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Sep 15, 2026 11 min

USC Just Got the Defensive Help It REALLY Needed

from The Big Ten Huddle Podcast Hosted by JR + Bleav

USC football is off to a 3-0 start, and the return of Jakeem Stewart could be the key to elevating their defensive front. The Trojans are currently undefeated, pairing a dangerous offense with a unit that has already shown flashes of potential. We examine how this specific personnel addition fits into the current team dynamic and why it is generating excitement for the rest of the season. We break down why the USC defense is positioned to take a step forward in the competitive landscape of Big Ten football. By analyzing the defensive front's performance so far, we look at how this roster update impacts their outlook as conference play intensifies. Subscribe to The Big Ten Huddle for weekly analysis, and let us know in the comments if you think this addition makes USC a true conference contender. 0:00 USC's Dangerous Offensive Momentum 0:36 The Status of Jakeem Stewart's Return 1:49 Recalling Stewart's Freshman Impact 3:50 Analyzing the Defensive Work in Progress 7:14 Raising the Ceiling for the USC Defense Shop at Homefield: https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfsn=7872586.e3e1d25 Shop Big Ten Huddle Merch: https://the-big-ten-huddle-shop.fourthwall.com/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-ten-huddle-podcast/id1703305789 Subscribe for more Big Ten content! More Big Ten Football News: ⁨@jrs_BigTenFootballNews⁩ Big Ten Basketball News: ⁨@JRs_BigTenBasketballNews⁩ Follow us on social media: @TheBigTenHuddle Contact: [email protected]

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