With a 3-0 record, it was pretty clear that Lincoln Riley and the Trojans were ready to be contenders. But just when they thought they were gaining momentum, disaster came in waves. The team is facing a massive hole in one specific unit. The reason? Injuries. And after the Purdue game, a 4th player is sidelined and is now out for the entire season.
USC has a cornerback situation that needs to be addressed. Chasen Johnson has injured his knee again, against Purdue, and is out for the season. USC writer Chris Trevino confirmed it on X: “BREAKING: Lincoln Riley announces that CB Chasen Johnson will be out for the rest of the season.” The worst part is Johnson was expected to compete for a starting spot after coming in from UCF. But now his sophomore season ends with just one tackle o