USC's Luke Wafle ranked seventh among college football freshmen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 12:07 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Luke Wafle, a USC defensive lineman, has been ranked No. 7 on ESPN's list of top freshmen in college football. The freshman has made a significant impact this season, recording 19 tackles and three sacks, primarily in October. Wafle leads all true freshmen in quarterback pressures and has had the most playing time among Power 4 freshman defenders. The Trojans are currently off this week and will return to action for a game against Indiana next week.
- •Wafle has 19 tackles and three sacks this season.
- •He leads all true freshmen in quarterback pressures.
- •USC is off this week before facing Indiana next week.
- 12:07 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN ranks USC's Luke Wafle as top ten freshman in college football
"It has not taken long for the freshman defensive lineman to make an impact for the Trojans
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