UNLV kicker Caden Chittenden signs with USC out of transfer portal

USC has added a kicker signing from the NCAA transfer portal. UNLV‘s Caden Chittenden has sgined with the Trojans, according to On3’s Pete Nakos.

Chittenden went 24-for-30 on field goal attempts during the 2024 season, with a long of 52 yards. He also handled kickoff duties, booting it 83 times for an average of 63.6 yards per attempt. He had 56 touchbacks.

A freshman, Chittenden was named the Mountain West Freshman of the Year and a first-team All-Mountain West selection. He should instantly help bolster USC’s kicking game.

Among the other awards Chittenden took home were three Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Week honors, as well as three Mountain West Freshman of the Week honors. He was also a semifinalist for the 2024 Lou Groza Award.

USC adds talented running back via portal

The Chittenden signing wasn’t the only recent addition for the Trojans, who have been active in the NCAA transfer portal under coach Lincoln Riley. New Mexico Lobos transfer running back Eli Sanders is taking his talents to Southern California, committing to join the USC Trojans via the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3’s Hayes Fawcett reported.

Sanders had a breakout season with New Mexico in 2024, rushing for 1,063 yards on 147 carries, scoring nine touchdowns. He also caught 15 passes for 134 yards. Prior to his time with the Lobos, he played three seasons with the Iowa State Cyclones, scoring five times in 2023.

On3’s Steve Samra also contributed to this report.