Losing Kilian O’Connor at center is a tough blow, but the Trojans might have a solution with versatile offensive linemen adjusting to fill new roles

The depth on USC’s offensive line is suddenly being tested — three weeks before the season opener. Coach Lincoln Riley told reporters on Thursday that center Kilian O’Connor suffered a...

Southern California starting center Kilian O'Connor will miss the upcoming season due to injury. Head coach Lincoln Riley announced O'Connor's injury Thursday at USC's new $225 million Bloom Football Performance Center. Riley wasn't specific about the nature of O'Connor's setback, only calling it a non-contact “freak injury” that required surgery.

Kilian O'Connor was expected to be USC's starting center in 2026, but the veteran has suffered a season-ending injury.

USC received a crushing blow when Kilian O'Connor suffered a non-contact injury which will sideline him for the full 2026 season