The USC offensive line has stepped up despite injuries and limited depth, but big tests loom against Washington State and Utah.
, they have one of the nation’s most disruptive defenders. Henley leads the Pac-12 in the former category — and ranks third in the latter — as the ball-stopping force at the center of a suddenly ferocious front.It’s the kind of matchup that calls for a calming presence like Dedich to be in place, if possible. But whether USC will have to face that front without its captain was still uncertain as of Tuesday. Dedich was limited at practice, and Riley remained non-committal about his status.
USC wide receiver Drake London celebrates with teammates Bru McCoy , Tyler Vaughns and Justin Dedich after catching a pass in the end zone for a touchdown against Arizona State on Nov. 7, 2020, at the Coliseum.didn’t play against Fresno State or Oregon State while recovering from an ankle injury. Ford played only sparingly last Saturday, after a holding call negated an 82-yard Mario Williams touchdown. USC turned instead to its other experienced left tackle, Bobby Haskins, for the second half.
“Courtland’s played a lot and is a good player,” Riley said. “He’s getting healthier and better and better as he gets back. So he’ll continue to be a big part of it.”
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