Cody Kessler is a USC legend and a former four-star recruit hailing from Bakersfield, California’s Centennial High School. In his senior year of 2011, Kessler threw for 2,831 yards and 36 touchdowns and was named Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of California.
As a senior in the 2015 season Kessler started all 14 games and completed 298 of 446 passes for 3,536 yards with 29 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
Kessler finished his career as a Trojan with 10,339 yards, 88 touchdowns and 19 interceptions.
I’m privileged and honored to have been able to sit down with the USC Trojan legend to talk all things USC football. It’s all part of our Q&A series featuring the man himself, Cody Kessler.
Trojans Wire: You earned a master’s degree in communications. Will you be venturing into the media field similar to other Trojan legends (Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush, Mark Sanchez)?
Cody Kessler: My two interests are in media/broadcasting and coaching at the college level.
Kessler just joined Keely Eure, the team reporter and director of creative content for USC Athletics, co-hosting “The Victory Podcast.” The program also features former Trojan linebakcr Dion Bailey.
Excited to join the @VictoryPodUSC with @keelyismyname this season! Looking forward to being around USC football again this fall! Fight On! https://t.co/CFJq2MfJ4O
— Cody Kessler (@CodyKessler6) September 2, 2022
Trojans Wire: Let’s talk about your former team: How do you think USC and new head coach Lincoln Riley will do in the 2022 season?
Cody Kessler: My expectations are a lot of championships and a long career in Los Angeles. Great start to the tenure with the 66-14 win against Rice.
Trojan Wire: Could quarterback Caleb Williams legitimately win the Heisman in Year 1 as a Trojan?
Cody Kessler: Oh, I definitely think it’s possible, especially with coach Riley and the playmakers around him.
Stay Tuned for much more with Cody Kessler in our Q&A series this month!
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