WeAreSC.com catches up with USC football 2027 commit Josiah Poyer, who talks commitment, recent visit and his injury return. 

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No. 18 USC football (4-1, 1-1) took its first loss of the season last weekend. Now, it'll attempt get back on the proverbial (Traveler) horse for a

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No. 18 USC football (4-1, 1-1) took its first black eye of the season in a 41-27 loss to No. 15 Oregon (3-1, 1-0) on Saturday.   Here is the next

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USC LB commit Josiah Poyer talks recent visit, commitment

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