Carson Palmer's Heisman Legacy | USC Trojans Football News

Carson Palmer, USC’s legendary QB, claimed the No. 3 jersey spot on ESPN’s all-time college football list — and for good reason. After a rocky start, he exploded under Pete Carroll, shattering records in 2002 with 4,000+ yards, 33 TDs, and a Heisman win, leading USC to its first 11-win season in 23 years and an Orange Bowl triumph. His rise didn’t just revive USC — it ignited a golden era of Trojan QBs, paving the way for Leinart, Darnold, and Williams. Palmer didn’t just play quarterback; he redefined the position at USC and reshaped college football’s quarterback standard. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/49a5c76314a22d3b