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The USC Trojans started 3-0 for the third time in the last five seasons after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers 33-17 in its Big Ten opener in West Lafayette.

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Why USC Linebacker Eric Gentry Deserves MVP in Trojans' Win Over Purdue

The USC Trojans got Big Ten conference play off to a good start with a 33-17 win against the Purdue Boilermakers. USC’s defense was dominant for most of the game and was the key to victory.

Eric Gentry News / USC Trojans on SI / September 13

USC Trojans Linebacker Reveals Motivation Heading into Big Ten Gauntlet

USC Trojans senior linebacker Eric Gentry knows the early wins don’t mean much yet. The Trojans took care of business in their non-conference tune-ups, but now comes the real challenge: a Big Ten schedule loaded with top-five opponents and road environments that have haunted USC in recent years.

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What USC Trojans Defensive Captain Said About Much-Improved Defense

USC Trojans senior linebacker Eric Gentry, one of the Trojans’ defensive captains, sees something different about this year’s group. After two games, he says the unit is deeper, more connected, and finally capable of matching the physical standard the Big Ten demands.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / August 25

USC Trojans' Eric Gentry Describes Biggest Differences in Defensive Line

Upgrading the defensive line was a high priority for the USC Trojans in the offseason. The USC staff would probably acknowledge they were not well equipped on the defensive line to handle its inaugural season in the Big Ten. So, they immediately went to work.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / April 8

USC Trojans' Rob Ryan Enamored By Linebackers Desman Stephens, Eric Gentry

The USC Trojans went into spring practice very thin at the linebacker position, but certainly not lacking talent. New linebackers coach Rob Ryan expressed

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / December 29

Analyzing USC Trojans Snap Count vs. Texas A&M: Eric Gentry Returns

The USC Trojans ended their season on Friday, Dec. 27 the same way it began, with a dramatic game-winning touchdown with eight seconds remaining in regulation over an SEC opponent at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

College Football News / LAFB Network / December 28

USC Trojans Announce Future Of Star Linebacker Eric Gentry

USC Trojans star linebacker Eric Gentry had his 2024 season end prematurely. After suffering multiple concussions early in the year, he decided to take a redshirt year so that he could have one more year of eligibility.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 27

USC Trojans, Texas A&M Injury Update Before Las Vegas Bowl: Mason Cobb, Eric Gentry

The USC Trojans will matchup against the Texas A&M Aggies in the Las Vegas Bowl. USC has seen 19 players enter the transfer portal since it opened on Dec.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / December 26

USC Trojans Vs. Texas A&M Aggies 3 Keys To Victory: Jayden Maiava, Eric Gentry Shine

The USC Trojans are set to conclude their season in the Las Vegas Bowl vs. the Texas A&M Aggies. The Trojans head into the game as +3.5 underdogs after seeing an exodus of players leave via the transfer portal.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 20

USC Trojans Las Vegas Bowl Injury Update: Linebacker Eric Gentry Returns to Practice

It was a refreshing for everyone involved to see USC Trojans linebacker Eric Gentry return to the practice field this week as they prepare to face Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 17

USC Trojans Breakout Linebacker Desman Stephens: Eric Gentry Redshirt

During the USC Trojans' 33-30 loss to No. 4 Penn State, USC's defense saw a breakout performance from true freshman linebacker Desman Stephens. Stephens had to step up and fill a bigger role than usual after Trojans' captain Eric Gentry was ruled out of the game due to concussions.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 16

USC Trojans Surprising Injury Update: Eric Gentry will Redshirt Due to Concussions

USC Trojans senior linebacker Eric Gentry announced on Tuesday, via his personal social media, that he will redshirt this season after suffering a series of concussions.

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USC Trojans Injury Update: Linebacker Eric Gentry will Redshirt Due to Concussions

USC Trojans senior linebacker Eric Gentry announced on Tuesday, via his personal social media, that he will redshirt this season after suffering a series of concussions.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 12

USC football gets dealt pair of crushing injury updates ahead of huge Penn State battle

USC’s pivotal Week 7 matchup against Penn State may be even more difficult than they prepared for. After receiving the unfortunate news that linebacker Eric Gentry would not return for the game and possibly sit out the rest of the season, the Trojans suffered another injury setback regarding cornerback Jacobe Covington.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / October 10

Lincoln Riley Provides Latest USC Trojans Injury Updates Ahead Of Penn State, Including Eric Gentry

The USC Trojans have a pivotal matchup with the Penn State Nittany Lions this weekend that could make or break their season. Overall, they have been able to remain relatively healthy, but they have been without key players each week.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 9

USC Trojans Linebacker Eric Gentry Injury Update: Potential Redshirt Season?

USC Trojans linebacker Eric Gentry faced an injury in week five of the college football season. He left the game early, being carted into the locker room.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 8

USC Trojans Injury Update vs. Penn State: Lake McRee, Eric Gentry, Anthony Lucas

USC Trojans tight end Lake McRee returned to the practice field on Tuesday for the first since suffering a knee injury against the Michigan Wolverines in week four.

College Football News / LAFB Network / October 5

Key Defender Not Expected To Play For USC Trojans Against Minnesota

The USC Trojans took care of business last week against the Wisconsin Badgers, but unfortunately one of their key defensive players went down with injury.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 5

USC Trojans Leading Tackler Eric Gentry Out with Injury, How Will USC Defense Respond?

The No. 11 USC Trojans will travel to face the unranked Minnesota Golden Gophers on Oct. 5. The Trojans will be without their standout linebacker Eric Gentry.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 5

USC football set to be without Eric Gentry for Week 6 clash vs. Minnesota

USC football is dealing with another huge blemish on the injury report ahead of a road matchup against Minnesota. Star linebacker Eric Gentry will miss the Trojans’ Week 6 game due to an injury he suffered in the team’s Week 5 victory over Wisconsin, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports and 247 Sports.

College Football News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 4

Report: No. 11 USC expected to be without leading tackler Eric Gentry against Gophers

The Gophers football team could be facing a short-handed squad on Saturday. According to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, No. 11 Southern Cal is expected to be without linebacker and leading tackler Eric Gentry for Saturday’s game at Huntington Bank Stadium due to injury. The loss would be a big blow for the Trojans.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / October 4

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Heading into this weekend's matchup, USC is confronting several injury issues. USC's official injury report for the Minnesota game has yet to be released but will be promulgated sometime before kickoff.

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USC football’s incredibly versatile weapon has D’Anton Lynn hyped for 2024 season

The USC football team had one major issue last season and it was their defense. The Trojans had one of the best offenses in the country, but when you can’t get stops, it’s incredibly hard to win.