USC launches season countdown, spotlighting former running back D.J. Morgan
As USC prepares to open its 2026 football season on Aug. 29, the program highlights former running back D.J. Morgan in its countdown series.
USC’s 2026 football season begins on Aug. 29 with a home matchup against San Jose State at the Coliseum. To build excitement, the university has started a daily countdown, profiling a former Trojan who wore each uniform number. The current feature examines D.J.
Morgan, a running back who redshirted in 2010 and served as a backup in 2011-12, accumulating 388 yards and two touchdowns. Injuries forced him to miss the 2013 and 2014 seasons, leading to a granted sixth year of eligibility. In 2015, Morgan moved to Division II Azusa Pacific, where he recorded 81 rushing yards, one touchdown, and a single reception for 11 yards. The series aims to honor past players while rallying fan support for the upcoming season.
Why it matters
The piece connects fans with USC’s football heritage as the team gears up for the new season.
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