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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USC injuries stack up in first half against Illinois
CHAMPAIGN — USC receiver Ja’Kobi Lane trotted out onto the field of Gies Memorial Stadium on Saturday morning, dressed to play against Illinois. The receiver, who ranks second on the team in receiving yards with 239 yards on nine catches, was listed as questionable heading into the game due to an undisclosed injury. The junior saw limited playing time and first got into the game late in the first quarter for one play. Head coach Lincoln Riley de…
UPDATE: USC Trojans Reveal Status Of Ja'Kobi Lane Against Illinois In Final Injury Report - LAFB Network
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images 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 …
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