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In a photo provided by USC Athletics, former Southern California player Matthew Gee plays in an NCAA college football game. A lawsuit alleging that the NCAA failed to protect a former Gee from repeated concussions is nearing trial in a Los Angeles court, with a jury seated Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in what could become a landmark case. The suit filed by Gee's widow says the former USC linebacker died in 2018 from permanent brain damage caused by countless blows to the head he took while playing for the 1990 Rose Bowl-winning team. (USC Athletics via AP)
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC 10/20/2022

Oct. 20, 2022 08:11 PM EDT

FILE - A Southern California helmet sits in the end zone prior to an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Pasadena, Calif. A Los Angeles jury could be the first in the U.S. to decide whether the NCAA failed to protect college football players from repeated blows to the head that cause serious brain injuries. Opening statements are scheduled Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in the case of a former University of Southern California linebacker who had significant brain damage when he died at age 49. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
USC-UCLA 11/22/2014

Oct. 20, 2022 12:11 AM EDT

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) celebrates a 2-point conversion against Southern California during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)
Real Salt Lake vs Austin FC 10/16/2022

Oct. 18, 2022 05:39 PM EDT

University of Southern California football head coach Lincoln Riley throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies Friday, May 13, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Phillies at Dodgers 5/13/2022

May. 14, 2022 12:49 AM EDT

Brigham Young running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs to the end zone for a touchdown ahead of Southern California safety Xavion Alford (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Brigham Young at USC 11/27/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 12:27 AM EST

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi, right, leads his team onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Pittsburgh at Syracuse 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 08:27 PM EST

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy, left, talks with Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma at Oklahoma State 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 07:33 PM EST

UCLA running back Kazmeir Allen celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA at USC 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 05:55 PM EST

Mississippi State linebacker DeShawn Page (16) tries to tackle Tennessee State quarterback Deveon Bryant (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi State won 55-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Bryant University at Merrimack College 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 04:01 PM EST

FILE - UCLA head coach Jim Mora walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Los Angeles. On Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, UConn hired former UCLA coach Jim Mora, who also coached two NFL teams, to lead the Huskies. Mora has been out of coaching and has been working as a television analyst after spending six seasons (2012-17) leading UCLA to a 46-30 record.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
UCLA at USC 11/18/2017

Nov. 11, 2021 10:27 AM EST

Southern California running back Keaontay Ingram (28) is brought down by Arizona State defensive lineman D.J Davison (98) and Michael Matus (91) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
UC Davis at Northern Arizona 11/6/2021

Nov. 07, 2021 12:15 AM EDT

Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) celebrates a touchdown against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
California at Arizona 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 11:55 PM EDT

Wisconsin safety John Torchio (15) is shown warming up before NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Wisconsin at Rutgers 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 03:23 PM EDT

Southern California running back Keaontay Ingram (28) celebrates his rushing touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Arizona at USC 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 08:55 PM EDT

Washington State defensive back Chau Smith-Wade (6) celebrates his interception against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct 30, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Washington State at Arizona State 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 05:07 PM EDT

Fresno State wide receiver Jalen Cropper heads for a long gain against Nevada during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Nevada at Fresno State 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 09:37 PM EDT

Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan (17) throws against Southern California in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
USC at Notre Dame 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 09:07 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) smiles after completing a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
TCU at Oklahoma 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 09:31 PM EDT

Utah running back Micah Bernard (2) carries during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Southern California on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Texas Southern at Southern University 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 08:49 PM EDT

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura warms up before an NCAA football game against California in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Washington State at California 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 04:49 PM EDT