With spring football practice approaching, reporters met with USC’s staff to talk about the Trojans. Here are 10 more notes, quotes and things to know ahead of spring football …Advertisement1. The most encouraging development on USC’s defensive front? Wafle is sure to play, while freshman defensive tackles Jaimeon Winfield and Tomuhini Topui look primed for early roles. Skyler Jones, USC’s new defensive tackles coach, got his break in college football because of Eric Henderson.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 24, 2026 16:28 UTC