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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.

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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

How the Trojans' Nike Extension Shapes the Future of USC Athletics

The Swoosh and the cardinal and gold have been synonymous with each other since 1993. Then, in 2005, two historic brands in sports inked up once again for 20 more years in a multi-sport deal.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 15

One Key Question for USC Defensive Lineman Jaimeon Winfield Before Freshman Season

Jaimeon Winfield only needed to visit USC one time to know he wanted to be a Trojan. The five-star freshman defensive tackle from Texas committed last March and was a big reason why USC became the first non-SEC school since 2008 to finish with the No.

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.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 13

USC's Recruiting Class Slipping in Updated Rankings

The USC Trojans 2027 recruiting class is slowly slipping down the class rankings list. USC now has the No. 13 ranked 2027 recruiting class in the country according to Rivals.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 13

USC Commit Quentin Hale Speaks Candidly About Shutting Down Recruitment, Trojans' Class

Corona Centennial (Calif.) four-star receiver and top 50 overall prospect Quentin Hale is one of the prized recruits in USC’s 2027 class. The Trojans were all-in with their pursuit of Hale and landed a commitment from him in February.

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 / USC Trojans on SI / July 13

Former USC Trojans Infielder Adrian Lopez Transfers to Big Ten Rival

USC’s baseball program returned to center stage during his historic run in the 2026 season – an overall record of 48-18, nationally ranked bullpen, snapped a two-decade long drought with their College Station Regional victory and a Super Regional appearance.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 13

Where USC Trojans Stand for California Runnning Back Recruit Malaki Davis

Corona Centennial (Calif.) 2028 three-star running back Malaki Davis has seen his recruitment start to pick up a ton of momentum this summer. Miami and Michigan are two schools that have had a lot of communication and ramped up their pursuit of Davis recently.