USC Football: College Football Fans React to Zachariah Branch Debut

The speedy receiver/returner started his college career with a bang.

Zachariah Branch has only played one game with the Trojans, but he's already making a name for himself.

The wide receiver and returner flashed his speed and set a high standard for the rest of the season. His ability to accelerate and evade tacklers was in full display on his electric 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.

He also wowed in the passing game, bringing in 4 receptions for 58 yards, including a 25-yard catch for his first score as a Trojan.

His second came less than five minutes later as he became the first Trojan since Velus Jones Jr. (2019) to return a kickoff for a score.

Unsurprisingly, USC fans are already hyping Branch up after his college debut. Here are some of our favorite reactions to a truly special night for the young receiver.

Some are already pumping the Zachariah Branch No. 1 pick campaign.

Yeah this kid is generational

— Gage Simmons (@Gage_Simmons20) August 27, 2023

Others chose it as an opportunity to point out some of the not-so-good parts about Saturday's win.

And others thought his performance evoked memories of one of the greatest Trojans of all time.

Reggie Bush vibes omg

— DC (@DopeItsDanny) August 27, 2023

Branch and the rest of the Trojans will take the field again next week, facing off against Nevada at 3:30 p.m. PDT.