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USC lineman Alani Noa leaves game against Nebraska

Erik-McKinneyby: Erik McKinney11/02/25ErikTMcKinney

The USC Trojans offensive line suffered another injury during the game against Nebraska as starting right guard Alani Noa suffered an injury and went to the sideline.

Noa pulled around on a run play and was met by a Nebraska linebacker high. Noa was jolted and felt to the ground immediately. Trainers came out to the field and Noa eventually walked off under his own power. Trainers looked to be checking his shoulder on the sideline before he went into the injury tent.

Noa later emerged and is now standing on the sideline without his helmet.

Redshirt freshman walk-on Kaylon Miller replaced Noa in the lineup at right guard.

USC has had a number of offensive line formations over the past several weeks. Starting left tackle Elijah Paige missed the past three games but was able to return for this one. Starting center Kilian O’Connor continues to miss time after suffering an injury against Illinois. He was replaced by J’Onre Reed in the starting lineup.

USC is in a tight game against the Cornhuskers, trailing 7-6 as the teams move deeper into the second quarter.

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