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Set to return to USC in 2026 Jordan (ankle) will return to USC for the 2026 season, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact Jordan was on his way to moving up draft boards early in the year before an ankle injury sidelined him for the final six contests. Instead of trying his hand at the pros, it appears he's agreed to a new NIL deal with the Trojans and will run it back next season. King Miller has played pretty well in his stead, so it's unclear how the true freshman's emergence will impact Jordan's workload next season. Jordan has one more opportunity to retake the field in 2025 in USC's bowl game versus TCU.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not in uniform Jordan (ankle) isn't in uniform at kickoff for Saturday's game against UCLA, Shotgun Spratling of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Jordan participated in warmups ahead of Saturday's regular-season finale, but he will stay on the sidelines for the contest. King Miller will once again lead the Trojans' backfield against the Bruins. Jordan's participation in warmups bodes well for his postseason availability.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play vs. UCLA Jordan (ankle) is going through warmups and looks set to play against UCLA on Saturday, Adrian Medina of The Sporting Tribune reports.

Impact Jordan looks set to play Saturday since he was spotted in pre-game warmups. The star RB has 88 carries for 576 yards and seven touchdowns across six games this season, and if he plays, it'd be his first taste of action since Week 7.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Jordan (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against UCLA.

Impact Jordan remains questionable for Saturday's contest, and it seems a game-time call will be made regarding his availability. Not having Jordan would be a huge blow for USC. He has 88 carries for 576 yards and seven touchdowns across six games this season. He hasn't suited up for the Trojans since Week 7.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in padded practice Jordan (ankle) was in pads and participated in Tuesday's practice, Chris Trevino of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Jordan is tending to an ankle injury, and while Tuesday's practice isn't his first wearing pads since sustaining the injury, Trevino notes the tailback was walking significantly better. With the Trojans pushing for a spot in the College Football Playoff, Jordan could provide a boost to the USC backfield Saturday, even if he's in a limited role.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Jordan (ankle) is listed out for Saturday's game against Oregon.

Impact Jordan will be forced to sit out another matchup as he continues working his way back from an ankle injury. The junior running back will aim to be back for next week's game against UCLA.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Head coach Lincoln Riley said Tuesday that he doesn't expect Jordan (ankle) to play Saturday against Oregon, Keely Eure of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Riley noted Jordan is getting closer to returning. However, it looks like the tailback will need at least another week to recover. Jordan hasn't appeared in a game since Week 7. King Miller should continue to serve as USC's top RB while Bryan Jackson mixes in.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Week 12 Jordan (ankle) did not play during USC's 26-21 win Saturday against Iowa.

Impact Week 12 saw USC clash with a tough Iowa defense head-on by using a lot of King Miller, who logged 19 carries in place of Jordan. Up next for the Trojans is a visit to Oregon for a Nov. 22 game.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Could be emergency option Jordan (ankle) could be an emergency option in Saturday's game against Iowa, according to Shotgun Spratling of 247Sports.com.

Impact Jordan wasn't spotted in warmups due to an ankle injury, but there's a scenario in which he might be available as an emergency option. For now, though, expect King Miller and Bryan Jackson to handle most of the rushing workload with Jordan out.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted in warmups Jordan (ankle) has not been spotted in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Iowa, Connor Morrissette of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Jordan was listed as questionable on the pregame report, but it appears the star running back is in line to miss another contest. Jordan is expected to return to action at some point in November and will have two more opportunities to do so before the regular season expires.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Jordan (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Iowa.

Impact Jordan, who was previously considered doubtful for Saturday's contest, is now questionable just two hours prior to kickoff. It seems his availability will be decided during pregame warmups. He's missed three straight games due to his ankle injury and if he's forced to miss a fourth King Miller will lead the backfield again.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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USC running back Waymond Jordan to undergo ankle surgery, expected to miss 4-6 weeks Waymond Jordan departed Saturday's victory against Michigan with an injury. He won't play against Notre Dame

OCTOBER 13 • USATODAY.COM

Will miss at least four weeks Jordan (ankle) is expected to miss four to six weeks, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Jordan will undergo tightrope surgery on Monday after injuring his ankle in Saturday's win over Michigan. As Eli Sanders (undisclosed) also suffered an injury Saturday, King Miller and Bryan Jackson should serve as the USC's top running backs for the time being.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Set for multi-game absence Jordan sustained an ankle injury during Saturday's 31-13 win over Michigan and is expected to miss multiple games, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact Jordan will undergo further testing on his ankle Sunday, but the running back is trending toward a multi-week absence. USC has a bye after facing Notre Dame on Oct. 18, meaning Jordan is likely to be sidelined until, at the very least, early November. Jordan was one of two Trojan running backs to be carted off the field Saturday, with Eli Sanders being the other, which will result in King Miller and Bryan Jackson handling most of the carries going forward.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Set for multi-game absence Jordan sustained an ankle injury during Saturday's 31-13 win over Michigan and is expected to miss multiple games, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 12 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Justice Haynes, Waymond Jordan injury update: Michigan, USC stars hurt in first half of Big Ten showdown | Sporting News Both running backs left the game with injuries.

OCTOBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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OCTOBER 12 • LATIMES.COM

Carted off vs. Michigan Jordan was carted off the field in USC's clash with Michigan on Saturday night, per Shotgun Spratling of 247Sports.com.

Impact Jordan is now the second USC tailback to be carted off the field in this game, following Eli Sanders. The Trojans are down to zero scholarship tailbacks available at the moment; Bryan Jackson and King Miller are the last men standing in USC's backfield.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off vs. Michigan Jordan was carted off the field in USC's clash with Michigan on Saturday night, per Shotgun Spratling of 247Sports.com.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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