USC highlights OL Zach Banner ahead of upcoming season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:56 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
USC continues its countdown to the 2026 football season, which starts on August 29 against San Jose State. The focus today is on former offensive lineman Zach Banner, who played for the Trojans from 2012 to 2016. Banner overcame injuries to become a three-year starter, earning first-team All-Pac-12 honors in his final two seasons. He played a key role in leading USC to a Rose Bowl victory in 2016 and transitioned to the NFL in 2017, playing for teams including the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers before announcing his retirement earlier this year. The Trojans aim to maintain momentum as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •USC kicks off the 2026 season on August 29.
- •Zach Banner was a starting offensive tackle from 2014 to 2016.
- •Banner was named first-team All-Pac-12 in 2015 and 2016.
- •He helped lead USC to a Rose Bowl victory in 2016.
- •Banner transitioned to the NFL, playing for several teams before retiring.
- 5:56 PMYahoo Sports — USC countdown to kickoff: Recalling Trojans OL Zach Banner
"Today, we recall another USC offensive lineman from the 2010s
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