<p>According to NCAA rules only 85 students may be on a D-1 football team. For many student athletes it is difficult to graduate in four years. Some return later to complete their degrees.</p>
<p>On Friday 31 members of the USC football team are eligible to participate in the commencement ceremonies. There are 109 student athletes who will graduate, including some Olympians. </p>
<p>Congratulations to the new graduates.</p>