USC's Tackett Curtis Earns Pac-12 Freshman of the Week

USC QB Jayden Maiava rolls out, looking downfield to make a pass.

USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava Named Semifinalist for Davey O’Brien Award

Wednesday, November 12

USC RB King Miller lines up in the Trojan backfield.

USC Running Back King Miller Named Burlsworth Trophy Semifinalist

Tuesday, November 11

USC Trojans Football tight end Lake McRee carries ball against Northwestern Wildcats

No. 17 USC Football Hosts Iowa For Pivotal Homecoming/Reunion Weekend Matchup

Tuesday, November 11

USC WR Makai Lemon turns downfield after catching the ball.

USC Wide Receiver Makai Lemon Named Maxwell Award Semifinalist

Tuesday, November 11

Tackett Curtis

ILB

/ Football

Tackett Curtis Pac-12 Freshman of the Week

USC's Tackett Curtis Earns Pac-12 Freshman of the Week

September 25, 2023 | Football

Buy Tickets

LOS ANGELES—USC freshman inside linebacker Tackett Curtis was named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Week for his performance in USC's 42-28 victory over Arizona State.

This is Curtis' first career Pac-12 Player of the Week honor. He is the first USC player to win this award since former Trojan QB Jaxson Dart earned the honor in Week 3 of the 2021 season. He is also the first Trojan defensive freshman to be honored since the award was created prior to the 2019 season.

Curtis made his defensive presence known against the Sun Devils as he collected 7 tackles, with 2.0 for loss of 11 yards, including 2.0 sacks for minus 11 yards.

USC currently leads the nation in tackles for loss (41.0) and third nationally in sacks (16.0).

Earlier this season, Curtis was the first true freshman inside linebacker to start a season opener for USC since Cameron Smith did against Arkansas State to open the 2015 season. He has started every game for the Trojans.