It had already been announced that Killian O'Connor would be the opening starter for USC. Still, seeing the former walk-on's name officially as the first-string center is truly admirable and is something that Trojan fans alike are happy to see for the redshirt junior.
For the most part, the initial depth chart of the 2025 season that was released shaped up the way many expected. One of the significant listings, however, has a true freshman in the starting role.
Tanook Hines is a starter, as he has been named as the Trojans' WR3.