Bryce Dixon

ANALYSIS
Dixon was expelled from the school in May, but a California judge ruled Thursday that he must be allowed to re-enroll at USC. However, USC's official statement says, "Where there is a disciplinary finding this serious in nature, the university prohibits students from representing the university, including as a member of its athletic teams. So while we will comply with the judge's order staying the expulsion, Mr. Dixon will not be reinstated as a student-athlete." Although Thursday's decision allows Dixon to take classes at USC, his football future with the school is far murkier.