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USC Injury Report: Trojans out and questionable against Michigan

Erik-McKinneyby: Erik McKinney10/11/25ErikTMcKinney
USC Trojans tight end Lake McRee (87) looks to get past Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Tony Grimes (0) during the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium
USC Trojans tight end Lake McRee (87) looks to get past Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Tony Grimes (0) during the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. (Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images)

The pregame Big Ten Availability report ahead of the USC Trojans taking on the Michigan Wolverines is out and we have the list and key takeaways from the Trojans listed.

USC players “questionable” for today:

Offensive tackle Elijah Paige
Tight end Lake McRee
Defensive back Alex Graham

USC players “out” for today:

Wide receiver Zacharyus Williams
Defensive back Prophet Brown
Defensive back Alex Graham
Kicker Caden Chittenden
Running back Bryan Jackson
Cornerback Chasen Johnson

Notes and takeaways

There are two big ones with the questionable designation in this one in Paige and McRee. That was expected for Paige, who missed USC’s last game against Illinois due to an injury he suffered against Michigan State three weeks ago.

McRee is a surprise on the list and will absolutely be someone to watch during warmups. McRee has been a huge part of the USC offense this season and has rarely come off the field. The veteran tight end ranks third on the team with 12 receptions for 248 yards and has one touchdown. With Michigan’s outstanding edge rushers, having a tight end like McRee on the field to either help with pass blocking or serve as a reliable outlet for quarterback Jayden Maiava is critical. The Trojans are deeper at tight end this year than they’ve been previously, but head coach Lincoln Riley hasn’t really called on anybody outside of McRee and Walker Lyons this season.

True freshman defensive back Alex Graham hasn’t been available for the Trojans all season after suffering an injury just before the season opener.

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