5 Questions For USC Football During 2015 Spring Practice

By Brian Kalchik

5 Questions For USC Football During 2015 Spring Practice

Cody Kessler USC — In 2014, the USC Trojans finished 9-4 in Steve Sarkisian's first season as head coach. What will 2015 bring to the Trojans? Here are five questions that USC must address during 2015 spring practice.

5. Who Steps Up At Running Back?

Buck Allen USC

5. Who Steps Up At Running Back?

Buck Allen USC — USC's running game was led by Javorious "Buck" Allen, who rushed for 1,489 yards and 11 touchdowns. With Allen now gone to the NFL, who will step up as a replacement?

4. Who Replaces Nelson Agholor?

Nelson Agholor USC

4. Who Replaces Nelson Agholor?

Nelson Agholor USC — Nelson Agholor was the main receiver last year for USC, catching 104 passes for 1,313 yards and 12 touchdowns. The second-leading receiver for the Trojans (JuJu Smith) had 54 receptions for 724 yards and five touchdowns. Smith will enter camp as the No. 1 receiver, but other younger players will have to step up to replace Agholor.

3. Who Replaces Leonard Williams?

Leonard Williams USC

3. Who Replaces Leonard Williams?

Leonard Williams USC — Despite being hit with sanctions, USC has produced plenty of great players, including Leonard Williams. With Williams (a bona fide top-five pick) headed to the NFL, it is a huge loss for a defense that struggled to stop the run down the stretch.

2. Can Cody Kessler Take The Next Step?

Cody Kessler USC

2. Can Cody Kessler Take The Next Step?

Cody Kessler USC — Cody Kessler has put up some impressive stats, but he has yet to take the Trojans to a major bowl game. In order to be considered great at USC, you must get to major bowl games, and Kessler has come up short in that regard.

1. Is Steve Sarkisian The Man To Turn USC Around?

Steve Sarkisian USC

1. Is Steve Sarkisian The Man To Turn USC Around?

Steve Sarkisian USC — Steve Sarkisian has been successful at USC as an assistant coach, but as a head coach, he hasn't delivered. In six seasons as a head coach, five with Washington, Sark hasn't won more than 10 games once and has underachieved with plenty of talent on his teams.

Brian Kalchik is a Houston Texans writer and featured writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

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