USC has a new explosive playmaker emerge vs Rutgers
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USC has a new explosive playmaker emerge vs Rutgers
Micah Huff, Trojans Wire·Trojans Wire
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In theUSC Trojans' running back room, the obvious stars of the show areKing MillerandWaymond Jordan. At times, in the first games of the season, fans have had a chance to see just how deep and talented this room actually is. AgainstRutgers, theTrojansshowed they have a versatile weapon in freshman running back RileyWormley.
Wormley had a good preseason camp and was a scrutinized player prior to the season. In the first few games, he had been relatively quiet; in Week 3, Wormley was my breakout star of the game.
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Riley Wormley gave the Trojans the explosion they were missing with some big plays on both sides of the ball. Wormley did not need to have too many touches in this game to have a huge impact. On the ground, Wormley had 3 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown. Right at the goal line, to put the game out of reach, Wormley caught a 2-yard touchdown pass.
The underrated back showed he can make plays when his number is called. Wormley is a player who deserves a lot more touches and to be more involved in the offense. Especially with the tough defensive teams coming up on the schedule. USC will need guys that can make explosive plays. Wormley could be a guy who ends up replacing the home-run hitter Mosley was for USC at the start of the season.
USC vs. Louisiana
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USC vs. Louisiana
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USC vs. Louisiana
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
USC vs. Louisiana
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
USC vs. Louisiana
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USC vs. Louisiana
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
USC vs. Louisiana
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
USC vs. Louisiana
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) carries the ball on an 86-yard punt return against Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns safety Kerry Wilson (26) in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
USC vs. Louisiana
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
USC vs. Louisiana
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
1/11
USC wraps up nonconference play with victory over Louisiana
USC vs. Louisiana
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
1/11
USC wraps up nonconference play with victory over Louisiana
USC vs. Louisiana
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
2/11
USC wraps up nonconference play with victory over Louisiana
USC vs. Louisiana
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
3/11
USC wraps up nonconference play with victory over Louisiana
USC vs. Louisiana
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
4/11
USC wraps up nonconference play with victory over Louisiana
USC vs. Louisiana
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
5/11
USC wraps up nonconference play with victory over Louisiana
USC vs. Louisiana
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
6/11
USC wraps up nonconference play with victory over Louisiana
USC vs. Louisiana
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
7/11
USC wraps up nonconference play with victory over Louisiana
USC vs. Louisiana
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
8/11
USC wraps up nonconference play with victory over Louisiana
USC vs. Louisiana
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
9/11
USC wraps up nonconference play with victory over Louisiana
Sep 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) carries the ball on an 86-yard punt return against Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns safety Kerry Wilson (26) in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
10/11
USC wraps up nonconference play with victory over Louisiana
USC vs. Louisiana
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
11/11
USC wraps up nonconference play with victory over Louisiana
USC vs. Louisiana
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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