The USC Trojans’ defensive line will be a key factor for this team in 2026. There were many freshmen who got a lot of game experience in their first season on the defensive line. Those same players will be expected to become leaders and take the next step in their second season. In a recent article, Kendell Hollowell lists second-year players primed for a breakout season; sophomore Floyd Boucard cracked the list. Here is what Hollowell had to say about Floyd Boucard:
“Stewart generated plenty of buzz last spring, but he wasn’t the only freshman defensive lineman who received praise from head coach Lincoln Riley. Boucard’s name was constantly brought up as another standout, and it led to him becoming a key rotational player as a true freshman. Boucard suffered a lower-body injury in early October that kept him out of the lineup for a month, but he appeared in all 10 games he was healthy for.
The interior of the Trojans defensive line is arguably the deepest position unit on the roster. It’s a group that can go at least three deep, and the 6-3, 305-pound Boucard is expected to be another key depth piece as a sophomore.”
Boucard was a key part of the Trojans rotation last season and gained valuable experience ;last season. With more opportunity and defensive mastermind Gary Patterson Jr., he will be a player that will be even more productive in year 2..
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: Floyd Boucard is a name to watch on Trojans’ defensive line
Reporting by Micah Huff, Trojans Wire / Trojans Wire
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