Oregon vs. USC
Oregon Ducks:
Depth Chart | Roster
QB - Dante Moore #5
Prior to the week two loss to Oklahoma State, Moore’s career low completion rate was 60% (vs. Indiana in the playoffs). His 48.3% rate coupled with poor film, shoddy footwork, and lack of physical presence has put some of his top-end potential in question. He has some work to do and a road game at USC can right the ship.
WR - Evan Stewart #7
After missing all of 2025 with a serious knee injury, the former Freshman All-American is the number one receiver in the Ducks’ passing game. He is slippery and elusive after the catch with excellent acceleration out of his breaks.
OC - Iapani Laloulu #72
The leader of the line has yet to allow a single pressure in 2026. The stout but sneaky quick and and athletic power blocker has a lot of juice in his hands with balance and precision stemming from the lower half to make him a threat in all situations.
TE - Jamari Johnson #9
His status is unknown, as Johnson has not played since week one with an undisclosed injury but Head Coach Dan Lanning said it would not be a long-term thing. Do not sleep on the tight end who out-shined eventual first-rounder Kenyon Sadiq over the final seven games last year and is an absolute menace after the catch.
ED - Matayo Uiagalelei #10
Workman like player with solid speed, size and athleticism. Natural knee bender that’s effective taking on blocks and setting the edge. Has agility to make plays inside or outside in chase mode. Shows speed to power as a pass rusher along with a long arm move and cross chop to escape blocks. Not the most physical against the run and can get turned out.
ED - Teitum Tuioti #44
Hot motor player with non-stop hustle. Quick at the snap he can set the edge with powerful hands to gain separation. Can get off blocks and chase. As a pass rusher, shows a bull rush into a move and can knock a tackle back on his heels collapsing the pocket. Shows an effective arm over move to escape. Has some hip tightness and tends to be straight line. Lacks ideal length for the edge but he plays.
DT A’Mauri Washington #52
Has the size NFL teams covet for a run stuffing interior defender. Consistent to hold the point and stack and shed single blocks with enough lateral quickness to make plays along the line. Collapse the pocket style pass rusher with upside for more. Struggles at times with double teams and combo blocks and can lose his pad level too easily.
DT - Bear Alexander #1
Alexander is well traveled but has found a home at Oregon after stops at Georgia and USC. Talented prospect with a quick first step and active hands to stack and shed. Has range to make plays along the line. Improving pass rusher with a developing arsenal of moves. His motor tends to run hot and cold and he will struggle with powerful interior blockers at times.
S - Koi Perich #3
Versatile prospect who transferred from Minnesota in 2026. Was a ball hawk as a true freshman, but since coming to Oregon has had some problems with zone concepts. Has been effective as a quarters and box safety showing range in pursuit and improved tackling skill. Shows linebacker-like instincts close to the line. The tools and athleticism are there to be a quality safety prospect in the upcoming draft.
USC Trojans:
Depth Chart | Roster
QB - Jayden Maiava #14
Nobody has thrown for more scores or yards in the Power Four than Maiava, a 6’4/230 pounder who plays strong against contact and has proven to be difficult to get to the ground. He throws a smooth and catchable ball with anticipation and touch, making him a receiver-friendly threat for a high-powered offense.
RB - Waymond Jordan #2
The former number one junior college recruit has carried his production over to the FBS level, averaging over six yards per carry with effective balance and power after contact. His low-to-the-ground running style is tough for defenders to square up and the acceleration traits put a lot of pressure on the front seven.
OT - Elijah Paige #72
Paige is a rising fourth year junior who plays long and wide but also with the proper bend in his knees and accuracy from his hands. He climbs the edge with urgency but never seems out of control or off-balance, keeping his floor from snap to snap high.
OG - Alani Noa - #77
A highly experienced interior blocker who has seen nearly all of his snaps at right guard, Noa brings violence and pop off the snap and has not allowed a sack since November of last year. He can bend and redirect well with more than enough tape proving he has real ability to move defenders in the run game.
ED - Braylan Shelby #10
Notable first step quickness and speed to turn the corner in the pass rush. Was a productive pass rusher as a junior but so far in 2026 has not been effective in limited playing time as a backup. While he has the desired size on the edge, he lacks lower body power to hold the point. Too easily locked up and moved out. We’ll need to see improvement as USC moves into the meat of their schedule.
DT - Jide Abasiri #97
Abasiri is undersized for the interior as far as weight but has desired length. Shows snap quickness and normally plays with leverage but struggles to sustain it against power and double teams. Has inline agility to make plays along the line and hustles in pursuit. Shows some bull rush with an arm over move to finish. Will need to see him have success against higher level competition as the season goes on.
CB - Jontez Williams #0
Transfer from Iowa State in 2026. Primarily a boundary corner, he shows quick feet and ability to match and mirror route breaks throughout the tree. Fundamentally sound, he was effective as an outside zone defender at Iowa State and is playing more press man at USC. In quarters he has a feel for route concepts and is sudden to break on underneath throws. Gets grabby at times vs. quick footed receivers.