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4-Star Quarterback Recruit Sets Game Day Visit with USC

The USC Trojans are securing a visit with class of 2028 recruit, quarterback Josiah Boyd. Josiah Boyd posted on his official X account that he would be visiting USC on Aug.

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USC Trojans' Schedule Gauntlet Exposed in Preseason AP Top 25 Poll

The preseason AP Top 25 Poll, released on Monday morning, features eight Big Ten teams, with USC ranked No. 14 alongside BYU. Of the eight ranked Big Ten teams, the Trojans will face off against five of them in the 2026 season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 17

How USC's Gary Patterson is Fully Maximizing Trojans Defender Alex Graham

One of the reasons there’s a lot of optimism around new USC Trojans defensive coordinator Gary Patterson is because of his history when it comes to player

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 17

Local Defensive Back Recruit Schedules Key Visit With USC Trojans

Mission Viejo (Calif.) 2028 four-star defensive back Jordan Hicks has locked in a game day visit with No. 14 USC for its season opener against San Jose State on Aug.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 17

Three Intriguing Fall Camp Developments for USC Trojans

The No. 14 USC Trojans have completed over two weeks of fall camp and the season opener against San José State on Aug. 29 is fast approaching. The depth chart is starting to come into focus as veterans surge and USC’s No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 17

Reacting to USC Trojans' Preseason AP Top 25 Poll Ranking

Los Angeles is the home of the nation's No. 14 ranked college football team, per the preseason AP Top 25 Poll. The USC Trojans land at that spot as of Aug.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / August 17

Preseason AP Top 25 Poll Expectations for USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley

The preseason AP Top 25 Poll is set to be released at 9 a.m. PT on Monday, and the USC Trojans fans will find out where the program stands relative to the rest of the country.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 17

USC Trojans Feeling the Biggest Effects of Bloom Football Performance Center

Fall camp is long days and a long grind. It's football 24/7 in the month of August, which also means temperatures are typically the highest it’s been all year. Players are dealing with physical and mental exhaustion.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 15

Biggest Overreaction USC Trojans Fans Should Avoid

The USC Trojans enter the 2026 season expected to contend for a spot in the College Football Playoff, but USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans still have some questions to answer before doing so.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 15

Four USC Trojans Freshmen Who Could Start Week 1 Against San Jose State

USC signed an impressive haul of high school recruits in their No. 1 class in the 2026 cycle. With 33 new freshmen and the pedigree of the class, it’s fair to assume the Trojans would have some instant impact players. Here are four freshmen that could be in the starting lineup when USC opens the season against San Jose State on Aug.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 15

Fall Camp Intel as USC Freshmen Receivers Prove Themselves

USC could have used the transfer portal to load up on receivers after the departure of Biletnikoff Award winner Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane. They did

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 15

USC Cornerbacks Jontez Williams and Chasen Johnson Offer Insights Into Rehab Process

Cornerback Jontez Williams was still recovering from a season-ending knee injury he suffered last September when he arrived at USC at the beginning of

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 14

Where USC Trojans Rank in College Football Tier List

The USC Trojans were once considered to be one of, if not the most premier college football program for a long time. That has not been the case in about

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / August 14

USC Trojans Practice No. 12 Observations And Takeaways

Trojan family — Practice 12 is in the books. We were to observe the entire USC Trojans practice, but cannot report on specifics. Talked to Lincoln Riley + defensive players afterward (first availability since the Wednesday scrimmage).

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / August 14

Lincoln Riley Offers Insight Into Ethan 'Bobbie' Feaster's Maturity

As Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane are set to begin their NFL careers, the USC Trojans enter an anticipated 2026 college football season with a new-look wide

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 14

USC Schedules Multiple Game Day Visits With Four-Star Recruit

In the 2028 recruiting cycle, the Trojans are closing in on some of their top recruits, one being four-star defensive back Jalen Flowers. The California native currently has a total of 37 offers (247Sports, On3/Rivals), but with fall approaching Flowers is starting to narrow down his choices.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 14

USC Running Back Waymond Jordan Sends Powerful Message to JUCO Recruits

Waymond Jordan met his college football fate near the middle of America before his USC Trojans career started. The native of Pensacola, Florida, never rose as a national recruit out of Escambia High School.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 14

What Elite Quarterback Recruit Trey Wright's Commitment Date Means for USC Trojans

Three-star quarterback and USC Trojans recruiting target Trey Wright announced that he will reveal his commitment on Saturday, Aug. 15, according to On3's Hayes Fawcett on social media.

King Miller News / USC Trojans on SI / August 14

USC’s Running Back Depth Competition Heating Up in Fall Camp

USC returns its two leading rushers from a year ago in King Miller and Waymond Jordan. They are the only Big Ten school that returns two running backs that averaged over 6.0 yards per carry in 2025, minimum 80 carries. Miller was one of the biggest surprises in college football last season.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / August 14

USC Fans Won’t Like This College Football Playoff Prediction

The USC Trojans will be looking to make the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history this season. USC has a difficult regular season schedule, which won’t make it easy for them to get in the dance. Chris Low of On3 made his College Football Playoff preseason predictions for the 12-team field.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 14

USC Trojans vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Odds Make Early Statement

In what will be the USC Trojans' only Friday night game of the regular season, coach Lincoln Riley’s squad will face the Fresno State Bulldogs for their Week 1 matchup on Sept.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / August 12

USC Trojans Practice No. 10 Notes And Observations

For those of you who prefer to read instead of watching video, here are all my notes from today’s 10th practice of USC Trojans fall camp. Almost halfway

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3

Notre Dame, USC announce major news about their rivalry game

The break in the Notre Dame-USC rivalry game will ultimately be short-lived. Both schools announced Monday that their annual football rivalry will resume in 2030.