USC's Anthony Lucas Out for Season After Leg Surgery

The Trojans face a challenging season ahead as they lose their top defensive end to injury.

Anthony Lucas, USC's leading defensive end, is out for the rest of the season due to a lower extremity injury sustained during the game against Penn State.
Lucas underwent surgery to address the injury, which occurred after he slipped and collided with the Penn State quarterback.
The injury is a significant setback for USC's defense, which was already struggling with depth issues and pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
Head coach Lincoln Riley is considering several young players, including freshmen Kameryn Fountain and Lorenzo Cowan, to fill the void left by Lucas.
USC's season has been challenging, with the team losing three of their last four games and now facing further difficulties without one of their key defensive players.