Matt Barkley's USC Legacy | USC Trojans Football News

USC football’s 2026 opener is just seven days away, and we’re diving into the legacy of Matt Barkley—the true freshman QB who started USC’s 2009 season opener and led a stunning road win over No. 8 Ohio State. From turbulent coaching changes and NCAA sanctions to breaking school records and playing in the NFL for 11 seasons—including as Josh Allen’s backup—he’s a Trojan icon whose journey from college glory to gritty NFL perseverance still echoes today. 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/a8203dc401114a40