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USC injuries stack up in first half against Illinois

USC adjusted its offensive line after multiple injuries including left tackle Elijah Paige and center Kilian O'Connor during the Illinois game, maintaining competitiveness at halftime.

  • On Saturday at Gies Memorial Stadium, the USC Trojans football team faced multiple injuries before kickoff and more as the game progressed, widening pregame absences.
  • After Paige's injury blocking an extra point, starting left tackle Elijah Paige missed most of the second quarter and was later listed officially out.
  • Midway through the second quarter, Kilian O'Connor appeared to injure his left knee and walked off with athletic trainers, while backup center J'Onre Reed replaced him.
  • Illinois' game-winning kick was a 41-yard field goal from David Olano, giving Illinois the win after USC trailed only 14 at halftime.
  • Following a 63-10 setback earlier this season, the Illinois Fighting Illini added to their wins over AP Poll teams since the start of last season.
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On3 broke the news in on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
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