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USC Trojans Making Strong Impression on California Four-Star Recruit

Servite (Calif.) four-star linebacker Allen “Cinco” Kennett V visited USC for the third time this year when he went through meetings and worked out with

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USC Recruit Quentin Hale Pulls Back Curtain on Nike NIL Deal in Exclusive Interview

USC four-star receiver commit Quentin Hale is heading into his senior season at Corona Centennial (Calif.) and is already building an impressive name, image and likeness profile. Hale’s agent, Josh Stupin of Fortune Sports Group, secured him a deal to join Nike’s high school NIL class.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 17

Three Interesting Stats Behind USC Trojans Recruiting Class

The USC Trojans flexed their recruiting muscles in the class of 2026, landing the No. 1 class in the country and adding key pieces like five-star tight end Mark Bowman, four-star wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, five-star defensive lineman Luke Wafle, four-star quarterback Jonas Williams, and more.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

What Makes RJ Sermons an Intriguing Player in USC Trojans Cornerback Battle

RJ Sermons is one of the more highly-touted cornerbacks to come out of Southern California in recent memory. The Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.) product was originally one of the crown jewels of USC’s 2026 class that finished No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

Where USC's Offense Ranks Among College Football's Best

The USC Trojans offensive attack could end up being one of the best in the entire country this season. College football personality J.D PicKell ranked his top 10 offenses in college football for 2026.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

Previewing Every Big Ten Starting Quarterback on USC Trojans Schedule

USC made some major changes to its defensive staff this offseason, which included hiring defensive coordinator Gary Patterson, who brought over one of his longtime assistants, safeties coach Paul Gonzales.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

USC Trojans Four-Star Recruit Joins Nike Football NIL Roster

The USC-Nike connection looks to be as strong as ever. On July 14, USC Athletics and Nike agreed to a 10-year contract extension. The new deal is focused on the future of the sports programs – new uniforms for men’s and women’s basketball, updated apparel and retail pop-ups, new workout equipment and the new NIL program Blue Ribbon Elite Class.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

Which California High Schools Are Featured the Most on USC's Roster

There is a ton of talent stretched out across various high schools in California. It's one of the premier states for recruiting every cycle. The USC Trojans have built some strong recruiting pipelines in their backyard over the years.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

Five-Star Honor Fa’alave-Johnson Gives USC Trojans Stability Amid Recruiting Chaos

The college football recruiting world has been full of shakeups this week. Between Rivals’ updated Rivals300 rankings, movement in the team recruiting standings and other major changes among the nation’s top prospects, the landscape of the 2027 recruiting cycle is continuing to evolve.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

USC Trojans Big Ten Championship Chances Entering Fall Camp

It’s been a while since the USC Trojans last won a conference championship. 2017 was the last time the Trojans experienced that accomplishment. Led by

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 15

How the Trojans' Nike Extension Shapes the Future of USC Athletics

The Swoosh and the cardinal and gold have been synonymous with each other since 1993. Then, in 2005, two historic brands in sports inked up once again for 20 more years in a multi-sport deal.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 15

One Key Question for USC Defensive Lineman Jaimeon Winfield Before Freshman Season

Jaimeon Winfield only needed to visit USC one time to know he wanted to be a Trojan. The five-star freshman defensive tackle from Texas committed last March and was a big reason why USC became the first non-SEC school since 2008 to finish with the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 15

USC Trojans Turn Heads With Latest Big Ten Power Rankings

The 2026-27 college basketball season could be a special one for coach Eric Musselman and the USC Trojans. Entering his third season as coach of the Trojans

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 15

USC Fans Won't Like Analytics Projection For Trojans Schedule

The USC Trojans' 2026 season is on the horizon, and as the team begins its preparations for fall camp, there is much to look forward to this year, including

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / July 15

College Football Head Coaches on Hot Seat in the West: Assessing the status of the head men in potential trouble, from Hot to Cool

All football head coaches are expected to win. It’s why they were hired. But the bar is set higher for some than for others. A record over 50% at lesser programs may keep a head man employed much longer than at a perennial blue blood.