USC's Bear Alexander has decided to take a redshirt year after having a diminished role on the No. 13 Trojans’ defense over the first three games of this season.

USC DT Bear Alexander, who'd expressed displeasure with his playing time after three games, is taking a redshirt season in 2024 and will have two years remaining.

USC coach Lincoln Riley says Alexander is a key contributor, and improving, and that he likes his defensive line play, brushing off social media comments as emotions running high after a loss.