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Waymond Jordan to return to USC for 2026 senior season

Erik-McKinneyby: Erik McKinney2 hours agoErikTMcKinney

USC Trojans running back Waymond Jordan will return to school for his 2026 senior season, according to On3’s Pete Nakos.

The former Junior College Offensive Player of the Year was outstanding early in the 2025 season for the Trojans. Through five and a half games, he rushed 88 times for 576 yards and five touchdowns, plus caught seven passes for 55 yards. He went over the 150-yard mark against both Georgia Southern and Michigan State, and scored two rushing touchdowns against Illinois.

Jordan suffered an ankle injury in the first half against Michigan that sidelined him for the rest of the regular season. He did begin practicing and lightly warmed up for the regular season finale against UCLA. Jordan’s status for the Alamo Bowl against TCU remains up in the air.

Both Jordan and fellow running back Eli Sanders were hurt in the first half against Michigan. Neither took another snap during the regular season. USC turned to walk-on redshirt freshman King Miller to carry the load in the running game for the rest of the season.

Jordan will be a true senior during the 2026 college football season.

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