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USC's Early Top 25 Ranking Amid Spring Practice Might Surprise Trojan Fans

The USC Trojans continue to make great progress throughout spring practice as they prepare for a 2026 season with the expectation of taking the next step

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Local Recruits Taking Notice of California Programs Competing for Commitments

It’s well known that some states produce elite high school prospects at a much high rate every cycle, and regardless of where they fall in the pecking

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 14

Five-Star Recruit Sara Okeke Pulls Back the Curtain on Her USC Commitment

PORTLAND, Ore. – Coach Lindsay Gottlieb secured another notable commitment in the USC Trojans’ 2026 recruiting class at the end of March. Five-star forward Sara Okeke announced her commitment to USC on March 17, joining what is looking to be a dangerous Trojans team next season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 13

Big Ten Rival Makes Push For USC Recruiting Target Gavin Williams

The USC Trojans have clearly built momentum on the 2027 recruiting trail, especially on the defensive side of the ball. But that surge is once again being tested.

Eric Gentry News / USC Trojans on SI / April 13

USC Linebacker Prospect Eric Gentry Sees Big Change to NFL Draft Stock

Throughout the NFL Draft process, USC Trojans linebacker Eric Gentry has been doing what he can to climb draft boards. It seems that work has paid off. With the draft approaching, ESPN's Jeff Legwold wrote on seven NFL Draft prospects that are rising up draft boards, and he included Gentry in the list.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 13

USC Trojans Pushing to Build Colorado Pipeline With Offensive Linemen Recruits

Over the past couple of recruiting cycles, USC has been rebuilding local pipelines, while also creating new ones in-state in the process. There’s been

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 13

Spring Practice Creates Intrigue for USC Trojans at One Key Position

USC’s cornerback room lost three of its top four players from last season to graduation or the transfer portal. However, the Trojans have reloaded at

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 13

USC Trojans Freshman Already Receiving National Attention

The USC Trojans signed the best recruiting class in the country for the 2026 cycle, and the Trojans' highest-rated cornerback prospect Elbert Hill IV is already making an impression.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 13

USC Five-Star Recruit Sitaya Fagan Gets Real About Trojans' Future

PORTLAND, Ore. – The USC Trojans are gearing up for what their fans hope will be their deepest NCAA Tournament run in four decades next March. USC coach

Eric Gentry News / USC Trojans on SI / April 12

NFL Teams Missing One Key Factor About USC's Eric Gentry and His Potential

Following the 2025 college football season, the USC Trojans have several players who declared for the NFL Draft, but one player seems to be going a bit

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 12

USC Trojans win the battle for an elite playmaker over two teams that made the College Football Playoff in 2025

The USC Trojans are recruiting at an elite level still, and landing a great tight end in Jace Cannon could help the team translate that onto the field, too.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 12

Three Observations from USC Trojans Recruits at Nike Hoop Summit

PORTLAND, Ore. — Every year since 2023, the future of women's basketball has been on display at the Moda Center for the Nike Hoop Summit. Each of those years has featured USC Trojans commits, and they haven't disappointed.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 12

Jace Cannon's Commitment Impact On USC's Recruiting Class Ranking

After adding one of the best tight end recruits in the country in Mater Dei star Mark Bowman, the USC Trojans have added another talented player at the position to their 2027 recruiting class. Three-star Junipero Serra High School tight end Jace Cannon announced his commitment to USC on Saturday, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / April 11

USC's Lincoln Riley Opens Up About Gary Patterson

USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley went on “Always College Football” hosted by former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy. The two dove into USC’s

Makai Lemon News / USC Trojans on SI / April 11

Key Traits That Make USC Receiver Makai Lemon a Top NFL Draft Prospect

In his final collegiate season, USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon was one of the best receivers in the Big Ten, constantly creating problems for opposing defenses, which brings up one question.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 11

Chad Bowden Reveals Reason Behind USC Trojans Recruiting Surge

Building genuine relationships still matter in recruiting. A majority of the discussion around recruiting revolves around NIL and who can offer the most

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 11

USC Five-Star Recruits Speak Candidly About Playing Together With the Trojans

PORTLAND, Ore. – The USC Trojans are getting closer to bringing in their top recruiting class this summer, but first, the trio of five-star commits is set to represent their countries in a showdown of high school all-stars.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 11

Five-Star Recruit Saniyah Hall Doesn't Hold Back on Her Goals at USC

PORTLAND, Ore. – The USC Trojans are reloading with talent after their season came to an end in a disappointing defeat in the NCAA Tournament second round.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 11

Four Reasons To Be Excited About USC Trojans Football Next Season

Both optimism and pressure are building around the USC Trojans football team as the program searches for its first appearance in the College Football Playoff.

Marcelles Williams News / USC Trojans on SI / April 10

USC Cornerback Marcelles Williams Embracing New Role for the Trojans

Safety Kamari Ramsey had been a strong vocal presence in the USC Trojans secondary for the past two seasons. He’s off to the NFL, along with first team All-American safety Bishop Fitzgerald and cornerback DeCarlos Nicholson. It’s a ton of veteran experience that is gone, which means it’s time for new players to step into those leadership roles.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 10

USC Trojans Freshman Receiver Boobie Feaster Announces Enrollment Date

Four-star receiver Boobie Feaster is one of the crown jewels of the USC Trojans No. 1 recruiting class in the 2026 cycle. While the Trojans had a majority of its recruiting class on campus this spring, Feaster announced via his social media that he will officially be enrolling on May 21.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 10

Latest USC Trojans' Betting Odds To Make the College Football Playoff

Entering the 2026 season, the USC Trojans remain one of the most storied programs that has yet to make an appearance in the College Football Playoff since it was first introduced in 2015.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 9

USC's Promising Ranking Amid Transfer Portal Chaos

The 2025-26 college basketball season has come to a close with the Michigan Wolverines coming out on top as they defeated the UConn Huskies in the national championship game. As the page gets turned to 2026-27, what is the outlook for the USC Trojans as they head into year three with coach Eric Musselman?

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / April 6

Washington Mystics' front-office move suggests bigger moves are ahead

The Washington Mystics wasted no time making changes at the start of the WNBA's free agency period. And their first move suggests even bigger ones are on the horizon.

Sky deal Angel Reese to Dream in shocking trade

Ex-Raptors prez Masai Ujiri joins Toronto's WNBA ownership

More than 100 WNBA free agents hit the market Monday

Caitlin Clark has a perfect description for UCLA's Cori Close

The 'WNBA Finals MVPs' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / April 3