USC DL Jahkeem Stewart posts cryptic injury update before Oregon game

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The Oregon Ducks and USC Trojans both want to be as healthy as possible heading into Saturday's matchup. The USC defensive line has been solid this season, but the Trojans might be getting a key contributor back into the fold for the rivalry matchup with everything on the line.

USC defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart has missed all four games for the Trojans this season with a foot injury. Stewart broke his foot late last season, but appeared ready for the season while participating during the offseason. However, a minor injury to his foot before the season began sidelined him, with Saturday's game against Oregon circled as a potential return date.

Stewart has appeared as questionable on Big Ten availability reports this week, but he fueled rumors surrounding his return on Saturday morning with a post on his Instagram story. The sophomore defensive lineman sounds optimistic about his chances of playing against the Ducks.

"Thank you God in advance for letting me play the sport I love again," Stewart wrote. "Your timing is the best timing and it's the only timing."

USC head coach Lincoln Riley said on Tuesday that Stewart is "hopefully not too far away" from returning to the field. If he does return against Oregon, the Ducks will have another pass rusher to handle with their offensive line, which has struggled this season.

As a freshman, Stewart racked up 18 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one fumble recovery, and one interception in 11 games. If he does play, it will be worth watching to see if Stewart is on a snap limit or if the Trojans turn him loose.

The final availability report will be released at 2:30 p.m. PT, which should provide clarity on Stewart's status heading into the game. USC and Oregon will kick off at 4:30 p.m. PT at the LA Memorial Coliseum.

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