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The Reason Why USC’s Lincoln Riley Is on List of Coaches on Hot Seat

USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley is heading into his fifth season at the helm in Los Angeles. The Trojans are still eyeing their first trip to the College Football Playoff and it will be Riley’s duty to get them there. Just how much pressure will be on Riley this season?

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USC Trojans' Most Important Chess Piece in Their Secondary

Redshirt freshman defensive back Alex Graham was inserted into the lineup at nickel after a pair of key injuries in the secondary in USC’s win over Iowa last November. Graham remained in the starting lineup for the final three games of the 2025 season and in each game, the progression was evident as he became more acclimated to the college game.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 21

What to Know About USC Trojans Four-Star Cornerback Recruit Danny Lang

Mater Dei (Calif.) four-star cornerback and USC commit Danny Lang took part in the South County Classic passing tournament over the weekend. During the tournament, one recruiting analyst referred to Lang as the best pure cover corner in the 2027 class. Lang has all the physical traits to become an elite cornerback at the next level.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / July 21

USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava Nominated for Heartwarming Award

In 1992, the College Football Association created the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team to recognize the community efforts, off-field activities, leadership and academic achievements of college football players.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 21

Every Transfer Expected to Make an Immediate Impact for USC Trojans Football

The USC Trojans return the most experience in the country with 15 starters returning from a season ago, but that doesn't mean that USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans added some impact pieces through the transfer portal that should help the team win games in 2026.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 21

13 USC Trojans Turn Heads in Latest NFL Draft Ranking

The East-West Shrine Bowl has revealed their top 1,000 NFL Draft prospects ahead of the 2026-2027 college football season. After a thorough scouting process

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 20

USC Commit Danny Lang Recruiting Trio of Southern California Defensive Backs

Four-star cornerback commit Danny Lang is part of an impressive recruiting class in the secondary for USC in the 2027 class. All four commits — Lang, five-star athlete Honor Fa’alave-Johnson, four-star star safety Gavin Williams and four-star cornerback Aaryn “J.O.” Washington, are from Southern California.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 20

USC Commit Danny Lang Pulls Back the Curtain on Loaded Secondary Recruiting Class

The secondary is undoubtedly the strength of USC’s 2027 recruiting class with four commits in four-star cornerbacks Danny Lang and Aaryn “J.O.” Washington,

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 20

USC Trojans Commit Pursuing California Four-Star Recruit Jordan Hicks

Damien (Calif.) four-star safety and top 100 recruit Gavin Williams is one of the headliners of USC’s 2027 recruiting class. Williams has put on his recruiting

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 20

USC Trojans Making Major Move for Four-Star Mater Dei Recruit Ace Leutele

Mater Dei (Calif.) 2028 four-star safety Ace Leutele has been visiting USC since he was in elementary school. “I had older cousins who played at USC like Viane [Talamaivao]," Leutele said.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 20

One Returning Player Ready to Become a Star for USC Trojans

USC Trojans sophomore Jahkeem Stewart played his true freshman year with a stress fracture in his foot, and Stewart was still able to finish the season with 7.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and 1 interception.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / July 19

Jayden Maiava Fuels USC Preseason Buzz With Quarterback Ranking

The USC Trojans have a proven offensive threat in quarterback Jayden Maiava. Maiava is poised for a breakout 2026 season following a 2025 campaign in which

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 19

USC Four-Star Target Jordan Hicks Pulls Back the Curtain on Recruitment

Mission Viejo (Calif.) four-star defensive back Jordan Hicks can transition between cornerback and safety seamlessly. His versatility in the secondary

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 19

USC's Recruiting Machine Gains Momentum at California Passing Tournament

Mission Viejo -- Football season is just around the corner, and 20 Southern California schools took part in the South County Classic passing tournament at Mission Viejo High School on Saturday. A pair of USC commits in the 2027 class were in action, as well as several key prospects in the 2028 class.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 19

The Biggest Concern Nobody Is Talking About for USC Trojans

With expectations high for the USC Trojans entering the 2026 college football season, there is always a chance that something could go wrong in Lincoln Riley’s fifth season as coach.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 18

Top Four Players the USC Trojans Defense Will Face in the Big Ten

There's a lot to be excited for the Trojans in 2026 – the No. 1 overall recruiting class, veteran pickups from the transfer portal, Lincoln Riley’s fifth year with the program, trenches that can compete in the Big Ten and TCU legend Gary Patterson at the helm of the defense.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 18

Five Reasons to Believe USC Trojans Can Exceed Expectations

With high expectations entering the 2026 college football season, there is reason for belief that this will be the year that the USC Trojans finally break

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 18

One Major Question Surrounding USC Trojans Before the Season

There are several lingering questions surrounding the USC Trojans football program for what is expected to be a pivotal 2026 college football season. The expectation for the Trojans entering their fifth season under coach Lincoln Riley is to make the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 18

USC Trojans Battling SEC, Big Ten Rivals for Four-Star Cornerback Recruit

The USC Trojans swung back to prioritizing local talent in creating the top recruiting class for 2026, and that strategy is continuing in the class of 2028.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 17

USC Trojans Building Recruiting Momentum Multiple Elite In-State Prospects

USC has been able to stack elite in-state recruits in the 2026 and 2027 class as they have seen a massive shift in their recruiting success under general

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 17

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

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 17

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.

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.