Expand / Collapse search
Watch TV
Menu

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2024 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper.

Sports

Tyler takes top spot on depth chart at tailback for No. 14 Southern California

Associated Press
Published | Updated

LOS ANGELES – Marc Tyler will be the starting running back for Southern California's season opener against Hawaii on Thursday.

The junior beat out the team's top returning rusher in senior Allen Bradford for the job.

Tyler missed all but one game last season due to a toe injury, but is in his best shape in years after dropping 15 pounds since spring ball.

He rushed for 198 yards and a touchdown in limited duty as a freshman.

Freshmen Robert Woods, a receiver, and Nickell Robey, a cornerback, also have earned starting roles. Sophomore Devon Kennard beat out returning starter Chris Galippo for the starting middle linebacker spot.