USC Injury Report: Trojans' availability against Washington
The Big Ten injury report is out as the USC Trojans are set to kick off against the Washington Huskies. Here’s a look at the players listed as out and questionable and what it means for both programs.
USC Availability Report
Out
WR Charles Ross
Questionable
DT Nate Clifton
CB Jacobe Covington
CB Jaylin Smith
NB Greedy Vance Jr.
S Kamari Ramsey
Thoughts on players listed
Clifton left the game against Rutgers after just five plays. Head coach Lincoln Riley said early this week that there was a chance they could have him available this week. He’d be a loss up front against a big Washington running back in Jonah Coleman. But the Trojans have gotten solid play there recently from Gavin Meyer and Devan Thompkins.
All the defensive backs will be worth watching today. Greedy Vance Jr. was out early for warmups and was moving like he will play in this one. The USC secondary was stressed against Rutgers when all four starters — Covington, Smith, Vance Jr. and Ramsey — sat out due to injury. The Trojans probably need a couple back in this one to feel better about matching up against a much better passing game this week.
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Smith joined the team warmup line and looks like he could be available for the Trojans.
Washington Availability Report
Out
DE Zach Durfee
WR Kevin Green
TE Quentin Moore
TE Ryan Otton
CB Elijah Jackson
Questionable
Thoughts on players listed
Durfee is a big loss as he continues to deal with turf toe on both feet. He’s tied for second on the team with 2.5 sacks this season and is arguably the team’s best pass rusher. Left tackle Max McRee isn’t on the injury report and that would be a big addition for Washington. Head coach Jedd Fisch said earlier this week he thought McRee could miss another game due to a hand injury. It’ll be worth watching him at left tackle if he’s back on the field for this game.
Jackson isn’t a starting corner but he plays significant snaps for the Huskies when healthy. He was the team’s highest-graded defensive player against Iowa but played just four snaps against Indiana.
