USC football countdown to kickoff continues—Ja’Kobi Lane in focus

The countdown to USC's 2025 football season is officially on! The Trojans kick off their new campaign 89 days from today. You need something to help you while away the days and hours in the spring and summer. This is one way to do so. In this new series, countdown to kickoff, we will be counting down the days by highlighting a notable Trojan who wore each number. There are not a ton of options for No. 89, so today, we look at a player who wore it as a freshman before switching numbers as a sophomore: current USC wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane.

Years played at USC: 2023-present

Career highlights: Lane wore the No. 89 as a freshman, where he played in a reserve role at wide receiver. However, he had a breakout performance in the 2023 Holiday Bowl, catching two long touchdown passes.

As a sophomore this past year, Lane switched his number to 8. The change seemed to be good luck, as he finished the season with 525 receiving yards and a team-high 12 touchdowns.

Lane figures to play a prominent role in the Trojans’ offense again this fall.

This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC football countdown to kickoff looks at Trojans WR Ja’Kobi Lane