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Lincoln Riley Starts 5 True Freshmen for USC Season Opener

Published August 27, 2026 · Updated August 28, 2026 · Fox Sports

Lincoln Riley is making a bold move for USC, starting five true freshmen in the season opener against San Jose State after securing the top recruiting class.

USC will become the first Power Four program to start five true freshmen in Week 1 since Colorado in 2021. The lineup includes five-star edge rusher Luke Wafle, tight end Mark Bowman, cornerback Elbert Hill, and wide receivers Trent Mosley and Kayden Dixon-Wyatt. truewildgame.online

Bowman reclassified to the 2026 class to play immediately. Riley, known for developing young receivers like CeeDee Lamb, hopes this youth movement will maximize quarterback Jayden Maiava's senior season.

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