transfer from Oregon. "That man can run like a gazelle, has hands like nobody's business. I always compare him to Calvin Ridley because he just has that type of running style and his cuts are just super smooth." - Los Angeles Times


(DS#2 WR) Jr/2023 WR *Jordan Addison, USC
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  08/09/22 - Sam Huard, rSr/2027, USC, 6-1, 210 (DS#999 QB) + More +

  Sam Huard is a work in progress. There was plenty of progress Friday morning. In UW's second practice of preseason camp, Huard - a 6-foot-2, 193-pound redshirt freshman and former five-star recruit - took the bulk of the starting reps, as UW continues to split first-team snaps among its three competing quarterbacks. (Junior Michael Penix Jr. was the primary starter Thursday, while sophomore Dylan Morris took sporadic starting snaps Friday as well.) Huard made the day's most glaring mistake, staring down a wide receiver while husky nickelback Dominique Hampton dropped into coverage and nabbed an easy interception. Huard didn't hesitate to make up for that mistake.

A play later, the lefty took a shotgun snap and dropped a rainbow along the left sideline for a picturesque 56-yard touchdown to wide receiver Jalen McMillan - who had bolted past cornerback Mishael Powell. Huard added two more majestic touchdowns, serving up a floater that wide receiver Rome Odunze outmuscled corner Jordan Perryman to corral for another 56-yard score, before exposing a secondary that bit hard on play-action to locate wideout Jabez Tinae for a 70-yard catch and run. In all, it was perhaps Huard's most complete practice performance since arriving at UW - and a necessary outburst to keep him in the hunt alongside Penix and Morris. UW coach Kalen DeBoer said Thursday that the three quarterbacks will receive equal reps at least through the team's first scrimmage Aug. 13. Ultimately, the quarterback who best minimizes mistakes might start Sept. 3 against Kent State. Huard certainly didn't let one such mistake submarine his first-team opportunity Friday morning. - Seattle Times


(DS#999 QB) rSr/2027 QB Sam Huard, USC
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  08/09/22 - *Jordan Addison, Jr/2023, USC, 5-11, 173 (DS#2 WR) + More +

  Before he even entered the transfer portal in May, rumors and accusations began swirling around about wide receiver Jordan Addison. The allegations were serious: Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi reportedly believed that USC was tampering with Addison, trying to sway him to USC with NIL offers. Once those rumors hit the Internet, it did not matter that the quarterback, offensive coordinator and receivers coach who had helped Addison win the Biletnikoff Award had all left Pitt during the offseason. They were taken as the truth, even as Addison shook his head as he saw the news on social media. "Just some B.S.," Addison said Thursday. "The truth always going to come to light so I just make sure I'm just going to keep working and make sure I'm ready for the season." Addison was speaking in a cardinal jersey at USC media day in his first meeting with local press.

He did in fact choose USC, as much of the speculation suggested he would. But, he says, for very different reasons than NIL. At Pac-12 media day last week, USC head coach Lincoln Riley said that during Addison's official visit to campus, the receiver missed several meals and entertainment that the Trojans had scheduled for him. Instead, they watched more film and discussed the details of Riley's plan for him in the USC offense. "He's a kid that's all about ball," Riley said. For his part, Addison said he had a gut feeling that it might be in his best interest to enter the transfer portal. Soon after, quarterback Caleb Williams began texting him to recruit him to USC. Williams also instructed more than a dozen of his teammates to do the same, telling them they needed Addison to be a difference-maker this season. - Orange County Register


(DS#2 WR) Jr/2023 WR *Jordan Addison, USC
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  08/05/22 - MarShawn Lloyd, rJr/2024, USC, 5-09, 220 (DS#5 RB) + More +

  The two-headed rushing attack of Kevin Harris and ZaQuandre White is no more, as each player is off to the NFL. That leaves South Carolina in need of a lead back. Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield has said he'd prefer to have a No. 1 guy rather than rotate a few players in and out at tailback. That said, the Gamecocks have options. Wake Forest transfer Christian Beal-Smith led the Demon Deacons in rushing each of the last two years - including in 2020 when he shared the backfield with eventual Heisman Trophy contender Kenneth Walker III. With one year of eligibility remaining, expect him to be squarely in the mix.

MarShawn Lloyd is the other big factor here. The former top-65 recruit has been limited during his South Carolina by an ACL tear he suffered in fall camp as a freshman. Now entering his third year in the program, Beamer and his staff are hopeful he's back to full-go. Lloyd looked the part of the speedster he was billed as coming out of high school during his limited reps last season. He'll have every opportunity to be the lead back in 2022, and it's not completely inconceivable he and Beal-Smith end up splitting time, despite Satterfield's preference. - Rock Hill Herald


(DS#5 RB) rJr/2024 RB MarShawn Lloyd, USC
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  08/03/22 - Brenden Rice, Sr/2024, USC, 6-2, 208 (DS#15 WR) + More +

  2022 PRESEASON PAUL HORNUNG AWARD WATCH LIST: Brenden Rice, Southern Cal,...In his 2-year (2020-21) career at Colorado, he had 27 receptions for 419 yards (15.5 avg) with 5 TDs, plus 19 kickoff returns for 506 yards (26.6 avg), an 81-yard scoring punt return and 6 carries for 54 yards (9.0 avg) while appearing in 17 games (with 12 starts). He had a pair of 100-yard receiving games in his career. - USC Football

(DS#15 WR) Sr/2024 WR Brenden Rice, USC
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  08/03/22 - Woody Marks, rSr/2025, USC, 5-10, 207 (DS#22 RB) + More +

  2022 PRESEASON PAUL HORNUNG AWARD WATCH LIST: Jo'Quavious Marks, Mississippi State,...Marks has certainly showcased his versatility during his first two seasons in Mike Leach's Air Raid offense. He has not only proven he can pick up yardage by carrying the football but can also be an effective option in the passing game as both a blocker and receiver out of the backfield. The 5-foot-10, 210-pounder from Atlanta, Georgia has rushed 176 times for 728 yards and nine touchdowns in his career while also hauling in 143 passes for 770 yards and three more scores. He has also returned 11 kickoffs for 231 yards. Marks broke the Bulldogs' receiving record for both a running back and a freshman in 2020 with his 60-catch season. Last fall, Marks' 83 catches were the most by a running back in the country and also topped all Southeastern Conference tailbacks with 502 receiving yards. - Mississippi State Football

(DS#22 RB) rSr/2025 RB Woody Marks, USC
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  08/02/22 - *Tuli Tuipulotu, Jr/2023, USC, 6-3, 266 (DS#9 DE) + More +

  2022 PRESEASON CHUCK BEDNARIK AWARD WATCH LIST: Tuli Tuipulotu, USC, Junior DT,...Tuipulotu, a force to be reckoned with in the trenches, returns as a starter on the Trojan defensive line as a junior in 2022. He has 70 tackles, including 10 for losses (with 7.5 sacks), 2 deflections, a fumble recovery for a TD and 2 forced fumbles in his career while appearing in 18 games, with 15 starts. - USC Football

(DS#9 DE) Jr/2023 DE *Tuli Tuipulotu, USC
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  08/02/22 - Kyon Barrs, rSr/2024, USC, 6-2, 301 (DS#71 DT) + More +

  2022 PRESEASON OUTLAND TROPHY WATCHLIST: DT Kyon Barrs, Arizona,...Barrs was named All-Pac-12 Second Team in 2021 after making 33 tackles for a loss, and a team-leading five sacks. During his sophomore season, he finished tied for eighth in the Pac-12 in sacks. The Murrieta, California product was also included on the preseason East-West Shrine Bowl, and the Lott IMPACT Trophy watch lists announced in the last two weeks. During his career with Arizona, he has made 63 total tackles including 8.0 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks. - Arizona Football

(DS#71 DT) rSr/2024 DT Kyon Barrs, USC
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  08/02/22 - Caleb Williams, Jr/2024, USC, 6-1, 214 (DS#1 QB) + More +

  2022 PRESEASON WALTER CAMP PLAYER OF YEAR PLAYER TO WATCH: Caleb Williams, QB, sophomore, USC,...Overall in 2021 at Oklahoma while appearing in 11 games (all but West Virginia and Nebraska) and starting the last 7 contests (TCU, Kansas, Texas Tech, Baylor, Iowa State, Oklahoma State, Oregon), he completed 136-of-211 passes (64.5%) for 1,912 yards and 21 TDs with 4 interceptions and he ran for 442 yards on 79 carries (5.6 avg) with 6 TDs. - USC Football

(DS#1 QB) Jr/2024 QB Caleb Williams, USC
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  08/02/22 - *Tuli Tuipulotu, Jr/2023, USC, 6-3, 266 (DS#9 DE) + More +

  2022 PRESEASON OUTLAND TROPHY WATCHLIST: DT Tuli Tuipulotu, USC,...Tuipulotu proved to be one of the nation’s top young defensive linemen as a sophomore starter in 2021. Overall in 2021 while starting all 12 games, he had 48 tackles, including 7.5 for losses of 42 yards (with a team-high 5.5 sacks for 39 yards), plus 2 deflections, 1 fumble recovery for a TD and 2 forced fumbles. - USC Football

(DS#9 DE) Jr/2023 DE *Tuli Tuipulotu, USC
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  08/02/22 - Andrew Vorhees, rSr/2023, USC, 6-6, 310 (DS#9 OG) + More +

  2022 PRESEASON OUTLAND TROPHY WATCHLIST: G Andrew Vorhees, USC,...Vorhees has appeared in 44 games on the offensive line in his career, with 25 starts at right guard, 8 starts at left guard and 4 starts at left tackle. He has 2 career tackles. - USC Football

(DS#9 OG) rSr/2023 OG Andrew Vorhees, USC
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  08/01/22 - *Jordan Addison, Jr/2023, USC, 5-11, 173 (DS#2 WR) + More +

  2022 PRESEASON WALTER CAMP PLAYER OF YEAR PLAYER TO WATCH: Jordan Addison, WR, junior, USC,...In his 2-year (2021-22) career at Pittsburgh, he had 160 receptions for 2.259 yards (14.1 avg) with 21 TDs, plus 75 carries for 114 yards (7.1 avg) with 1 TD, 14 punt returns for 200 yards (14.3 avg), 2 kickoff returns for 39 yards (19.5 avg) and a tackle. - USC Football

(DS#2 WR) Jr/2023 WR *Jordan Addison, USC
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  08/01/22 - *Tuli Tuipulotu, Jr/2023, USC, 6-3, 266 (DS#9 DE) + More +

  2022 PRESEASON BRONKO NAGURSKI TROPHY WATCHLIST: DT Tuli Tuipulotu, USC,...Tuipulotu has 70 tackles, including 10 for losses (with 7.5 sacks), 2 deflections, a fumble recovery for a TD and 2 forced fumbles in his career while appearing in 18 games, with 15 starts. - USC Football

(DS#9 DE) Jr/2023 DE *Tuli Tuipulotu, USC
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  08/01/22 - Caleb Williams, Jr/2024, USC, 6-1, 214 (DS#1 QB) + More +

  A nation-leading 20 kids have transferred to USC from other schools. At least that many have been forced out of the program. The money is flowing, the promises are soaring, the program has been turned on its helmet, and you know what that means. New coach Lincoln Riley MUST deliver at least a CFP team and he knows it. "We didn't come here to play for second, we are not wired that way," Riley said. "We came here competitively to win championships, win them now and to win them for a long time." Players who are the biggest targets of expectation are quarterback Caleb Williams, who arrived from Oklahoma with Riley, and wide receiver Jordan Addison, the Biletnikoff Award winner from Pittsburgh. Williams was asked what he would consider a successful season. "Win every game," he said. To do so, USC may need to score 50 points a game. Riley doesn't do defense. At Oklahoma, opponents scored 54, 45 and 63 points in three of their four bowl appearances. Que the scoreboard. - Los Angeles Times

(DS#1 QB) Jr/2024 QB Caleb Williams, USC
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  08/01/22 - Kyon Barrs, rSr/2024, USC, 6-2, 301 (DS#71 DT) + More +

  After being sidelined for spring ball and most of the offseason, Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Jamarye Joiner and defensive tackle Kyon Barrs, both of whom suffered foot injuries in the spring, will be available for the start of preseason training camp on Wednesday, according to head coach Jedd Fisch at Pac-12 Media Day on Friday. Both Barrs and Joiner underwent surgery in Los Angeles with specialists tied to the L.A. Rams, the NFL team Fisch was an assistant for in 2018. For Joiner, the 6-foot-1-inch, 209-pound Tucson native and Cienega High School product will return to a wide receiver corps that includes UTEP transfer preseason All-Pac-12 selection Jacob Cowing, star freshman Tetairoa McMillan, Dorian Singer, Kevin Green, Anthony Simpson and A.J. Jones, among others.

The fifth-year Joiner will attempt to work his way back into Arizona's offense after three foot operations over the last two years for the "Jones fracture" he initially suffered during spring 2020. After returning in 2021, Joiner swapped reps at wide receiver and quarterback, totaling 204 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns. Barrs, a 6-3, 297-pound All-Pac-12 selection, is expected to be among Arizona's top defensive players in 2022 after a 2021 campaign that included 33 tackles, eight stops for loss and a team-high five sacks in 10 games. - Arizona Star News


(DS#71 DT) rSr/2024 DT Kyon Barrs, USC
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