Desman Stephens taking over as the man in the middle of the USC Trojans' defense

by: Erik McKinney08/30/25ErikTMcKinney

USC linebacker Desman Stephens during a spring practice with the Trojans (Erik McKinney/WeAreSC)

Sophomore linebacker Desman Stephens will get his first college start today. What does he bring to the USC defense?

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