The USC Trojans kick off their game against the Illinois Fighting Irish in just a few hours at 9:00 AM PT. Hope everyone has their coffee (or coffee-flavored beer) and is ready for a classic Big Ten clash.
The Big Ten just released the final injury report ahead of the game, and there are not really any surprises for the USC Trojans.
WR Ja’Kobi Lane is listed as questionable. He practiced during the week, so he will likely give it a go during warmups and see how his body responds. The Trojans’ WR room is deep, but it would sure be nice to have 8 back out there.
***Update: Elijah Paige is officially OUT, and Ja’Kobi Lane looks like he will dress and give it a go.
Ja’Kobi Lane is catching passes with the WR warmups in the end zone with Jayden Maiava #USC
— Chris Treviño (@ChrisNTrevino) September 27, 2025
Definitely looks like he’s going to give it a go at least
USC Trojans Injury Report
QUESTIONABLE:
- WR Ja’Kobi Lane
- LT Elijah Paige
OUT:
- WR Zacharyus Williams
- DB Prophet Brown
- DB Alex Graham
- RB Bryan Jackson
- RB Harry Dalton III
- LB Matai Tagoa’i
- K Caden Chittenden
Starting LT Elijah Paige is questionable, but I would lean more towards him not playing. With the bye coming next week, he is a guy you need to have fully healthy down the stretch.
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The shuffle on the offensive line that the USC Trojans deployed last week was very successful, and Lincoln Riley is confident in his depth at the position.
If Paige does not play, expect this to be the starting five on the offensive line.
- LT Justin Tauanuu
- LG Micah Banuelos
- C Kilian O’Connor
- RG Alani Noa
- RT Tobias Raymond
The Trojans and the Fighting Illini kick off at 9:00 AM PT on FOX.