There are some key deviations in its spacious receiving chamber, University of Southern California Are reloading through the transfer portal this offseason.
At the top of their wish list is North Carolina State University Terrell Andersonis one of the top players at his position in the portal. Their wish list started to become a reality after a weekend visit to Los Angeles, where Anderson announced his commitment to the Trojans.
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The 6-foot-3, 185-pounder is a talented replacement for the star Jacoby Lanehe is about to enter the NFL draft. In two seasons with the Wolfpack, Anderson caught 53 passes for 787 yards and six touchdowns, averaging more than 14 yards per catch.
He really broke out as a sophomore in 2025, finishing with 39 receptions for 629 yards (16.1 YPC) and five scores. The Greensboro (N.C.) native is ranked No. 26 and the No. 4 wide receiver in the On3 Industry Transfer Portal rankings.
Anderson is one of a handful of complementary players expected to enter the wide receiver room through the portal. In addition to Ryan, Trojans replace Biletnikov Award winner Demon Lemon. The two combined to account for nearly half of USC’s total receptions and receiving yards this season. But with starting quarterback Jayden Maiava returning in 2026, Lincoln Riley and his teammates are looking to find someone next to him.
The Trojans also return standout freshman Tanook Hines, who shined this season with 561 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 34 catches. With Hines occupying the Z-receiver spot, USC will likely need Anderson and another starter — as well as some potential depth players — to fill the void in this class.
reserves Jay Fair and Jaden Richardson The two caught a combined 13 fish this year and were disqualified.
This developing story will be updated.
