USC highlights Marqise Lee ahead of 2026 football season kickoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:46 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
USC countdown to kickoff focuses on former Trojans wide receiver Marqise Lee as the season opener approaches on August 29 against San Jose State. Lee, a standout from 2011 to 2013, earned numerous accolades, including the Biletnikoff Award in 2012 as the nation's top receiver. He set USC single-season records with 118 receptions and 1,721 receiving yards in 2012. After his college career, Lee was selected in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he played for six seasons. He returned to USC to complete his degree, graduating in May 2026.
- •USC's season kicks off on August 29 against San Jose State.
- •Marqise Lee played for USC from 2011 to 2013, earning All-American honors.
- •In 2012, he set USC records with 118 receptions and 1,721 yards.
- •Lee was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2014 and played six NFL seasons.
- •He graduated from USC in May 2026 after completing his degree.
- 10:46 AMYahoo Sports — USC countdown to kickoff: Recalling Trojans wide receiver Marqise Lee
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