The downside of having a defensive line full of seniors is the looming inexperience the following year. That’s where USC football sits after losing five players to graduation, along with the crucial season-ending injury of former five-star lineman Kenny Bigelow.
Not only is the unit devoid of a veteran returnee, but defensive line coach Chris Wilson is now barking out orders for the Philadelphia Eagles. The Trojans moved on to former All-American Kenechi Udeze, in what is his first full-time assistant job.
His task? Coach up an extremely talented yet raw line for USC, and have them ready in Week 1 for the vaunted Alabama Crimson Tide.