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Three Biggest Transfer Portal Needs For USC Trojans

The USC Trojans are in the midst of bowl prep for their showdown vs. TCU in the Alamo Bowl. But with the offseason right around the corner, it's time to get familiar with what position groups are proving to be the biggest needs for the Trojans as the transfer portal window officially opens on Jan.

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How USC Transfer Portal Target Carrington Pierce Can Help Trojans' Defense

The USC Trojans landed the No. 1-ranked recruiting class for the 2026 cycle, and now their sights are on building the roster through the NCAA Transfer Portal.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / December 9

USC Battling Ohio State, Michigan for Four-Star Defensive Line Recruit

The USC Trojans didn’t wait long to chase its next recruiting win. Days after securing the nation’s No. 1 class for 2026, the Trojans have identified recruits from the class of 2027 and are already pursuing them.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / December 9

USC's Biggest Winners After Trojans Sign Historic Recruiting Class

The USC Trojans signed a historic recruiting class under Lincoln Riley in the 2026 cycle. It's the No. 1 class in the country according to 247Sports rankings, the first time a non-SEC school has signed the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 9

Lindsay Gottlieb Sets USC Trojans Record with Washington Win

The No. 16 USC Trojans women's basketball team was one of the most dominant teams in the nation last year, posting a 29-3 overall record, 17-1 in their first ever Big Ten campaign and a NCAA Final Four appearance.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / December 8

Should USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava Enter the NFL Draft or Return to School

USC redshirt junior quarterback Jayden Maiava will have a tough decision to make when the Trojans finish the season on Dec. 30 against TCU in the Alamo Bowl. Maiava has drawn interest from the NFL this season but the Trojans signal-caller does have one more year of eligibility.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / December 8

What Lincoln Riley Said About Recruiting Opportunity in Alamo Bowl

The USC Trojans’ recruiting class of 2026 is filled with elite players. Through the early signing period, the Trojans made a big flip and signed key players.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 8

The USC Trojans Sophomore That Could Put Big Ten on Notice Next Season

The No. 16 USC Trojans are coming off a 9-3 regular season and now turn to their final game of the season, the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 30 The Trojans are also still in awe of their recently signed No.

JuJu Watkins News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 7

JuJu Watkins Hints At Why Women Hold 'Upper Hand' in NIL Era

As intriguing as the 2025-26 NCAA women's basketball season has been, there's no question that a shadow is looming over the women's college game, given that USC Trojans superstar guard JuJu Watkins is missing the entire year because of an ACL injury.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 7

What Latest FPI Ranking Says About USC Trojans' Improvement

The No. 16 USC Trojans may not be making an appearance in this season’s College Football Playoff, but they finished the season ranked with a 9-3 record.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 7

USC Trojans' Bowl Game Revealed Against Big 12 Opponent

The No. 16 USC Trojans enter bowl season with a 9-3 record and aim to reach 10 wins for the second time in the last four years under coach Lincoln Riley.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 7

USC Trojans' Final College Football Playoff Ranking

The final rankings from the College Football Playoff Selection Committee have been released and the 12-team bracket is set. The swapping of No. 10 Miami over No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 7

What USC's Large Number of Early Enrollees Means About Trojans Future

The No. 16 USC Trojans are coming off a historic recruiting class under coach Lincoln Riley and first year general manager Chad Bowden, compiling the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 7

USC Trojans Basketball Earns Promising Ranking After Hot Start

The No. 24 USC Trojans are on their first undefeated streak since the 2020-21 season, marking their first under coach Eric Musselman. The Trojans officially lost their 8-0 win streak, after falling to Washington 84-76 in their Big Ten home opener on Saturday, Dec.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 6

What USC Basketball's Recent Success Means for Trojans

The No. 24 USC Trojans men’s basketball team will look to keep its undefeated streak alive on Saturday when it faces the Washington Huskies in a "black out" at the Galen Center.

Preview: USC Trojans Women's Basketball vs. Washington Huskies

No. 16 USC women's basketball team returns to Galen Center on Sunday for a high-stakes Big Ten opener against No. 21 Washington. The Trojans enter at 6-2 and look to extend their perfect home record while securing USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb’s 100th win at USC.

College Basketball News / ESPN / December 6

USC guard Dickerson (hip) out 3 to 4 months

USC guard Amarion Dickerson will be out three to four months after injuring his right hip in the Trojans' win over Oregon earlier this week, coach Eric Musselman said Saturday.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 6

USC Trojans Bolster Young Cornerback Room with Elite Recruits

USC overcame some early struggles in its cornerback room and saw a much-improved group the second half of the season. DeCarlos Nicholson is out of eligibility and Braylon Conley will enter the transfer portal when it opens at the beginning of January.

Micah Banuelos News / USC Trojans on SI / December 6

Possible Landing Spot For USC Trojans Transfer Offensive Lineman Micah Banuelos

USC Trojans offensive lineman Micah Banuelos announced he plans on entering the NCAA Transfer Portal. Banuelos will have two more years of eligibility remaining after starting in five games for USC this season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 6

USC Trojans' Bowl Game Revealed Against Undetermined Big 12 Opponent

The No. 16 USC Trojans enter bowl season with a 9-3 record and aim to reach 10 wins for the second time in the last four years under coach Lincoln Riley.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 6

USC Trojans Lose Freshman Linebacker to Transfer Portal

The USC Trojans suffered a big loss to their linebackers room when Matai Tagoa'i announced his intention to enter the transfer portal. A former highly-touted recruit, Tagoa'i exits the program after just one season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 5

USC Basketball Turns Heads with Latest Move to Build Student Section at Galen Center

The USC Trojans men's basketball team is 8-0 to start the 2025 season, and some of the team's players visited USC fraternity houses with donuts in an attempt to encourage students to attend the Trojans' upcoming game against the Washington Huskies in the Galen Center.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / December 4

USC Trojans Close Out Historic 2026 Recruiting Class

Many said that they would not be able to hold on all the way to signing day, but the USC Trojans just officially closed out the No. 1 2026 Recruiting Class on National Signing Day.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / December 1

USC Trojans Trending To Pull Off Major Flip Ahead Of Signing Day

We are just two days away from National Signing Day, and the USC Trojans continue to hold firm with their No. 1-ranked 2026 class. They currently hold 34 commitments, but have been hunting for more, and have now earned the prediction from experts in the business to flip an elite wide receiver from Ohio State.