The USC Trojans were without starters, linebacker Mason Cobb and cornerback, Jaylin Smith in the teams 48-0 victory over Utah State on Saturday. USC coach Linco
was back at practice on Tuesday but not in pads. However, coach Riley says Cobb has "really progressed well, having the week off was good for him".
Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans linebacker Mason Cobb tackles LSU Tigers running back John Emery Jr. during the third quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images / Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Imagesfans on Saturday as he was seen wearing a big knee brace before the game, paving way for UCLA transfer John Humphrey to get his first start for USC.
"Jaylin was a late scratch in the game, was really close to being able to play but we decided to play that one a little smart, all good there," Riley said.in their upset victory over the LSU Tigers on September 1st. Smith received a majority of the reps at one of the cornerback positions, playing 52 of 64 defensive snaps. His tackle on LSU running back John Emery inside the 15-yard line late in the fourth quarter saved a touchdown.
Cobb was tied for second on the team in tackles with seven. His pressure on LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier on fourth down during the Tigers first possession forced him to get rid of the ball quickly, forcing a turnover on downs. After theSep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts in the first half against the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium.
USC has a bye this week, giving Smith and Cobb an extra week to get healthy before traveling to Ann Arbor to take the No. 17 Michigan Wolverines on September 21st at 12:30 P.T.MORE: USC Trojans vs. Michigan Wolverines Official Kickoff Time and TV Broadcast ScheduleMORE: USC Trojans Quarterback Jayden Maiava Makes Polynesian History: 'A Blessing'Kendell Hollowell, a Southern California native has been been covering collegiate athletics since 2020 via radio and digital journalism.
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