USC highlights Michael Pittman Jr. ahead of 2026 season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:38 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

USC prepares for its football season opener against San Jose State on August 29, 2026. In anticipation of the kickoff, the program is reflecting on past players, including Michael Pittman Jr., who played as a wide receiver from 2016 to 2019. Pittman’s notable college achievements include leading the Trojans in their 2017 Pac-12 Championship Game and recording 101 receptions for 1,275 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2019. After being drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2020, Pittman has developed into a prominent receiver, recently traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the upcoming season.
- •USC opens its season on August 29 against San Jose State.
- •Michael Pittman Jr. played at USC from 2016 to 2019.
- •Pittman was drafted by the Colts in 2020 and traded to the Steelers.
- •He recorded over 1,000 receiving yards in both 2021 and 2023.
- 1:38 AMYahoo Sports — USC countdown to kickoff: Recalling Trojans WR Michael Pittman Jr.
"Today, we look at another star USC wide receiver from the 2010s
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