USC misses several notable players from ESPN's all-time list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:33 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
ESPN's recent rankings of the greatest college football players by number revealed several notable omissions from USC. Among the six Heisman Trophy winners who were excluded, Reggie Bush was passed over for Darren McFadden for No. 5, while Matt Leinart was overlooked for Lavar Arrington at No. 11. Other USC legends like O.J. Simpson and Charles White also missed the cut in favor of players from rival schools. The disparity in selections suggests a preference for individual statistics over team achievements. The list's selections, made public on August 12, 2026, have sparked discussions among fans and analysts about the criteria used for rankings.
- •ESPN unveiled their all-time college football player rankings.
- •Notable USC omissions include Reggie Bush and O.J. Simpson.
- •Six USC Heisman winners did not make ESPN's list.
- •The release date was August 12, 2026.
- •Debate continues over individual versus team contributions.
- 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — Greatest college football players by number: Notable USC omissions
"Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at ESPN’s list of the greatest college football players by number. Which Trojans just missed the cut?
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