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USC Transfer Adding Toughness, Leadership to Trojans Defensive Line

USC approached the singular transfer portal window in January much differently than previous years. After having mixed results this past season, they focused on players that had proven production at the Power Four level.

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USC Coach Trovon Reed Pulls Back the Curtain on His Recruiting Strategy

When Mater Dei (Calif.) four-star cornerback Danny Lang announced his pledge to USC in late March, the local star made it clear the reason he chose his hometown school was because of cornerbacks coach Trovon Reed. The Trojans coach has established himself as one of the premier recruiters in college football since he was hired last January.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 20

Lincoln Riley Delivers Frank Evaluation on USC's Roster

USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley is entering his fifth season at the helm in Los Angeles. Riley has high hopes for this 2026 squad, calling it “the most complete roster” he’s had since taking over at USC. Lincoln Riley went on The Jim Rome and talked about the 2026 USC team.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / April 19

Projecting The USC Trojans Defensive Depth Chart Post Spring Camp

Yesterday, I dropped my USC Trojans offensive depth chart projection. Today, let’s take a look at the defense. Some key players missed all of spring camp, including three projected starters in safety Christian Pierce and corners Jontez Williams and Chasen Johnson.

Zachariah Branch News / Yardbarker / April 20

NFL prospect Zachariah Branch arrested days before 2026 NFL Draft

NFL Draft week typically runs quiet, but something went sideways for one of this year's top prospects.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / April 19

Trovon Reed Prioritizing the Mental Health of USC's Two Injured Cornerbacks

USC cornerbacks coach Trovon Reed dealt with injuries of his own during his at Auburn. He knows how much injuries, especially significant ones, can dramatically affect a player’s mental health. Recovery from injuries is as much mental as physical.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 19

Lincoln Riley Speaks Openly About USC Receiver Makai Lemon's Skill Set

Over the course of the last three seasons, USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley has had the opportunity to see the development of wide receiver Makai Lemon.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / April 19

USC Trojans Take Shots at Rivals After Landing Four-Star Recruit Mekai Brown

The USC Trojans recently landed four-star edge recruit Mekai Brown over Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and Ohio State, and the Trojans were once again vocal on social media after adding a key member to their recruiting class of 2027.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / April 18

Mike Ekeler Provides Rare Insight Into Unique Coaching Style

Mike Ekeler has pedigree. The new USC Trojans new linebackers coach and special teams coordinator is a longtime college football assistant. Ekeler is entering his 23rd season coaching at the FBS level.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 17

The One Trait That Could Make Each USC Trojans Prospect an NFL Star

Although statistics are the resume builder of an NFL prospect, the true evaluation of a future superstar comes from a player's most translatable traits.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 17

Freshman Receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt Adding Exciting Element to USC Offense

USC had five receivers committed in the 2026 class heading into this past season. It was already a talented group of pass-catchers in their No. 1 class, but the Trojans never stopped pursuing Mater Dei (Calif.) four-star receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, who was committed to Ohio State. Oregon also kept making a push for the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 17

USC Answers Their Biggest Roster Question With Latest Transfer Portal Signing

The USC Trojans enter next season with a star-studded group headlined by the dynamic backcourt of JuJu Watkins and Jazzy Davidson. But one thing the Trojans desperately needed to address was their lack of size on the roster and they did so with the signing of Florida State junior center Pania Davis out of the transfer portal.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 17

USC Cornerback RJ Sermons Making Strides in Spring Practice

Redshirt freshman cornerback RJ Sermons was a late addition to the USC Trojans 2025 recruiting class when he decided to reclassify at the beginning of last summer.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 17

Four Observations From USC Coach Chad Savage’s Media Availability

USC inside receivers/ tight ends coach Chad Savage was an incredibly impactful hire for the Trojans when they brought him over from Colorado State last

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 17

USC Trojans Basketball Revamped Their Backcourt With Two Offseason Moves

The USC Trojans men's basketball team had a lot of questions about its backcourt entering this offseason. But after making their first few transfer portal

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 17

Inside USC Defensive Lineman Jahkeem Stewart’s Mindset for Success

USC sophomore defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart was a highly sought-after prospect coming out of Edna Karr (La.) in New Orleans. The Trojans were relentless in their pursuit of the 6-foot-6, 295-pounder and in his first season, Stewart lived up to the hype, finishing second on the team in tackles for loss and earning Freshman All-American honors.

USC Trojans News / A to Z Sports / April 17

USC lands elite 2027 prospect in comeback fashion after being projected to come in second place for the four-star recruit behind Ohio State

The USC Trojans landed one of the best recruits in the entire 2027 class, only pushing them higher up the rankings. The USC Trojans are not yet out of the fight for finishing the 2027 recruiting cycle with the best class in the country.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 17

USC Trojans Recruiting Class Ranking Boosted by Mekai Brown

USC’s recruiting success continued on Friday as four-star Edge rusher Mekai Brown from Greenwich Country Day in Connecticut committed to the Trojans over

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 17

Four-Star EDGE Recruit Mekai Brown Commits to USC Trojans Over Ohio State, Notre Dame

Four-star EDGE recruit Mekai Brown committed to the USC Trojans on Friday morning, announcing his decision between a final group of USC, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Ole Miss.

Four-Star EDGE Recruit Mekai Brown Deciding Between USC, Notre Dame, Ohio State

Four-star EDGE recruit Mekai Brown is committing Friday morning, announcing his decision between a final group of USC, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Ole Miss.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 16

Chad Baker-Mazara Breaks Silence On Turbulent USC Tenure

The USC Trojans' season took a stunning turn on March 1 when the program dismissed star wing Chad Baker-Mazara. The decision came just days after the Trojans' home loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, a game where Baker-Mazara spent the second half on the bench after a nasty fall that ended his night.

Draft Buzz Moves JuJu Watkins Back Into National Spotlight

The 2026 WNBA Draft is officially in the books, and the conversation has already shifted to next year. Unlike the recent class where names like UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd, TCU Horned Frogs guard Olivia Miles and Spanish center Awa Fam created real debate at the top, the 2027 class currently offers far less mystery.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 16

USC Backcourt Depth Receives Big Boost With Transfer Addition

USC Trojans women’s basketball added experienced backcourt production on Wednesday, landing UC Davis transfer Ryann Bennett. The Long Beach native returns home and reunites with former AAU teammate Kennedy Smith, giving head coach Lindsay Gottlieb another versatile guard ahead of the 2026-27 season.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / April 6

Washington Mystics' front-office move suggests bigger moves are ahead

The Washington Mystics wasted no time making changes at the start of the WNBA's free agency period. And their first move suggests even bigger ones are on the horizon.

Sky deal Angel Reese to Dream in shocking trade

Ex-Raptors prez Masai Ujiri joins Toronto's WNBA ownership

More than 100 WNBA free agents hit the market Monday

Caitlin Clark has a perfect description for UCLA's Cori Close

The 'WNBA Finals MVPs' quiz