Live updates from USC Trojans spring game

USC defensive end Nate Clifton warms up ahead of the 2024 spring game for the Trojans (acscottphotography/WeAreSC)

The USC Trojans are set to close their 2024 spring ball with the annual spring game in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday afternoon.

WeAreSC is in attendance and will provide running updates and commentary throughout the day.

According to head coach Lincoln Riley, the Trojans will play one half of football.

Scoring Rules

The USC defense will start the game leading 24-0.

USC Defensive Scoring
3 points for a turnover
3 points for a fourth-down stop
3 points for a missed field goal
7 points for a defensive touchdown
7 points for a safety

USC Offensive Scoring
3 points for a field goal
6 points for a touchdown
1 point for a PAT

Injury updates

Defensive tackle Bear Alexander will miss the spring game as he battles a hamstring issue this spring. Defensive end Solomon Tuliaupupu and offensive lineman Micah Banuelos are out.

Cornerback John Humphrey will miss the game after suffering an injury late this spring. Riley said he will be recovered in time for fall camp. Safety Jaylin Smith was injured early in spring and missed most of it. He, too, will sit this one out. With two expected starters out in the secondary, that group will be an interesting one to watch throughout the day.

Safety Zion Branch, tight end Lake McRee and offensive lineman Gino Quinones have been unavailable all spring as they recover from 2023 season-ending injuries.

Starting Lineups

Offense (First 11 out for pre-game warmups)

QB Miller Moss
RB Woody Marks
WR Duce Robinson
WR Kyron Hudson
WR Makai Lemon
TE Kade Eldridge
LT Elijah Paige
LG Emmanuel Pregnon
C Jonah Monheim
RG Alani Noa
RT Mason Murphy

Defense

DE Jamil Muhammad
DT Kobe Pepe
DT Nate Clifton
DE Anthony Lucas
LB Mason Cobb
LB Easton Mascarenas-Arnold
CB Jacobe Covington
CB DeCarlos Nicholson
NB Prophet Brown
S Akili Arnold
S Kamari Ramsey

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