USC football defensive lineman Jacob Lichtenstein. (Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports)
USC football will get defensive lineman Jacob Lichtenstein back from opt-out
USC football’s defensive line is getting a boost in the very near future, head coach Clay Helton confirmed on Thursday.
Jacob Lichtenstein, who opted out of the 2020 season earlier this fall, is coming back to join the Trojans for the rest of the campaign.
The redshirt junior was expected to compete for time in the rotation this year after sitting out the 2019 season because of a sports hernia.
USC fans won’t see him on Saturday against Utah, but he should be back on the practice field by next week with a chance to play against Colorado.