Micah Huff predicts Trojans' defense to excel in 2026 opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:50 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Micah Huff forecasts a strong performance from the USC Trojans' defense in their 2026 season opener against San Jose State. He predicts the Trojans will improve their run defense, limiting the Spartans to 50 rushing yards, and expects the team to tally five sacks. Additionally, Huff highlights Luke Wafle's potential to lead in pressures and Jontez Williams' opportunity to secure his first interception. Huff anticipates the Trojans' defense will hold San Jose State to fewer than 10 points, making a significant statement as the season begins.
- •Trojans' defense expected to limit Spartans to 50 rushing yards
- •Predicted five sacks for USC's defensive line
- •Luke Wafle anticipated to lead in pressures from the edge
- •Jontez Williams expected to secure first interception at USC
- •Defense projected to allow fewer than 10 points
- 12:06 PMYahoo Sports — Micah Huff's predictions for how Trojan freshmen will fare in Game 1
- 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — Micah Huff's bold predictions for Trojans' offense in 2026 debut
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Micah Huff's 5 bold predictions for Trojans' defense in 2026 Game 1
"The USC Trojans' offense will start the 2026 season by showing just how dangerous it can be. This is only the beginning
"The Trojans' young, up-and-coming players will get their shot to shine in Game 1 against San Jose State
"Micah Huff thinks the Trojans' defense will deliver a dominant performance against San Jose State
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:06 PMMicah Huff's predictions for how Trojan freshmen will fare in Game 1
The Trojans' young, up-and-coming players will get their shot to shine in Game 1 against San Jose State
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 7:57 PMMicah Huff's bold predictions for Trojans' offense in 2026 debut
The USC Trojans' offense will start the 2026 season by showing just how dangerous it can be. This is only the beginning
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 6:50 PMMicah Huff's 5 bold predictions for Trojans' defense in 2026 Game 1
Micah Huff thinks the Trojans' defense will deliver a dominant performance against San Jose State
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