LOS ANGELES — Five-star USC freshman Alijah Arenas is likely to make his long-awaited debut for the Trojans this week against Northwestern. Arenas is considered "probable" for Wednesday's game, a person familiar with his status but not authorized to speak publicly told The Los Angeles Times. The addition of the five-star freshman, who has yet to play at USC since injuring his knee in the summer, comes at a critical time for the Trojans. Arenas returned to practice last month and was initially expected to debut last week. ©2026 Los Angeles Times.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 20, 2026 11:15 UTC