Alijah Vera-Tucker
FILE - In this Dec 18, 2020, file photo, Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) throws a pass during the second quarter of an NCAA college football Pac-12 Conference championship game in Los Angeles. About 16 starters return from last season's Pac-12 South champions, led by third-year starting quarterback Kedon Slovis with USC's usual wealth of skill-position talent around him. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
No. 15 USC faces tricky season opener against San Jose State

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2021 03:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec 18, 2020, file photo, Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) throws a pass during the second quarter of an NCAA college football Pac-12 Conference championship game in Los Angeles. About 16 starters return from last season's Pac-12 South champions, led by third-year starting quarterback Kedon Slovis with USC's usual wealth of skill-position talent around him. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
No. 15 USC aiming to return to national title conversation

By Greg Beacham Aug. 19, 2021 05:35 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Prolific WR Amon-Ra St. Brown joins USC exodus to NFL draft

Jan. 02, 2021 02:32 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is headed to the NFL draft after three seasons at Southern California. St. Brown announced...

USC DL Marlon Tuipulotu, CB Olaijah Griffin headed to draft

Jan. 01, 2021 05:54 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu and cornerback Olaijah Griffin are headed to the NFL draft. The...

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2020, file photo, Southern California safety Talanoa Hufanga (15) chases a play in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. Hufanga was selected as the PAC-12 defensive player of the year. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
All-American safety Talanoa Hufanga leaves USC for NFL draft

Dec. 30, 2020 03:56 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Southern California running back Markese Stepp (30) is lifted into the end zone by Alijah Vera-Tucker (75) as Notre Dame safety Alohi Gilman defends during an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Vera-Tucker has opted back in to the upcoming season, giving an enormous boost to the Trojans' offense. Vera-Tucker announced his decision Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, on social media. He opted out in September when the Pac-12 was uncertain about the resumption of its season. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
USC offensive tackle Alijah Vera-Tucker to enter NFL draft

Dec. 28, 2020 08:50 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Colorado head coach Karl Dorrell, center, leads his players onto the gridiron to host UCLA in an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo. Dorrell was selected as the PAC-12 coach of the year. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Broussard, Jefferson headline AP All-Pac-12 football team

By John Marshall Dec. 25, 2020 12:04 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019 file photo, Southern California head coach Clay Helton, left, smiles at quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) after a 52-35 win over UCLA in an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles. BOth Helton and now-sophomore Slovis will return in November. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
USC QB Slovis adds muscle, maturity before sophomore season

By Greg Beacham Nov. 03, 2020 05:14 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019 file photo, Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Los Angeles. Slovis returns s quarterback for his sophomore season in November. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Loaded No. 21 USC grateful to be in Pac-12 title chase

By Greg Beacham Oct. 28, 2020 01:11 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a 3-yard touchdown pass to tight end Miller Forristall (87) as Mississippi linebacker Daylen Gill (14) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Alabama won 63-48. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Can 2 vs. 3 be Game of the Century?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 12, 2020 02:38 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Southern California running back Markese Stepp (30) is lifted into the end zone by Alijah Vera-Tucker (75) as Notre Dame safety Alohi Gilman defends during an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Vera-Tucker has opted back in to the upcoming season, giving an enormous boost to the Trojans' offense. Vera-Tucker announced his decision Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, on social media. He opted out in September when the Pac-12 was uncertain about the resumption of its season. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
USC O-lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker opts back in for season

Oct. 06, 2020 08:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) runs the ball down the field for a touchdown against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, in Minneapolis. Bateman has decided to opt back in to the 2020 football season in light of the Big Ten’s resumption of fall competition. That's contingent on the star junior gaining the necessary eligibility clearance. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Bateman back for Minnesota, but no Parsons for Penn State

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 30, 2020 04:57 PM EDT

USC OL Alijah Vera-Tucker opts out to prepare for NFL draft

Sep. 10, 2020 06:24 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker has opted out of the upcoming season to enter the NFL draft. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Washington's Nick Harris lines up during an NCAA college football game against Southern Cal, in Seattle. Harris was selected to The Associated Press All-Pac 12 Conference team, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Ducks' Cristobal takes AP Pac-12 Coach of the Year honors

By Anne. M. Peterson Dec. 12, 2019 01:54 PM EST