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USC Behind Four Big Ten Teams in Way-Too-Early Top 25 Rankings

The USC Trojans enter the 2026 college football season fresh of a 9-4 2025. USC went 9-3 in the regular season including 7-2 in conference play, finishing in 4th place in the Big Ten.

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Biggest Position Battle for the USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley

The USC Trojans are building a talented roster of returning players, incoming recruits, andtransfer portal additions. One position battle to watch throughout the offseason will be the wide receiver room.

Pete Carroll News / USC Trojans on SI / February 15

The Impact of USC Sustaining Recruiting Success in California

The blueprint was laid out almost 25 years ago by legendary USC coach Pete Carroll. Recruit California at an elite level, and the Trojans can compete at the highest level in college football. Carroll built a fence around the state in recruiting for almost a decade.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 15

USC Trojans Updated NCAA Tournament Projection Entering Final Stretch

Heading into the final six games of the regular season, the USC Trojans post an 18-7 overall record and are 7-7 in Big Ten conference play. While the Trojans

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / February 15

Ranking USC's Road Games From Easiest to Hardest

Winning games away from Southern California has been a major challenge for Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans in his four seasons as coach. Since the Trojans

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 14

One Overlooked Matchup on the USC Trojans' Schedule

The USC Trojans difficult schedule brings both challenge and opportunity. Adding new tools like defensive coordinator Gary Patterson and the No. 1-ranked 2026 recruiting class to USC can build a monster of a Big Ten competitor.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 14

California Recruit Charles Davis Opens Up About Dream Offer from USC Trojans

Westlake (Calif.) wide receiver Charles Davis is a fast riser in the 2027 cycle, holding nearly 30 offers from top programs such as Georgia, Oklahoma,

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 14

Freshman Star Jazzy Davidson Turning Heads Nationwide Amidst USC Winning Streak

Coming into the season, USC Trojans freshman guard Jazzy Davidson had lofty expectations placed on her after being tabbed as the No. 1 overall recruit

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 14

Three Looming Trap Games On the USC Trojans' Schedule

Entering their fifth season under coach Lincoln Riley, the USC Trojans have high expectations to reach the College Football Playoff, following a 9-4 overall record in 2025.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / February 13

USC Trojans Land Quality Over Quantity in Transfer Portal: Two Top-10 Big Ten Players Join Trojans

The USC Trojans quietly made a statement in the transfer portal this offseason, landing two players ranked in the top 10 of On3’s Big Ten Transfer Portal Commitments rankings — tying for the most among all conference programs.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 13

Lincoln Riley Reveals What Kept USC's Recruiting Class Intact

The USC Trojans' incoming freshman class were not shy about their goal of bringing the program back into college football’s spotlight and winning a national

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / February 13

USC Trojans Announce Homecoming Game And Trojan Family Weekend Dates

The USC Trojans‘ 2026 football schedule just got a whole lot more electric, and fans are already marking their calendars for two blockbuster home dates that promise unforgettable Coliseum vibes.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / February 13

Jayden Maiava's Biggest Key to Change USC's Trajectory

USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava impressed Trojan fans in his first year as starting quarterback, leading the nation in quarterback rating at 91.2.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 13

Lindsay Gottlieb Speaks Candidly After USC Extends Win Streak to Five Games

The USC Trojans women’s basketball team extended its winning streak to five games with a 79-73 win over the Indiana Hoosiers at the Galen Center on Thursday night.

Eric Musselman News / USC Trojans on SI / February 13

Eric Musselman’s Transfer Portal Success Has USC on the Verge of NCAA Tournament

For a program that has had as much recent success as the USC Trojans, it’s a surprise to see that they haven’t made the NCAA Tournament since the 2022-23 season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 12

Chad Bowden Is Quietly Reshaping USC’s Trajectory

It’s been a little more than a year since the USC Trojans hired Chad Bowden to the program’s general manager. After striking out originally on a couple

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 12

Lincoln Riley Has USC Back On The National Radar Just In Time

When Lincoln Riley spoke following the USC Trojans win over UCLA in the regular season finale, he talked about the ascension of the program. Riley reiterated that sentiment in following a loss to TCU in the Alamo Bowl. A successful season has been defined by an appearance in the College Football Playoff.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / February 12

USC Trojans Eyeing California’s Top 2027 Prospect: Honor Fa’alave Johnson’s Recruitment Update

The USC Trojans are making a strong early statement in the 2027 recruiting cycle by positioning themselves as the frontrunner for California’s premier high school football talent: five-star safety Honor Fa’alave-Johnson from San Diego’s Cathedral Catholic High School.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / February 12

Lincoln Riley Just Spoke Honestly About the Big Ten And SEC

In ranking teams for the College Football Playoff, the program’s strength of schedule is evaluated. USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley did not hold back his views on the program's strength of schedule being in the Big Ten Conference.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 12

5-Star Recruit Honor Fa’alave-Johnson Could Alter USC's Future

San Diego (Calif.) Cathedral Catholic five-star safety Honor Fa’alave-Johnson is down to six schools, Rivals reported on Wednesday. USC, LSU, Notre Dame, Oregon, Texas and Miami are among the finalists for the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 11

JD Pickell Singles Out Two Budding Stars On USC Trojans Offense

Heading into the 2025 season, it was clear Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane were going to be the USC Trojans top two receivers. But the question was which receiver would step up as the third option.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 11

USC Trojans Updated NCAA Tournament Projection As Race Heats Up

Riding a three-game winning streak, the USC Trojans have had an impressive second season under coach Eric Musselman. Following the Trojans 77-75 comeback win over the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sunday, the Trojans currently post an 18-6 overall record and are 7-6 in Big Ten play, heading into another road test against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 11

Seven USC Trojans Invited to the NFL Scouting Combine as Spotlight Intensifies

The USC Trojans will be represented later this month at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Seven USC players are set to attend the prestigious pre-draft event, including wide receivers Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane, tight end Lake McRee, defensive end Anthony Lucas, linebacker Eric Gentry and safeties Bishop Fitzgerald and Kamari Ramsey.

USC Trojans News / Just Baseball / February 9

USC’s Mason Edwards: Could He Be LHP1 in College Ranks Soon?

We’ve talked at great length about the college pitching demographic in this draft, which has been outlined as a clear weakness to date. Specifically, the southpaw class lacks top-end talent like the right-handed class.

Lincoln Riley News / Yardbarker / February 3

Lincoln Riley takes a shot at SEC while discussing NIL era

Lincoln Riley takes a shot at SEC while discussing the NIL era of college football

NIL and the transfer portal have seemingly evened out the competitive landscape of college football. That's something USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley recently alluded to while taking a veiled shot at the SEC in the process.

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