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USC's Jamaal Jarrett Out for Season After Surgery, Lincoln Riley Confirms

The loss tightens USC’s defensive tackle rotation before Northwestern, prompting increased snaps for reserves.

Overview

  • Lincoln Riley said Tuesday that defensive tackle Jamaal Jarrett had season-ending surgery and will miss the rest of 2025.
  • Jarrett, a Georgia transfer and redshirt sophomore, appeared in five games with three tackles and a pick-six against Purdue, and he last played versus Illinois.
  • USC plans to lean on Devan Thompkins, Jide Abasiri, Keeshawn Silver and Jahkeem Stewart to cover snaps at defensive tackle.
  • Freshman Floyd Boucard returned to practice in full pads after a knee issue, though his availability for Friday remains uncertain.
  • The announcement comes days before USC hosts Northwestern, with Iowa, UCLA and Oregon still ahead in the late-season slate.