Sam Darnold will be starting Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, 2026, for the Seattle Seahawks against the New England Patriots. Darnold will become the first former USC quarterback to start a Super Bowl.
The Orange County Register has been covering Darnold since he was a high school football (and basketball) star in San Clemente and throughout his time at USC. Here are some of those stories through the years as he continued to climb toward football’s biggest game:
From 2014: Darnold is highly recruited
End of San Clemente’s run
The 2014 offensive player of the year
The 2015 Boys Athlete of the Year
How Sam Darnold chose USC
USC wins 2017 Rose Bowl, Darnold throws 5 TDs
Growing spotlight
Can Darnold succeed where other USC QBs came up short?
How Darnold became a top NFL draft prospect
Darnold selected No. 3 by the Jets
Darnold reaches the Super Bowl with Seahawks
Alexander: Seahawks’ Sam Darnold shuts up his critics – and makes history
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