USC quarterback Cody Kessler and fullback Soma Vainuku accept Senior Bowl invitations
USC’s Cody Kessler plays in the Pac-12 championship game against Stanford on Dec. 5.
USC quarterback Cody Kessler and fullback Soma Vainuku have accepted invitations to play in the Senior Bowl on Jan. 30 in Mobile, Ala., the bowl announced Tuesday.
Kessler, a three-year starter, has passed for 28 touchdowns, with six interceptions, in an 8-5 season.
Vainuku rushed for a touchdown, but has primarily been an impact player on special teams.
Quarterbacks Dak Prescott from Mississippi State, Kevin Hogan from Stanford, Jeff Driscoll from Louisiana Tech, Jacoby Brissett from North Carolina State and Carson Wentz from North Dakota State also have accepted invitations.
USC plays Wisconsin in the Holiday Bowl on Saturday.
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