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In A High-Stakes Season, Lincoln Riley Is Betting USC’s Future On 5 True Freshmen
USC will become the first Power Four program to start five true freshmen in Week 1 since the Colorado Buffaloes in 2021.
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USC will be the first Power Four football program since the 2021 Colorado Buffaloes to start five true freshmen in its Week 1 lineup.
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