Countdown to kickoff is back! USC will kick off its 2026 football season on August 29 when the Trojans host San Jose State at the Coliseum. In this series, we will be counting down the days until the season opener by highlighting a notable Trojan who wore each number.
With one day to go, today we look at former USC All-American wide receiver Mike Williams.
Position: Wide receiver
Years played at USC: 2002-2003
Career highlights: Williams's time in Cardinal and Gold was not very long, but boy, was it ever memorable. In just two seasons with the Trojans, he caught 176 passes for 2,579 yards and 30 touchdowns. In 2003, he was named a Unanimous All-American and helped lead USC to the program's 10th national championship.

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