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Who Was USC Trojans' MVP in Big Win Over Missouri State Bears?

The USC Trojans kicked off their 2025 season on Saturday evening against the Missouri State Bears. After falling behind 3-0 early, the Trojans rattled off four straight touchdowns to take a 28-3 lead.

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Biggest Winners, Losers In USC Trojans Win Over Missouri State

The USC Trojans opened the 2025 season with a statement. A 42–10 halftime lead against the Missouri State Bears set the tone in front of a packed Coliseum crowd, while the final 73-13 score eased the offseason nerves for the fans.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / August 30

USC Trojans' Jayden Maiava Directs Offense To Season-Opening Win Vs. Missouri State

The USC Trojans comfortably took down the Missouri State Bears in their season-opening win, 73-13. Quarterback Jayden Maiava was nearly perfect in the win for USC, directing the Trojans to a blowout win in his first season-opening start for the Men of Troy.

College Football News / LAFB Network / August 30

Injury Report: Six Players OUT For USC Trojans Against Missouri State, Including One Surprise

The USC Trojans will be without six players in today’s matchup against Missouri State. When we spoke with head coach Lincoln Riley on Friday, we knew that both freshman standouts Jahkeem Stewart and Alex Graham would not play in today’s contest.

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LIVE Score Updates: USC Trojans Square Off Against Missouri State in Season Opener

The USC Trojans kickoff the 2025 season against Missouri State on Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Saturday’s matchup will be Missouri

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / August 30

USC Trojans Release Insane Hype Video Ahead Of Season Opener

We are just hours away from the USC Trojans kicking off their 2025 season against the Missouri State Bears. There is a ton of hype surrounding this team as we enter the 4th season of the Lincoln Riley era.

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USC Trojans Hype Video Trending Before Season Opener Vs. Missouri State

The USC Trojans' 2025 college football season is here, as the team will take on the Missouri State Bears on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. PT. USC coach Lincoln Riley is looking to kick off on a high note and set the tone for the season.

JuJu Watkins News / USC Trojans on SI / August 30

USC Trojans' Jazzy Davidson Ready for Breakout Season with JuJu Watkins Injury?

The USC Trojans women’s basketball team isn’t entering the 2025–26 season with lowered expectations—just a new face at the forefront. With Trojans superstar JuJu Watkins sidelined by an ACL injury, the Trojans are turning to freshman guard Jazzy Davidson, who was recently ranked No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 29

USC Trojans Injury Update: Jahkeem Stewart, Alex Graham's Debuts in Jeopardy

USC Trojans fans will have to wait another week to see the much-anticipated debuts of freshmen defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart and defensive back Alex Graham.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / August 29

USC Trojans Announce Legendary Week 1 Tunnel Captain

The USC Trojans have a storied tradition of having an honorary tunnel captain run the team out of the tunnel to open the game in front of the fans in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Eric Musselman News / USC Trojans on SI / August 29

Why USC Trojans Transfer Portal Class Will Improve Eric Musselman's Defense

The USC Trojans men's basketball te enters the second season under coach Eric Musselman, looking to take a step forward. In their first season in the Big Ten Conference, which featured its fair share of highs and lows, the Trojans finished with a 17-18 overall record and 7-13 in league play.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / August 29

The USC Trojans Have A Loaded List Of Recruits Visiting The Coli For Saturday’s Opener

We are just about 24 hours away from the USC Trojans kicking off the 2025 season. The Missouri State Bears will be in the Coliseum for what is sure to be a fun atmosphere and a beautiful day in Los Angeles.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / August 29

Former Walk-On to Start for USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley in Week 1

Former walk-on offensive lineman Kilian O’Connor will be in the starting lineup when the USC Trojans open their season against the Missouri State Bears.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 29

Why USC Trojans, Snoop League Connection Is Crucial To Future of Recruiting

Relationships are the most valuable commodity in the football world. The connections built through the game can last a lifetime and hold firm through any facet of life, and in college football recruiting, relationships mean more than anything else, even in the NIL era.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 29

USC Trojans Battling ACC Powerhouses For Elite Five-Star Wide Receiver Recruit

The USC Trojans are searching for their first commitment in the 2027 recruiting cycle, but have been rising in the recruitments of their top targets in the cycle.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 29

How USC Trojans Are Improving Game Day Experience for Fans

The USC Trojans kick off the 2025 college football season on Saturday, Aug. 30. USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans will face the Missouri State Bears in week one, which will also be the team's home opener.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / August 29

USC Trojans HC Lincoln Riley Provides Important Jahkeem Stewart Injury Update Ahead Of Week 1

We just wrapped up our weekly conference call with USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley, and he provided a few important injury updates leading up to the team’s Week 1 matchup against the Missouri State Bears.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 29

USC Trojans MVP Watch: Offensive, Special Teams Playmaker Bound for Breakout Year

The USC Trojans have a lot of strength stemming from their roster, with the offense rising as one of the most powerful in nearly four years under Lincoln Riley.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 29

Three Biggest Shocks of USC Trojans Depth Chart For Season Opener vs. Missouri State

Ahead of their 2025 season opener on Saturday night against Missouri State, USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley has released the depth chart for the game. There were many surprises with the release of the Trojans' depth chart, with some players in places where they weren't expected to begin the season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 28

USC Trojans Coaches, Veterans Reveal First Impression of Five-Star Recruit RJ Sermons

Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.) five-star cornerback RJ Sermons was originally one of the crown jewels of the USC Trojans No. 1 ranked recruiting class in the 2026 cycle. The local prospect had been a frequent visitor at his hometown school since he was in elementary school.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 28

USC Trojans Make Surprising Move Along Defensive Line: First Official Depth Chart

The USC Trojans posted their first official depth chart in anticipation of their season-opening game on Aug. 30 vs. the Missouri State Bears. There wasn't too many surprises on the list, but one move on the defensive side of the ball stood out among the rest.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 28

Why continuing USC-Notre Dame series is critical to CFB

Why continuing USC-Notre Dame series is critical to sport's success

One of the top rivalries in the history of college football is the non-conference battle between the Southern California Trojans and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, but the future of the rivalry is in doubt amid the changing landscape of college football.

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