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The Alamo Bowl Is Extra Important For Potential USC Trojans Star

An injury filled season caused a lot of shift within multiple position groups for the USC Trojans, but also revealed underrated stars that are bound for breakout seasons.

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Four Reasons Why Trojans Fans Should Be Excited For USC's Future

The 2025 season has been an exciting one for the USC Trojans, going 9-3 in the regular season. With how USC has been building the team, there is already much to be excited about regarding the Trojans’ 2026.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 24

Surprising List Of USC Trojans' Biggest NIL Valuations

The USC Trojans have one of the bigger NIL funds in the entire country. Here are the Trojans’ top five highest NIL valuations according to On3. It’s common for the quarterback to be the most valued player on a team, so Maiava being where he is makes sense.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 24

USC Trojans Relying On These Secret Weapons Vs. TCU In Alamo Bowl

The USC Trojans will be left short-handed at the wide receiver position in their Alamo Bowl showdown vs. TCU after their star wide receivers, Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane, both announced their intention to enter the 2026 NFL Draft In the Trojans' previous two bowl games, both Lemon and Lane had big performances due to a few opt outs.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / December 24

The Real Truth Behind the USC Trojans and Notre Dame Rivalry Pause

The USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish announced that the historic rivalry between the two programs will be paused after both sides failed to come to a scheduling agreement to extend the series.

New Playoff Rule Reportedly Led To USC Trojans, Notre Dame Rivalry Breakup

One of the most iconic and bitter rivalries in college football is set to be placed on hold as the USC Trojans and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish failed to renew their rivalry for the 2026 season.

Tobias Raymond News / USC Trojans on SI / December 23

USC Offensive Lineman Tobias Raymond Doesn't Hold Back on Trojans' Potential

One of the biggest priorities for the USC Trojans as soon as the regular season ended was to make sure that they retained key starters, including offensive tackle Tobias Raymond.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 24

Keyshawn Johnson rips USC for ending Notre Dame rivalry games

Keyshawn Johnson rips USC, Lincoln Riley for ending Notre Dame rivalry games, accuses Trojans of being 'scared'

A USC legend is blaming the Trojans for the end of their longstanding rivalry series with Notre Dame.

Texas Tech HC Joey McGuire had words for CFP-snubbed Notre Dame

Miami RB Mark Fletcher Jr. makes decision on NFL Draft

New 'name of interest' emerges in Michigan head-coaching search

Michigan interim coach Biff Poggi crushes prior leadership

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava makes transfer portal decision for 2026

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / December 23

Keyshawn Johnson Shares Blunt Assessment Of USC Trojans, Notre Dame Rivalry Ending

The USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish have had an ongoing dispute over the scheduling of their annual rivalry game. The rivalry is reportedly not going to be played in 2026, as the Fighting Irish and BYU Cougars are entering a schedule agreement, which puts the game against USC in jeopardy.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / December 23

Lincoln Riley Under Fire as USC vs. Notre Dame Rivalry Goes on Hiatus

The pause of the USC–Notre Dame rivalry has ignited a wave of anger among Trojans fans, and much of it is being directed squarely at USC coach Lincoln Riley.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 23

Four-Star Linebacker Makes Recruiting Announcement with USC, California, Oregon

Mililani (Hawaii) linebacker Toa Satele has emerged as one of the nation’s premier defenders in the 2027 class, and his recruitment is beginning to take shape.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 22

USC Trojans Signee Peyton Dyer Raves About Incoming Cornerback Recruits

The USC Trojans were aggressive on the recruiting trail, especially when it came to upgrading the cornerback position, landing five prospects in their No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 22

USC Trojans Receiver Tanook Hines Poised for Breakout in Alamo Bowl Spotlight

USC freshman wide receiver Tanook Hines is heading home with an opportunity few first-year players get this early in their career: lead the Trojans’ passing attack on a national stage.

USC Trojans News / Larry Brown Sports / December 22

USC is ending one of its most iconic rivalry games

The USC Trojans are reportedly responsible for putting an end to one of their most enduring rivalry games. USC’s annual game against Notre Dame, which has been played nearly uninterrupted since 1926, will not be played for at least the next two years.

Braylan Shelby News / USC Trojans on SI / December 22

USC's Braylan Shelby Addresses Decision to Re-Sign with Trojans

In a time where college football headlines are dominated by the transfer portal, Braylan Shelby is choosing continuity. The USC defensive end confirmed he will return for his senior season in 2026, becoming part of a growing group of Trojans who have elected to “re-sign” with the program.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 22

Future of USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame Rivalry Reportedly in Danger

The rivalry game between the USC Trojans and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is reportedly not being played in the 2026 season. Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger reported that both schools are exploring different opponents to play next year and that Notre Dame is entering a schedule agreement with BYU.