USC Trojans Practice No. 16 Notes
Last on-field viewing day before game week
Hot day. Moving week on campus (students back). Parking sparse. Final full viewing access of USC Trojans fall camp — next week shifts to press-conference only.
Big News: Key Players Back In Pads
- Mark Bowman (true freshman TE) and Breck Kolojay (OL) both returned to pads after missing a couple of practices.
- Coach Riley had already indicated these were normal camp bumps and bruises (outside of the known longer-term situation with Killian O’Connor). No major injury concerns.
- Every rep matters for true freshmen, so this is a clear positive heading into the final stretch.
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Mark Bowman notes
- Currently my projected starting tight end.
- Rotation looks like Bowman + Tucker Ashcraft + Nela Tupou (especially in 13 personnel).
- Now listed at 245 pounds. Size + movement as a true freshman continues to stand out.
- Saw sled work and blocking drills. Looked unrestricted in the portions available to media.
Breck Kolojay notes
- Currently sits as the backup/next-man-up guard (essentially guard No. 3 on the two-deep).
- Can play either side.
- Still getting fully acclimated after earlier bangs; has a high ceiling but the guys ahead of him have had strong camps.
Special Teams Snapshot
Punt return rotation
- Trent Mosley remains the clear favorite to start.
- Zacharyus Williams, and newly added Terrell Anderson, also getting work. Depth and versatility look solid.
Kick return
- Deshonne Redeaux remains my pick for the starter.
- Riley Wormley and Shahn Alston also in the mix.
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Other Observations
- Tanook Hines was back practicing with no setbacks after returning the previous day.
- Individual periods featured offensive and defensive lines working specific techniques (including splitting double teams).
- Strong player-coaching culture visible — upperclassmen and starters (examples included Jahkeem Stewart coaching up Floyd Boucard) actively teaching technique to teammates during drills.
- Overall intensity and physicality continue to rise as the season opener (San Jose State) approaches. Feels like the team is flipping the switch into game-week mode.
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Post-Practice Interviews
Spoke with Prophet Brown, Floyd Boucard, Zuriah Fisher, and RJ Sermons.
Prophet Brown
- Happy to be healthy and available after missing all of last season.
- Emphasized versatility — can play corner, nickel, or safety.
- Enjoying the defensive system under Gary Patterson and Paul Gonzalez.
Zuriah Fisher
- Highlighted the growth of younger players in the room from spring to fall.
- Specifically called out Simote Katoanga’s development.
- Room has good depth.
RJ Sermons (first media availability as a redshirt freshman)
- Legacy player who is focused on building his own legacy.
- Strong relationship with Coach Reed.
- Talked about how tight-knit the position room feels.
Looking Ahead
- Lincoln Riley Zoom/media availability on Thursday.
- Official depth chart expected soon.
- Season opener is roughly 10 days away.
- This was the last chance for media to watch individual/stretching periods on the field this year.
Clean, focused practice with the right guys getting back healthy at the right time. Intensity is climbing exactly when it should.
Fight On.