INJURY INFECTION: Injuries Spreading Amongst USC Starters

Locked On USC Hit - Quick Takes on USC Trojans Football & Basketball · Oct 7, 2026 · 4m

USC football lost wide receiver Corey Simms for the rest of the 2026 season, adding another injury concern for the USC Trojans as they enter the toughest part of their Big Ten schedule.

Simms has been part of USC's receiver rotation, and his absence means the Trojans will have to redistribute those snaps.

That's especially important with Penn State, Wisconsin and Ohio State among the opponents still ahead.

USC has several receivers capable of taking on larger roles, including Kayden Dixon-Wyatt and Zacharyus Williams, but losing depth at this point in the season can become increasingly…