Who is opting out of the 2025 Alamo Bowl for USC and TCU?

Bowl season continues this Tuesday with a nightcap in the Lone Star State.

USC and TCU square off in the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio in a battle between Big Ten and Big 12, with the Trojans entering the game ranked inside the top 20. However, neither team is going to be at full strength.

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The Horned Frogs, in particular, will have a major absence with quarterback Josh Hoover not expected to play after announcing his plans to enter the transfer portal. He's one of several big names who won't be suiting up in the Alamodome on Tuesday night.

Here's a full tracker for all the key players opting out of the 2025 Alamo Bowl.

Who is opting out of the Alamo Bowl for USC?

• WR Makhi Lemon

• WR Ja'Kobi Lane

• TE Lake McRee

• OT Elijah Paige

• C Kilian O'Connor

• DL Jahkeem Stewart

• S Kamari Ramsey

• LB Eric Gentry

Who is opting out of the Alamo Bowl for TCU?

• QB Josh Hoover

• RB Nate Palmer

This article originally appeared on For The Win: 2025 Alamo Bowl opt outs for USC and TCU