USC heads into 2026 season with a QB room that’s ‘quite a bit better’ than last year

USC football general manager Chad Bowden heard one voice above all others during a team lift on Monday morning.

“U-S-C,” Jonas Williams belted.

The class of 2026 quarterback’s teammates responded with a resounding “Trojans!”

Williams likely won’t be a starter this season and will play behind returning senior quarterback Jayden Maiava. But that hasn’t stopped him from fast-tracking his potential at USC while the staff carefully navigates how to handle future quarterback rooms.