Stewart's Return Could Shape Playoff Hopes | USC Trojans Football News

Jahkeem Stewart’s injury casts doubt on USC’s defense, but there’s hope he’ll return for the pivotal Week Four clash against Oregon — a game that could define their College Football Playoff hopes. The Trojans’ tough schedule, including road games against Penn State and Indiana, demands every ounce of defensive firepower, especially with Stewart’s freshman promise still intact. His absence forces key backups like Boucard and Jarrett to step up, starting with a heavily favored opener against San Jose State. 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/ce01e4e9b0a51b73