Oregon Ducks defeat USC Trojans behind Jamari Johnson's career performance

Oregon tight end Jamari Johnson delivered a career-best performance in his return from injury during the Ducks' 41-27 victory over the USC Trojans. After missing two games due to injury, Johnson recorded seven receptions for 119 yards, becoming the first Oregon tight end to surpass 100 receiving yards in a single game since 2019.

Oregon coach Dan Lanning praised Johnson’s intelligence and effort, noting that the player was limited in practice leading up to the matchup. The performance contributed to Oregon's win at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Following the loss, USC head coach Lincoln Riley faced criticism from media figures and commentators regarding the team's defensive performance and program direction. Critics specifically highlighted the difficulty USC's defense had in containing Johnson during the game.