USC Football took the field on Tuesday with one more much-needed running back available in the rotation.
Vavae Malepeai, who has been eased back into action since tweaking his hamstring before the start of Spring Camp, saw his first live reps on Day 7.
The redshirt sophomore running back was able to participate in 11-on-11 segments, but remained limited in special teams work. He expects to be fully cleared by the end of this week.
USC Football Injury Report:
- Out for spring: LB Oluwole Betiku (hip), RB Stephen Carr (back), TE Daniel Imatorbhebhe (hip), DL Marlon Tuipulotu (back)
- Out: TE Austin Applebee (undisclosed), OL Jacob Daniel (undisclosed), DL Jacob Lichtenstein (undisclosed), WR Michael Pittman (shoulder)
- Questionable: RB Dominic Davis (dizziness), WR Randal Grimes (groin), CB Je’Quari Godfrey (hamstring), WR Josh Imatorbhebhe (dizziness), TE Tyler Petite (back)
- Limited: CB Greg Johnson (shoulder), LB Tayler Katoa (knee), OL Toa Lobendahn (knee), RB Vavae Malepeai (hamstring), S Isaiah Pola-Mao (shoulder)
The good news of Malepeai’s return was tempered somewhat by wide receiver Michael Pittman’s inability to practice.