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JuJu Watkins Hints At Why Women Hold 'Upper Hand' in NIL Era

As intriguing as the 2025-26 NCAA women's basketball season has been, there's no question that a shadow is looming over the women's college game, given that USC Trojans superstar guard JuJu Watkins is missing the entire year because of an ACL injury.

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What Latest FPI Ranking Says About USC Trojans' Improvement

The No. 16 USC Trojans may not be making an appearance in this season’s College Football Playoff, but they finished the season ranked with a 9-3 record.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 7

USC Trojans' Bowl Game Revealed Against Big 12 Opponent

The No. 16 USC Trojans enter bowl season with a 9-3 record and aim to reach 10 wins for the second time in the last four years under coach Lincoln Riley.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 7

USC Trojans' Final College Football Playoff Ranking

The final rankings from the College Football Playoff Selection Committee have been released and the 12-team bracket is set. The swapping of No. 10 Miami over No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 7

What USC's Large Number of Early Enrollees Means About Trojans Future

The No. 16 USC Trojans are coming off a historic recruiting class under coach Lincoln Riley and first year general manager Chad Bowden, compiling the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 7

USC Trojans Basketball Earns Promising Ranking After Hot Start

The No. 24 USC Trojans are on their first undefeated streak since the 2020-21 season, marking their first under coach Eric Musselman. The Trojans officially lost their 8-0 win streak, after falling to Washington 84-76 in their Big Ten home opener on Saturday, Dec.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 6

What USC Basketball's Recent Success Means for Trojans

The No. 24 USC Trojans men’s basketball team will look to keep its undefeated streak alive on Saturday when it faces the Washington Huskies in a "black out" at the Galen Center.

Preview: USC Trojans Women's Basketball vs. Washington Huskies

No. 16 USC women's basketball team returns to Galen Center on Sunday for a high-stakes Big Ten opener against No. 21 Washington. The Trojans enter at 6-2 and look to extend their perfect home record while securing USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb’s 100th win at USC.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 6

USC Trojans Bolster Young Cornerback Room with Elite Recruits

USC overcame some early struggles in its cornerback room and saw a much-improved group the second half of the season. DeCarlos Nicholson is out of eligibility and Braylon Conley will enter the transfer portal when it opens at the beginning of January.

Micah Banuelos News / USC Trojans on SI / December 6

Possible Landing Spot For USC Trojans Transfer Offensive Lineman Micah Banuelos

USC Trojans offensive lineman Micah Banuelos announced he plans on entering the NCAA Transfer Portal. Banuelos will have two more years of eligibility remaining after starting in five games for USC this season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 6

USC Trojans' Bowl Game Revealed Against Undetermined Big 12 Opponent

The No. 16 USC Trojans enter bowl season with a 9-3 record and aim to reach 10 wins for the second time in the last four years under coach Lincoln Riley.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 5

USC Basketball Turns Heads with Latest Move to Build Student Section at Galen Center

The USC Trojans men's basketball team is 8-0 to start the 2025 season, and some of the team's players visited USC fraternity houses with donuts in an attempt to encourage students to attend the Trojans' upcoming game against the Washington Huskies in the Galen Center.

Makai Lemon News / USC Trojans on SI / December 5

USC Wide Receiver Makai Lemon Aims To Follow In His Hero's Footsteps

USC Trojans star Makai Lemon has been one of the best wide receivers in college football throughout this season. His impressive performances for the Trojans this season have made him one of the three finalists for the Biletnikoff Award, which is awarded to college football's most outstanding receiver at any position.

Potential Reason Behind Surprisingly Low TV Ratings for USC vs. UCLA Rivalry Game

The USC Trojans defeated their crosstown rivals, the UCLA Bruins by a score of 29-10 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum last week. This win capped of a 9-3 win season for the Trojans.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 5

USC Trojans Secure Historic Recruiting Ranking

The USC Trojans have been building an elite recruiting class of 2026. Though there was fear USC would drop in the recruiting rankings, the Trojans likely clinched the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 5

USC's Latest Transfer Portal Entry Shows Trojans' Roster Strategy

USC redshirt freshman offensive lineman Makai Saina plans to enter the transfer portal when it officially opens in January, ending a two-year run in Los Angeles without an appearance.

King Miller News / USC Trojans on SI / December 4

Running Back King Miller’s Rise Changes the Future of USC Trojans

USC Trojans running back King Miller entered the year as a walk-on freshman just hoping to see the field and instead finished it as one of USC’s most important offensive players.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 4

Five USC Trojans Signees That Fans Are Hyped About

As the early signing period comes to a close, several recruits have signed their letter of intent to play for the Trojans, who USC fans are excited about.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / December 4

USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava's Rank Rises to Elite Status

The No. 16 USC Trojans finished the regular season with a 9-3 record, and a reason for the success has been the offense. USC coach Lincoln Riley built a talented roster, led by quarterback Jayden Maiava.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 4

Meet The Most Underrated Signees Of USC's Historic Recruiting Class

The USC Trojans are bringing in the top recruiting class in the 2026 cycle according to 247Sports' rankings. Included in their 35 signees are some hidden gems that could make an early impact for the Trojans.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 4

How Chris Henry Jr.'s Decision Will Impact USC Trojans Recruiting Class Ranking

The USC Trojans are building an elite recruiting class of 2026. 35 players have signed their letter of intent with USC through the early signing period.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / December 4

USC Trojans Close Out Historic 2026 Recruiting Class

Many said that they would not be able to hold on all the way to signing day, but the USC Trojans just officially closed out the No. 1 2026 Recruiting Class on National Signing Day.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / December 1

USC Trojans Trending To Pull Off Major Flip Ahead Of Signing Day

We are just two days away from National Signing Day, and the USC Trojans continue to hold firm with their No. 1-ranked 2026 class. They currently hold 34 commitments, but have been hunting for more, and have now earned the prediction from experts in the business to flip an elite wide receiver from Ohio State.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / November 28

USC Trojans Look To Close Recruiting Strong With Big Visitor List Against UCLA

The Battle for the Victory Bell is one of the great rivalries in College Football, as the USC Trojans are set to host the UCLA Bruins at the Coliseum this Saturday.