Player you are most curious to see this year?

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- August 27, 2026 at 4:41 pm #16034
  the909
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  For me, it’s Chasen Johnson. Had high hopes last year before the injury came, anxious to see him in a full season. He wasn’t as highly ranked as others, but he seems like someone who can contribute in a big way. Certainly has the speed for the position. I feel that secondary underperformed last year, and while I think the LB group was worse overall, the secondary had a lot of talent heading into 2025. Hoping to see a big step up for that unit as a whole and for Johnson individually.
  
  Lot of hype around Boobie, but SC always gets and develops stud receivers so I’m not as worried about that group despite the youth.
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- August 27, 2026 at 4:49 pm #16036
  
  BigBalls
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  Bowman on offense for me. With Riley’s ability to get guys open Bowman could have a great year.
  Waymo too.
  On defense, disappointing that Stewart isn’t ready to go. We saw from his limited play last year that he has some unique playmaking skills.
  
  Maiava is probably the key to the season. Will he take another huge step?
- August 27, 2026 at 5:47 pm #16040
  
  Butkus51
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  I’m very curious about our D as a whole and if DC Patterson fixed things. If he is able to get our D in the Top 12 nation and play physical ball, we make the CFP (3 BIG teams should make the CFP)… Cheers
  
  No worries about the O, even though we will have young Wr and TE’s.
- August 27, 2026 at 8:16 pm #16044
  
  Java
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  I want to see wafle and Winfield. Combine them with Stewart who is supposed to be a true frosh this year and you have 3 guys 18-19 who are supposed to dominate like Cody Patterson etc. Maybe I’m asking too much.
- August 27, 2026 at 9:04 pm #16045
  
  Daystalker
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  I think Trojan fans will be really excited about Chasen Johnson this season. Good call 909.
- August 27, 2026 at 9:55 pm #16046
  the909
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  Who are you most looking forward to seeing at ucla? I think Nico has a chance to take a big step up, and it sounds like the new LB Hendrick might have a day one impact. Maybe Wayne Knight?
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  - August 27, 2026 at 11:17 pm #16049
    Daystalker
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    Really interested in seeing what Sahir West can bring off the edge as well as Omosigho. Nico will hopefully get into a groove with the new WRs, I think he has a huge upgrade as far as targets go, but season will ultimately ride on his shoulders. Expecting Knight to be a great addition in the backfield, but not sold on his size being able to handle a full season in the B1G, that is a lot to ask of any RB, so Thomas and Cox will have to step up and the OC will have to have some plays to get knight the ball with wheels and some open grass. There is a lot to like about the new roster, but that “like” is also completely based on hope at this time.
    
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- August 27, 2026 at 10:04 pm #16048
  
  SomeDude
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  Mosley. I wanna see the speed.
  
  Rock. Cuz he has a bad ass nickname.
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