Kennedy Urlacher Transfers to USC Football

Kennedy Urlacher, son of NFL Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher and a three-star recruit from Chandler, Arizona, is transferring from Notre Dame to USC after one season with the Fighting Irish. During his freshman year, Urlacher played mainly on special teams, tallying 12 tackles and one pass deflection over 14 games. USC is adding Urlacher to address depth concerns at safety and nickel, and he is expected to compete for playing time at both positions. The transfer has generated attention due to the storied rivalry between Notre Dame and USC, as well as Urlacher's previous 20 scholarship offers before committing to Notre Dame. Urlacher has three years of eligibility remaining and seeks a bigger role in Lincoln Riley's defense. There is no public information about any NIL deal related to his move.