After a brief departure to UCLA, Kyle Ford has returned to the USC football program. The wide receiver’s decision to switch sides has been met with both excitement and confusion, as he announced his transfer on social media with a plea for forgiveness. Ford’s move back to USC is a significant development for the Trojans, who are looking to bolster their receiving corps. Ford spent four years with USC before transferring to UCLA in 2023, where he seemed poised for a breakout season but finished with underwhelming numbers. Despite his inconsistent production in college, Ford’s size and familiarity with USC’s offense make him a valuable asset to the team. His return gives USC a much-needed big-bodied target and leaves UCLA without a veteran returner. The move also reunites Ford with defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn, safety Kamari Ramsey, and cornerback John Humphrey, who also transferred from UCLA to USC in recent months.