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Former USC Trojans 5-Star Commit Already Predicted To Find New Home In SEC

Early this month, 5-star linebacker Xavier Griffin de-committed from the USC Trojans after a mutual decision was made to part ways. Since Chad Bowen was named general manager, the Trojans have adopted a new policy when it comes to recruiting.

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USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley Encouraged By NIL, Transfer Portal, Conference Realignment

The current landscape of college football has had its critiques due to the growth of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals and the NCAA Transfer Portal.

USC Trojans News / Athlon Sports / May 27

USC Gets Huge News on 5-Star Nephew of Kobe Bryant

The "Black Mamba" legacy could continue in Los Angeles. This time for USC Trojans football. USC received huge news involving the five-star football nephew of the late Kobe Bryant. Bishop Gorman of Las Vegas safety Jett Washington announced Tuesday that USC will earn a future visit from him.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 27

4-Star Athlete Jalen Lott Updates Recruiting Plans, USC Trojans Official Visit

The USC Trojans are looking to keep its momentum going with the recruiting class of 2026. USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans are targeting four-star athlete Jalen Lott.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 27

USC Trojans Elite 2026 Recruiting Class: Highest Rated Commits

The USC Trojans are bringing in a loaded 2026 recruiting class. USC current has a nation high 26 recruits committed in the class of 2026. Not only does USC have the most commits, they also have one of the highest recruit rating per commit.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / May 27

Commitment Prediction Shifts To Big Ten Rival For USC Trojans Coveted Defensive Lineman

The USC Trojans currently have seven interior and EDGE defensive linemen committed to the 2026 class. Adding any more at this point is more of a luxury than it is a necessity.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 27

St. John Bosco 4-Star Recruit Jailen Hill Calls USC Trojans Offer ‘Dream Come True’

St. John Bosco (Calif.) four-star cornerback Jailen Hill picked up a handful of offers the summer before his freshman year, but an offer from his hometown school, the USC Trojans in late February was special. The blue-chip prospect is from Inglewood, located less than 10 miles from USC’s campus. "USC was always a dream school.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 26

USC Trojans Snap NCAA Tournament Drought, In Corvallis Regional

The USC Trojans baseball team has made the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2015, as the NCAA released the 2025 NCAA tournament bracket on Monday morning.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 26

USC Trojans Recruits Ja’Myron Baker, Shahn Alston Shut Down Recruitment

With official visit season arriving, Harvey (Ohio) four-star running back Shahn Alston and Sierra Canyon (Calif.) three-star receiver Ja’Myron Baker have become the latest USC Trojans commits in the 2026 cycle to publicly shut down their recruitments. Alston, the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 25

Best Non-Conference Games Ranked: Notre Dame vs. USC Trojans?

The USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish play every year in one of the most historic rivalry games in all of college football. This season, the Trojans will travel to South Bend, Indiana to take on the Fighting Irish on October 18. According to a recent ranking by Pete Nakos of On3, this October match between USC and Notre Dame is the No.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / May 25

College Football Analyst's Unique Opinion On USC Trojans, Notre Dame Rivalry

The historic rivalry between the USC Trojans and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish has become a hot topic of conversation with the contract between the two schools ending after the 2025 season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 25

USC Trojans Recruit RJ Sermons Wins 200m at Masters Meet, Earns Spot in State Championship

Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.) five-star cornerback and USC Trojans commit RJ Sermons continued his impressive season on the track Saturday in the Southern Section Masters Meet at Moorpark High. Sermons won a stacked 200m race with a time of 20.97, which qualifies him for the CIF State Championships at Buchanan High in Clovis next weekend.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / May 24

USC Trojans Out On Top Offensive Lineman?

The USC Trojans hold the top-ranked 2026 recruiting class, and they also hold the largest in terms of sheer volume with 26 recruits. With that many commitments, and potentially 9 more in the works, there are going to be tough decisions with certain players, and those decisions could lead to USC ultimately deciding to go in a different direction.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / May 24

USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley Drop In College Football Coaches Ranking Justified?

USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley began coaching the team in 2022 coming in with high expectations. In 2024 the team ended the season with a 7-6 record, winning the Las Vegas Bowl.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 24

USC Trojans Commit Vlad Dyakonov Recruiting Five-Star Quarterback Ryder Lyons

The USC Trojans have been extremely active on the recruiting front this offseason, searching out and connecting with new recruits on a daily basis. USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans have done a good job of keeping four-star offensive tackle Vlad Dyakonov committed to the program a little over a month after his decision.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 24

Will USC Trojans Baseball Make NCAA Tournament? Bubble Watch

The USC Trojans baseball team will be sweating out during 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament Selection Show on Monday. In pool play of the 2025 Big Ten Tournament,

USC Trojans, Arizona Wildcats Pushing For 4-Star Recruit Evan Mack

The USC Trojans are looking to recruit the top prospects from the class of 2027 early, and the Trojans recently offered four-star cornerback, Evan Mack, and the program is already a top contender for the recruit.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / May 23

USC Trojans 2026 Class Takes Major Hit, But Current Roster Gets Huge Upgrade

The USC Trojans have held the nation’s No. 1 2026 recruiting class for quite some time. That title took a bit of a hit today, but not necessarily in a negative way.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 23

Why USC Trojans 5-Star Recruit RJ Sermons Reclassified To 2025

Five-star cornerback recruit RJ Sermons is reclassifying to 2025 and enrolling early for the USC Trojans. Sermons was previously ranked as the No. 1 player at his position in the 2026 recruiting class by On3 and will offer immediate support to the Trojans.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Lincoln Riley Makes Stance Crystal Clear on Jayden Maiava Before USC’s 2025 Season

In the final stretch of the USC Trojans' 2024 season, quarterback Jayden Maiava performed well in four starts. In that stint, the 6-foot-4, 220-pound signal-caller delivered three wins, and USC's lone loss was a 49-35 defeat at the hands of Notre Dame, a team that went all the way to the College Football Playoff championship game.

USC Trojans News / A to Z Sports / May 23

USC Trojans recruit proved he's locked in after showing he just couldn't wait to follow in the footsteps of his father

When it comes to recruiting for both this year and the next year, the USC Trojans have been killing it. Their 2026 class is currently viewed as the best in all of college football, and it's only getting better.

Lincoln Riley News / Yardbarker / May 12