USC coach Pete Carroll said fullback Brandon Hancock is expected to apply for a sixth year of eligibility after missing his senior season with torn knee ligaments.
“I’d love to have him back,” Carroll said. “He’s a leader and a great player to have on our team.”
Hancock met with the USC coaching staff this week to discuss the idea. Carroll said USC’s compliance official said he could likely be granted an extra year by the NCAA.
Players are not allowed to apply until after the season. The compliance office previously said fullback Ryan Powdrell could not apply for a sixth year.