US EditionUSC’s Jahkeem Stewart Makes Debut on Defensive Line Against Georgia Southern
Clay Helton returns to the Coliseum with Georgia Southern aiming to improve after a 0-1 start; he previously held a 27-5 record at this venue as USC coach.
- Clay Helton returned to Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to coach Georgia Southern against USC on Saturday, marking his first game there since his 2021 firing.
- Helton began his career at USC in 2010, serving in multiple capacities including seven seasons as head coach, before being let go shortly after the start of the 2021 season following a 16-14 record.
- Helton expressed gratitude for his decade-plus as a Trojan and brought his Georgia Southern team to the Coliseum early to reduce the venue’s intimidating effect.
- Helton said, "It's going to be special for me," reflecting on 12 years of relationships and the Trojan family’s care for him and his family.
- This matchup highlights Helton's new start at Georgia Southern and symbolizes a challenging reunion with his former program amid fresh team dynamics.
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USC routs Georgia Southern 59-20 in former coach Clay Helton's return to the Coliseum
Southern California trounced former coach Clay Helton’s Georgia Southern 59-20. Makai Lemon made touchdown catches of 62 and 74 yards in the first quarter, Jayden Maiava passed for 412 yards and four scores.
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Southern Cal 59, Georgia Southern 20
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LA Daily NewsUSC’s Jahkeem Stewart makes debut on defensive line against Georgia Southern
LOS ANGELES — Six-foot-5, 290-pound freshman and highly-touted recruit Jahkeem Stewart made his anticipated debut with the USC football team on Saturday afternoon against Georgia Southern. “Lord, I thank you for letting me wake up and play the game I love,” Stewart posted on Instagram on Saturday. “Protect us on this game day.” The defensive lineman did not play in the season opener against Missouri State due to a leg injury, but got into Saturd…
Two USC Football Offensive Players To Officially Miss Georgia Southern Matchup
USC football insider Connor Morrissette is reporting that wide receiver Prince Strachan and running back Bryan Jackson will miss the Trojansâ Week 2 college football matchup against Georgia Southern. Here's who is out injured today for USC: #16 Prophet Brown#17 Prince Strachan#21 Bryan Jackson#27 Alex Graham#45 Caden Chittenden — Connor Morrissette (@C_Morrissette) September 6, 2025 Strachan, the junior wide receiver transfer from Boise Sta…
San Bernardino Sun
USC welcomes back ex-head coach Clay Helton with Georgia Southern
Georgia Southern head coach Clay Helton told reporters Monday that he planned to take his team into the Coliseum on Friday, the day before a 4:30 p.m. kickoff against USC (1-0). Helton is familiar with the venue’s storied history and aura on an intimate level, having filled multiple USC coaching roles for over a decade. He compiled a 45-23 record as head coach before being fired in 2021. “You see the peristyle and you need to get that feel and t…
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