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Three All-American Candidates on the USC Trojans Roster

The USC Trojans have the offseason to develop their loaded 2026 roster and present themselves as an elite competitor come the fall, with the potential to produce more All-Americans.

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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.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / February 15

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 / College Sports Only / February 15

USC Baseball Goes Viral For Trivia Fail

A classic game of trivia led to a viral moment for USC Baseball. Even with the answer posted right beneath the scoreboard, fans couldn’t help but laugh at how many still probably guessed incorrectly.

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

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.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / February 14

Lincoln Riley Promotes Rising Star on USC's Offensive Staff

USC tight ends/inside receivers coach Chad Savage is being promoted to pass game coordinator, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported on Friday. He'll continue to hold onto his current role of coaching the two position groups.

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.