Michael Jackson Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries with our NCAA FOOTBALL injury report.Nov 18, 2023
Set to return Saturday
Jackson (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's game versus UCLA, Connor Morrissette of USCFootball.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jackson is set to return for Saturday's regular season finale after missing the last two games with an injury. The junior has 17 catches for 146 yards and a touchdown in eight games this season for the Trojans.
Nov 12, 2023
DNP Saturday versus Oregon
Jackson (undisclosed) did not suit up in Saturday's 36-27 loss to Oregon.
ANALYSIS
Jackson missed his second consecutive game Saturday with an undisclosed injury. It is still unclear what is keeping him out of games, but his absence isn't that noticeable as he was not heavily involved in the passing attack prior to his injury. His next chance to play is in the regular season finale versus UCLA Saturday.
Nov 4, 2023
Unavailable Saturday
Jackson is not available for Saturday's game against Washington with an undisclosed injury, Antonio Morales of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear what's hindering Jackson, but the junior wideout has not been involved much in the passing attack outside of a six-catch performance in Week 7. His absence should open up more opportunities for Dorian Singer and Zachariah Branch in Saturday's battle against No. 5 Washington.
Oct 15, 2023
Records team-high six catches
Jackson tallied six catches for 51 yards during Saturday's 48-20 loss against Notre Dame.
ANALYSIS
Jackson logged the highest reception total of the season during Saturday's loss, although the end zone continued to elude him for the fifth straight week. Over six games, Jackson has 14 catches for 138 yards and a touchdown.
Aug 31, 2023
Will play Saturday
Jackson (undisclosed) will return for Saturday's game against Nevada, Shotgun Spratling of 247Sports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
After missing the Trojans' season opener, Jackson will make his return to the playing field on Saturday. Jackson was banged up during fall camp, but is cleared to play at full speed for Week 1.
Aug 26, 2023
Not spotted in warmups Saturday
Jackson (undisclosed) was not spotted in warmups prior to Saturday's contest against San Jose State and is expected to be out, Chris Trevino of 247Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Recent reports indicated that Jackson had been banged up the last couple of weeks, and even though he was trending in the right direction, this game came too soon for him. His next chance to play will come next Saturday against Nevada.
Aug 24, 2023
Drawing close to full health
Jackson has been banged up the last couple of weeks but is getting close to 100 percent, Chris Trevino of 247Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Jackson found his way into the lineup during the second half of the 2022 campaign, posting four catches for 31 yards and a touchdown in the bowl game versus Tulane. While he's been dealing with an issue the last couple of weeks, the indication seems to be that it's not serious, so he seems likely to be available for the opener versus San Jose State on Saturday.
May 26, 2023
Plays in bowl game
Jackson (undisclosed) played in the Trojan's Cotton Bowl loss to Tulane on Jan. 2.
ANALYSIS
After missing the Pac-12 championship game against Utah with an undisclosed injury, the wideout returned to action in the Cotton Bowl and reeled in four catches for 31 yards and a score. Jackson figures to continue to become more involved in USC's offense in 2023.
Dec 2, 2022
Not dressed Friday
Jackson (undisclosed) is not dressed ahead of Friday's matchup with Utah, Shotgun Spratling of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Jackson is not dressed or warming up ahead of Friday's Pac-12 Championship game against Utah. The sophomore wideout has appeared in seven games this season, logging 13 receptions for 205 yards and three touchdowns.
Nov 6, 2022
Erupts for huge game
Jackson caught five passes for 118 yards and two touchdown during Saturday's 41-35 win against California. He also carried the ball once for 19 yards.
ANALYSIS
Injuries to Jordan Addison and Mario Williams opened up the Trojans' reservists, and Jackson came out of nowhere to lead the team in receiving yards. Prior to Saturday, Jackson only had four receptions for 39 yards. If either of USC's star wideouts remain absent, we'll likely see more of Jackson.
Sep 3, 2022
Not dressed for pregame warmups
Jackson isn't in uniform for warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Rice, Shotgun Spratling of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Jackson sustained an unspecified injury in mid-August, but it's not yet clear whether Saturday's absence is related to the issue. His next chance to play will be next Saturday against Stanford.
Aug 11, 2022
Misses practice with injury
Jackson was sidelined in Wednesday's practice due to an undisclosed injury, WhittierDailyNews.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jackson was out alongside fellow wide receiver Kyron Hudson after they both suffered undisclosed injuries. The wideout appeared in four games last season and logged 12 receptions for 116 yards and will certainly be looking to improve his stats in 2022.
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