USC's Bear Alexander has decided to take a redshirt year after having a diminished role on the No. 13 Trojans’ defense over the first three games of this season.

USC DT Bear Alexander, who'd expressed displeasure with his playing time after three games, is taking a redshirt season in 2024 and will have two years remaining.

Business as usual,’ Riley says for the Trojans’ defensive line after seemingly severing ties with the defensive tackle, but a host of questions remain