Back as a veteran fifth year player, Tight End Lake McRee is coming into this season with unfinished business on his mind. Despite setbacks, injuries and challenges, Lake shares how stepping onto the gridiron is his escape from everything else going on in the world.

“It definitely doesn’t feel like my final year. I still don’t feel like the old guy on the team, although there’s no doubt that I am one of them. This offseason I talked to Coach Riley about taking on more of a vocal leadership role and I feel like I’m ready to step into it.

I came back this season because there was still more to be done. After missing part of last year, I knew I wanted to come back and continue improving before pursuing my ultimate goal of playing in the NFL. There have been so many teams that I’ve been a part of here who have been so close, it’s hard to just pack up your bags and leave. We have a lot of building to do as a team this year to achieve our goals, but we have the pieces to do it. 

I’m a Trojan through and through, and there has never been a doubt in my mind about staying here and finishing what I started.”

EXPERTISE SPANNING THE GLOBE

As the Spring rolls on, we’re still letting everybody know USC is THE PLACE TO BE. The incredible support from the Trojan Family has helped USC Football secure the No. 1 2026 recruiting class with highly touted recruits committing every few days! USC Men’s and Women’s Basketball are ready to make their own offseason moves and our spring sports continue to make waves across the Big Ten.

Make your commitment today and help keep USC THE PLACE TO BE.

Football recruiting efforts are making a splash, with the team securing multiple commitments from top recruits in the past several days including four-star DL and LA native Tomuhini Topui, four-star DL Jaimeon Winfield and LA DL Malik Brooks. The future is bright and USC is THE PLACE TO BE.

As Spring Ball is officially underway, House of Victory is back with The Peristyle Podcast for unique interviews you won’t find anywhere else!

The first conversation of the spring is definitely one you don’t want to miss - an in-depth interview with transfer Offensive Lineman J’Onre Reed aka Big General detailing everything from his initial thoughts on the squad, why it’s important to him to give back to the community, his favorite moments from his time at Syracuse and everything in-between!

YOUR TAX AND ASSURANCE EXPERTS

The Trojan’s continue their strong spring campaign with three consecutive Big Ten series victories. Starting Pitcher Caden Hunter joined the Dedeuax Download podcast to give some insight into his first season in the Cardinal & Gold.

For all Trojan Baseball fans, this is the next podcast to add to your queue!

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