USC injury report: Trojans availability vs. Washington

The Big Ten injury report is out USC Trojans are scheduled to play against the Washington Huskies. Here's a look at the players listed as out and questionable and what that means for both programs.

USC availability report

Out of

WR Charles Ross

Questionable

DT Nate Clifton
CB Jacobe Covington
CB Jaylin Smith
NB Greedy Vance Jr.
S Kamari Ramsey

Thoughts on the players listed

Clifton left the game against Rutgers after just five games. Head coach Lincoln Riley said earlier this week that there was a chance he could be available this week. He would be a loss at the top against a strong Washington that is running behind Jonah Coleman. But the Trojans have been playing solid there lately Gavin Meyer And Devan Thompson.

All defensive backs will be worth watching today. Greedy Vance Jr. was out early for warmups and moved like he was going to play this time around. The USC secondary was under pressure against Rutgers with all four starters – Covington, Smith, Vance Jr. and Ramsey – missing due to injuries. The Trojans will probably need a few opponents in this game to better compete against a much better passing game this week.

Smith joined the team's warm-up line and it looks like he could be available to the Trojans.

Washington Availability Report

Out of

EN Zach Durfee
WR Kevin Green
TE Quentin Moore
TE Ryan Otton
CB Elijah Jackson

Questionable

S Makell Esteen

Thoughts on the players listed

Durfee is a huge loss as he continues to struggle with turf toe on both feet. He ranks second on the team with 2.5 sacks this season and is arguably the team's best pass rusher. Left tackle Max McRee is not on the injury report and that would be a huge addition to Washington. Head coach Jedd Fisch said earlier this week he believes McRee could miss another game with a hand injury. He will be worth watching at left tackle when he gets back on the field in this game.

Jackson isn't a starter, but when healthy, he plays key snaps for the Huskies. He was the team's highest-rated defensive player against Iowa, but played only four snaps against Indiana.