After Getting Back Heisman, Reggie Bush Seems Confident USC's Championship Will Be Reinstated

Back in April, Reggie Bush officially got his Heisman Trophy back. But according to the legendary USC running back, there's more good news coming for Trojans fans.

Bush believes the next step to making things right is for the NCAA to reinstate USC's National Championship title. And while speaking to TMZ Sports at Los Angeles International Airport earlier this week, he guaranteed it would happen.

"Absolutely," he said. "Absolutely!"

Bush was one of the most electrifying college football players in history.

During his Heisman season, he rushed for 1,740 yards on 8.7 yards per carry with 16 touchdowns. He also caught 37 passes for 478 yards and two scores. The performance earned him 784 of the 892 possible first-place Heisman votes in 2005 — beating out teammate Matt Leinart and Texas quarterback Vince Young.

The Trojans won the Natty in 2004. But they were ultimately stripped of their national championship after the NCAA ruled USC had committed several violations — including ones that involved illegal cash and benefits given to Bush. The NCAA also stripped the program of all of its wins during the 2005 season.

Bush's Heisman was taken away in 2010. Which seems kind of silly given today's college football environment, where star players are making millions in NIL money. 

Finally, the Heisman Trust returned his trophy earlier this year, and it's back at USC.

"We are thrilled to welcome Reggie Bush back to the Heisman family in recognition of his collegiate accomplishments," Michael Comerford, President of The Heisman Trophy Trust, said in a statement. "We considered the enormous changes in college athletics over the last several years in deciding that now is the right time to reinstate the Trophy for Reggie. We are so happy to welcome him back."

Whether the rest of his teammates get the same redemption remains to be seen.