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Memphis punter transfer Lachlan Carrigan commits to USC

January 10, 2026

Story byTrojans WireSat, January 10, 2026 at 2:33 PM UTC·1 min readAn important aspect of the NCAA transfer portal is that it is the same for players at every position. Sure, former five-star quarterbacks may get most of the attention (and NIL money), but punters are free to enter the portal, too. Well, on Thursday, USC went out and got one of those, as the Trojans went into the portal and landed Memphis punter Lachlan Carrigan. Carrigan is originally from Australia, but came to the United States to punt for Memphis.

Memphis punter transfer Lachlan Carrigan commits to USC

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As a freshman in 2025, he averaged 43.2 yards per punt on 46 attempts. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Trojans' were in the market for a new punter, as 2025 starter Sam Johnson is out of eligibility.
In 2025, Johnson averaged 42.1 yards per punt on 24 attempts for the Trojans. Carrigan is USC's sixth transfer portal addition since Sunday.
With no spring transfer window this year, expect general manager Chad Bowden and the Trojans to continue to be aggressive in the portal this winter as they look to turn their roster into that of a Big Ten contender. It appears as though USC has found its punter for 2026.
Now, the Trojans just need a third-string quarterback who wears the same number. This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC football lands Memphis punter transfer Lachlan Carrigan.

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Memphis punter transfer Lachlan Carrigan commits to USC

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