Matt Leinart Explains Rejecting USC's Multiple Requests to Unretire Jersey, 'Absolutely F--king Not'
By Doric Sam
Published on March 17, 2026.
Former USC player, Matt Leinart, has refused multiple requests from the school to retire his No. 11 jersey, stating that he would only wear it for his son, a freshman quarterback at SMU or one of his younger sons, if they end up playing football. He also declined to accept a payment from a player with a large NIL deal.
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