USC football’s most important game of 2026 is against the Oregon Ducks. ESPN looked at one of Oregon’s more prominent offensive linemen, Immanuel Iheanacho.
“Massive and powerful, Iheanacho has the same plug-and-play ability as Cantwell. The difference is Oregon doesn’t have the same immediate needs. That being said, although the Ducks have a lot of players returning, they don’t necessarily have a great deal of experience across the line. Iheanacho was one of last year’s most coveted prospects in the 2026 recruiting class as a five-star and fifth overall prospect in the class.
“Though his path to a starting position might not be direct, he will be a force to be reckoned with when he earns that spot upfront for the Ducks. He has a major trait that can’t be taught: size. The 6-7, 350-pound lineman has size to maul defenders. Though he is massive with an NFL-ready frame coming out of high school, Iheanacho moves well at his size. He has the feet to play on the edge and the power to play inside at guard. His punch is strong and he holds well at the point of attack. With Iheanacho it’s not a question of will he be a starter, it’s how fast will that occur because he has all the talent to anchor an offensive line.”
USC can’t allow Oregon to score over 35 points in this upcoming game. The Trojans’ defensive line is the most important unit on this year’s roster. That line has to play big against Oregon’s offensive front.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC opposing player scouting report – Immanuel Iheanacho, Oregon
Reporting by Matt Zemek, Trojans Wire / Trojans Wire
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By Matt Zemek, Trojans Wire | USA TODAY Network
