USC will prepare for Oregon linebacker Devon Jackson this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:18 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The USC Trojans will need to focus on Oregon linebacker Devon Jackson as they prepare for their matchup in the 2026 season. Jackson, a top-ranked recruit from Nebraska, tallied 41 tackles last season while playing a rotational role. He is stepping into a lead position in Oregon's defense after spending four years in the program, noted for his impressive speed and physicality. With Oregon's defensive talent continuing to evolve, Jackson is expected to play a crucial role in future matchups, particularly by Week 5 of the season.
- •USC faces Oregon in Week 5 of the 2026 season.
- •Devon Jackson logged 41 tackles as a rotational linebacker in 2025.
- •Jackson is the new featured linebacker in Oregon's defensive scheme.
- •He has been described as a fast, powerful player at 250 pounds.
- •Oregon's defense remains a significant challenge for USC's offense.
- 2:18 PMYahoo Sports — USC offense will have to contain a new Oregon linebacker this season
"Devon Jackson is an Oregon player the USC Trojans will have to game plan for in the biggest game of the 2026 season
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