USC football will take center stage at Big Ten media days on July 24 at 12:15 p.m. Eastern time on the Big Ten Network. Head coach Lincoln Riley, redshirt senior offensive lineman Jonah Monheim, quarterback Miller Moss, and safety Kamari Ramsey will represent the Trojans at the event.
Riley is entering his third season at USC after leading Oklahoma to four consecutive Big 12 championships and three straight College Football Playoff appearances. He will discuss his expectations for the upcoming season and provide insights into the Trojans’ transition to the Big Ten.
Monheim is a 6-foot-5, 305-pound veteran of the USC offensive line with 34 starts in his career. He has played and excelled at both tackle positions and right guard. This year, he moves inside to center. Monheim is expected to anchor a talented but unproven offensive line that is positioned to have a breakout season in the Big Ten.
Moss is a junior quarterback who is expected to be the starter for the Trojans this season. He will discuss his development under Riley and his expectations for the upcoming season.
Ramsey is a redshirt sophomore who came over with defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn from UCLA in the offseason. Ramsey’s physical tools and his familiarity with Lynn’s defense make him an ideal candidate to play center field in this offense. It will be tough to fill the void left by three year free safety Calen Bullock on the field, but his experience last year with Lynn at UCLA will make him a coach on the field, flattening the learning curve for the Trojan defense in 2024.
Perceptions of this 2024 Trojan team vary. They have a talented roster and a proven head coach, but depth concerns lurk until the younger players can emerge and prove they can provide that depth. USC fans are excited to see how the Trojans perform in their new conference. Nobody is giving USC a chance to win the Big Ten, but few would argue the Trojans will factor into the conference race.
Visit our friends at Fighting Irish Wire, Buffaloes Wire, and Ducks Wire. Follow our newest sites, UW Huskies Wire and UCLA Wire.
Check out more NFL draft coverage with the USA TODAY Sports NFL Draft Hub.