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New Top 25 Rankings Suggest USC Is Winning the Offseason

The transfer portal and NBA Draft decisions has shaken up the outlook of the 2025-26 college basketball season. For the USC Trojans, they appear to be one of the winners of this period according to these top 25 rankings. FS1 College basketball analyst Casey Jacobsen revealed his most recent top 25 rankings.

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Three USC Trojans Who Help Lincoln Riley Win Games

After a solid spring season, the USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley are ready for the 2026 season and the opportunity to compete at the top end of the

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 30

USC Trojans Battling Alabama, LSU for Offensive Line Recruit

The USC Trojans are not wasting any time getting a head start on the 2028 recruiting cycle with four-star offensive lineman Elisha Mueller quickly becoming one of their most important early targets.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 30

Ranking USC Basketball Transfers Who Can Impact the Trojans Immediately

The USC Trojans basketball program needed to put together a strong recruiting and transfer portal after a disappointing season. The Trojans ended 2025-26 with eight straight losses, leading to the restlessness from the fans.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 30

USC Trojans Underclassmen That Deserve More Attention

The USC Trojans football team returns the most starters of any program in the country with 15, but some of the younger names on the roster have a chance to make the biggest impact.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 30

One USC Trojan Facing the Most Pressure this Season

As the USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley prepare for what they hope to be a successful 2026 season, the pressure continues to ramp up for the Trojans

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 30

Eagles' Howie Roseman opens up about leapfrogging Steelers to draft Makai Lemon

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan was left with some egg on his face after it was learned that he was on the phone with USC wide receiver Makai Lemon right as the Philadelphia Eagles leapfrogged the Steelers in the 2026 NFL Draft order so that the Eagles could select Lemon.

Why Steelers made unexpected Aaron Rodgers decision amid uncertainty

Steelers reportedly expect this Aaron Rodgers 'formal word' soon

Eagles assistant GM Alec Halaby steps down

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USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 29

USC Trojans Transfers Who Will Play the Biggest Roles Next Season

Dreams of playing in the College Football Playoff are on every Trojan fan's mind as USC enters what could be a make-or-break fifth season for coach Lincoln Riley.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 29

USC's Way-Too-Early NCAA Tournament Projection With Expansion Looming

College basketball’s postseason may look different by the time the 2027 NCAA Tournament comes around. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the NCAA has initiated the final steps to expand both the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament from 68 to 76 teams. Would the USC Trojans land in this field according to the most recent bracketology projections?

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 29

USC Trojans Recruits Turning Heads as Early Enrollees

USC targeted Oaks Christian (Calif.) four-star running back Deshonne Redeaux very early in the recruiting process and made it a priority to keep him in

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / April 29

Jayden Maiava's Biggest Key to Leading USC to the Playoff

USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava was eligible to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft but decided to return for one more season under coach Lincoln Riley.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / April 29

USC Fans Will Love What Anthony Jones Said About Running Back Riley Wormley

USC Trojans redshirt freshman running back Riley Wormley suffered a significant knee injury midway through his senior season of high school. The Lone Star State native enrolled early last spring but continued to work his way back during the 2025 season.

USC Trojans News / 5 GOATs / April 29

Report: Mark Sanchez trial for felony battery delayed until July 13

Former quarterback Mark Sanchez won’t face trial for the charge of felony battery and multiple misdemeanors until July 13. According to WRTV, the date was changed from May 28 and it’s now the fourth time the trial date has been moved.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 29

One Underrated Trait in USC Freshman Quarterback Jonas Williams Stands Out

USC coach Lincoln Riley has always been incredibly diligent in the recruiting process when it comes to evaluating the quarterback position. It is always

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 28

USC's California Recruiting Dominance is Paying Off in Visible Ways

It’s not enough for the USC Trojans to make a big splash in the state of California in one recruiting cycle. It has to become the new normal. After re-establishing itself as the premier recruiting power in its own backyard this past cycle, USC is making waves again in the 2027 cycle. They currently own the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 29

Alijah Arenas' Return Shifts USC's National Championship Odds

Entering their third season under coach Eric Musselman, the USC Trojans men’s basketball team has the opportunity to be a dangerous team in the Big Ten as star freshman guard Alijah Arenas announced his decision to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft and return to Los Angeles.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 28

Three Remaining USC Players Who Will Define the Season After NFL Draft Losses

After losing several players in the 2026 NFL Draft, the USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley are looking ahead to the 2026 season, which could be a crucial one for USC.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / April 27

Alijah Arenas Withdraws From NBA Draft, Returns To USC Trojans For 2026-27 Season

In a whirlwind 24 hours that has USC Trojans fans buzzing, star sophomore guard Alijah Arenas delivered massive good news to the Trojans’ basketball program.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 27

USC Coach Anthony Jones Identifies the Next Step in King Miller’s Growth

USC coach Lincoln Riley spoke very highly of his running back room heading into last season, believing it was his best one yet at Southern Cal. Part of that belief came because of the depth in the room, which included fourth-string walk-on King Miller.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 27

One USC Transfer Who Will Help Ease NFL Draft Losses and One Who Won't

Following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, the USC Trojans will look at their transfer portal class to fill key holes left on the roster with one transfer who could make an impact, but another who won’t.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 27

Alijah Arenas Headlines Three USC Trojans Filed as Early NBA Draft Candidates

There are three USC Trojans players that have been filed as early entry candidates for the 2026 NBA Draft out of 71 total players, the league announced on Monday, April 27.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 27

Three USC Trojans Who Could Declare Early for the 2027 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and three USC Trojans stars, wide receivers Makai Lamon, Ja’Kobi Lane, and safety Kamari Ramsey, all heard their names called.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 27

Five-Star Recruit Honor Fa'alave-Johnson Already Impacting USC

The commitment of five-star safety recruit Honor Fa'alave-Johnson is one that won't impact the USC Trojans on the field until 2027 at the earliest, but Trojans fans have plenty of reasons to be excited about what Fa'alave-Johnson will bring to USC's program once he does enroll.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 27

What Eagles may want from Pats for Brown after drafting Lemon

What Eagles may want from Patriots for A.J. Brown after drafting Makai Lemon

A report from before the draft said that Brown "likely" will be traded to the Patriots via a deal that won't become official until after June 1 because of Philadelphia's salary-cap situation.

Steelers GM clears the air on Makai Lemon draft blunder

Five most head-scratching picks in first round of 2026 NFL Draft

Eagles get immediate pass-rushing help with blockbuster Jonathan Greenard trade

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