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What should USC do with No. 55?

When it comes to non-retired jersey numbers at USC, there's none that has more history behind it than No. 55. Through the years No. 55 has been worn by All-American linebackers like Junior Seau, Chris Claiborne, Willie McGinest, and Keith Rivers to name the few. The number is one of the most iconic in program history and should be treated as such. Recently no linebacker has donned No. 55 since Lamar Dawson wore it in 2014. Cam Smith was reported to be switching to 55 before last season, however he opted to stick with 35.