Countdown to kickoff is back! USC will kick off its 2026 football season on August 29 when the Trojans host San Jose State at the Coliseum. In this series, we will be counting down the days until the season opener by highlighting a notable Trojan who wore each number.
Not a ton of USC players have made a significant impact wearing the No. 76, so our options for today were somewhat limited. Nevertheless, let’s look back at former USC offensive lineman Nick Howell.
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Position: Offensive line
Years played at USC: 2005-2009
Career highlights: Howell was a versatile offensive lineman during his time at USC, working at all five positions. After redshirting
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