USC football breakdown: How the Trojans look in the secondary

If the USC cornerback room was lacking in 2025, it’s now overflowing with options in 2026.

The Trojans brought in eight new players at the position through either the 2026 signing class or the transfer portal, searching the country for players who could help them put together a secondary that provides more cohesive coverage.

Even with All-American Bishop Fitzgerald and future NFL player Kamari Ramsey at safety, USC’s defense ranked 16th out of 18 Big Ten teams in passes broken up with 30.