USC adjusts offensive line after Kilian O’Connor's season-ending injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:55 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
USC head coach Lincoln Riley discussed changes to the offensive line following the injury of projected starting center Kilian O’Connor, who will miss the entire 2026 season. O’Connor, a veteran presence, is being replaced by several players vying for the center position, including Tobias Raymond, Kaylon Miller, Willi Wascher, and Kannon Smith. After Tuesday's practice, Riley confirmed these players have been training at center. USC is also exploring a potential medical redshirt option for O’Connor to return in 2027.
- •Kilian O’Connor is out for the entire 2026 season.
- •Tobias Raymond, Kaylon Miller, Willi Wascher, and Kannon Smith are contenders for center.
- •Riley discussed potential medical redshirt for O’Connor to return in 2027.
- •USC is adjusting its offensive line to accommodate the loss.
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — USC trying out options at center following Kilian O’Connor injury
"Following Tuesday’s practice, Lincoln Riley discussed how the Trojans have been adjusting to losing their projected starting center for the year
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