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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.

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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 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.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

Where USC's Offense Ranks Among College Football's Best

The USC Trojans offensive attack could end up being one of the best in the entire country this season. College football personality J.D PicKell ranked his top 10 offenses in college football for 2026.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

Previewing Every Big Ten Starting Quarterback on USC Trojans Schedule

USC made some major changes to its defensive staff this offseason, which included hiring defensive coordinator Gary Patterson, who brought over one of his longtime assistants, safeties coach Paul Gonzales.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

USC Trojans Four-Star Recruit Joins Nike Football NIL Roster

The USC-Nike connection looks to be as strong as ever. On July 14, USC Athletics and Nike agreed to a 10-year contract extension. The new deal is focused on the future of the sports programs – new uniforms for men’s and women’s basketball, updated apparel and retail pop-ups, new workout equipment and the new NIL program Blue Ribbon Elite Class.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

Which California High Schools Are Featured the Most on USC's Roster

There is a ton of talent stretched out across various high schools in California. It's one of the premier states for recruiting every cycle. The USC Trojans have built some strong recruiting pipelines in their backyard over the years.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

Five-Star Honor Fa’alave-Johnson Gives USC Trojans Stability Amid Recruiting Chaos

The college football recruiting world has been full of shakeups this week. Between Rivals’ updated Rivals300 rankings, movement in the team recruiting standings and other major changes among the nation’s top prospects, the landscape of the 2027 recruiting cycle is continuing to evolve.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

USC Trojans Big Ten Championship Chances Entering Fall Camp

It’s been a while since the USC Trojans last won a conference championship. 2017 was the last time the Trojans experienced that accomplishment. Led by

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

One Key Question for USC Linebacker Shaun Scott Before Freshman Season

The college offers started to come in for USC freshman linebacker Shaun Scott when he was in the eighth grade. The Trojans joined the mix in the spring of his freshman year and his recruiting profile continued to take off early as he thrived at nearby Mater Dei (Calif.). Scott became a frequent visitor at USC throughout his high school career.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 15

Latest Media Buzz Drives Hype Over USC Recruit Honor Fa'alave-Johnson's Future

The USC Trojans are clearly trying vehemently to keep their biggest asset from the 2027 recruiting class. Schools like Big Ten rival Oregon and SEC power Texas began to lurk for five-star athlete Honor Fa'alave-Johnson in July.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 15

USC Trojans Turn Heads With Latest Big Ten Power Rankings

The 2026-27 college basketball season could be a special one for coach Eric Musselman and the USC Trojans. Entering his third season as coach of the Trojans

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 15

USC Fans Won't Like Analytics Projection For Trojans Schedule

The USC Trojans' 2026 season is on the horizon, and as the team begins its preparations for fall camp, there is much to look forward to this year, including

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.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 14

USC Trojans Freshmen and Commits Actively Recruiting California Prospects

USC recognized very early the amount of elite local talent in the 2026 class and intended to capitalize on it. In the NFL Draft, there are some years that decision-makers believe are stronger or have more top tier talent than others.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 14

Four USC Trojans Ranked Among College Football's Best All-Time Players

Sports Illustrated ranked their top 50 college football players of all-time. There were four USC Trojans players listed. USC has among the most historically

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 15

USC Trojans Battling SEC Powers in Latest Playoff Rankings

Entering coach Lincoln Riley’s fifth season, USC fans hope that 2026 is the year that the Trojans finally break through and reach the College Football Playoff for the very first time.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 14

Five-Star Honor Fa’alave-Johnson Shares Candid Thoughts on USC’s Recruiting Class

Five-star athlete Honor Fa’alave-Johnson is one of the headliners of the USC Trojans 2027 recruiting class. The San Diego (Calif.) Cathedral Catholic product is rated as the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 14

USC Trojans Recruits See Major Shift in Newest Rankings Update

USC Trojans football has received a critical update on the class of 2027 recruiting trail. The latest Rivals300 rankings for the 2027 recruiting cycle were released Monday with updated evaluations for many of the nation's top prospects.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 14

USC Trojans Recruits Make an Impression at Orange Country Passing League Tournament

Edison (Calif.) high school in Huntington Beach hosted the annual Battle at the Beach 7v7 tournament, which featured 20 high schools in Southern California.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 14

USC Trojans Five-Star Recruit Turns Heads With New NIL Deal

USC Trojans five-star commit Honor Fa'alave-Johnson has signed a name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with Kia, adding the South Korean car company to an already impressive portfolio.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 14

USC Making California Four-Star Cornerback Recruit Priority Target

USC has made recruiting the state of California a real priority over the past couple of cycles. That trend has continued in the 2028 class and one of the Trojans top targets is Santa Margarita (Calif.) four-star cornerback Ca’ron “Prime” Williams.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 13

USC Trojans Commit Sees Recruiting Ranking Skyrocket

The Trojans’ 2027 recruiting class may be slipping in the national rankings, but a member of the class is on the upswing. Tight end Jace Cannon became the 10th member of USC's class in the 2027 cycle after a spring visit on April 11 where he announced his commitment to the Trojans.

MLB News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 13

Mark Wasikowski, Oregon Baseball Adds Transfer Infielder From USC Trojans

Coach Mark Wasikowski and the Oregon Ducks have picked up another transfer portal addition, this time from a major Big Ten rival. The Ducks added former USC Trojans infielder Adrian Lopez, their eighth transfer addition this offseason.

USC Trojans News / 5 GOATs / July 8

Mark Sanchez trial for incident that resulted in his stabbing delayed for fifth time

The trial date for former USC quarterback Mark Sanchez in a incident that resulted in his stabbing has been pushed back for a fifth time. WIBC reported Wednesday that the trial, which was set to start on July 13, will now begin on Sept.