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JD Pickell Singles Out Two Budding Stars On USC Trojans Offense

Heading into the 2025 season, it was clear Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane were going to be the USC Trojans top two receivers. But the question was which receiver would step up as the third option.

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USC Trojans Updated NCAA Tournament Projection As Race Heats Up

Riding a three-game winning streak, the USC Trojans have had an impressive second season under coach Eric Musselman. Following the Trojans 77-75 comeback win over the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sunday, the Trojans currently post an 18-6 overall record and are 7-6 in Big Ten play, heading into another road test against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 11

Seven USC Trojans Invited to the NFL Scouting Combine as Spotlight Intensifies

The USC Trojans will be represented later this month at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Seven USC players are set to attend the prestigious pre-draft event, including wide receivers Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane, tight end Lake McRee, defensive end Anthony Lucas, linebacker Eric Gentry and safeties Bishop Fitzgerald and Kamari Ramsey.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 11

USC Trojans On Verge Of Landing Five-Star Recruit Over Kentucky, UCLA

The USC Trojans have one of the best 2026 recruiting classes in the country with a pair of four-star signees in tow in Darius and Adonis Ratliff. However, the Trojans might not be done yet and could bring one of the best unsigned players left in the cycle into the fold.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 11

USC Lands California Receiver Commit Eli Woodard in Quietly Brilliant Move

The USC Trojans have landed their second commitment from the 2027 recruiting cycle in three-star wide receiver Eli Woodard. He's the first offensive player to commit to the Trojans' 2027 recruiting class.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 10

USC's Surprising Standing Among Teams With Best Future

The USC Trojans enter the 2026 college football season with the No. 1 ranked recruiting class, a brand new facility, and high expectations. Despite this, football analyst J.D.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 10

National Analyst Reveals Overlooked Key For USC To Finally Reach Playoff

It’s College Football Playoff or bust for the USC Trojans in year five under Lincoln Riley. The expectation has always been there, especially coaching

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / February 10

USC Trojans Battling Cal Bears for Top California Offensive Line Recruit

Four-star offensive lineman Elisha Mueller is one of the top 2028 recruits from California, and the USC Trojans are looking to keep him in-state. The Trojans have competition for Mueller, as the California Golden Bears have entered the race for the in-state prospect.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 9

Leonard Williams Opens Up About Journey from USC to Super Bowl Champion

After winning Super Bowl LX, the former USC Trojans on the Seattle Seahawks posed together, including defensive lineman Leonard Williams. After the game, Williams spoke about the journey from USC to becoming a Super Bowl champion.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 9

Uchenna Nwosu Gets Real On Former USC Trojans' Super Bowl Win With Seahawks

In the Seattle Seahawks 29-13 Super Bowl LX win over the New England Patriots, two former USC Trojans showed out. In addition to quarterback Sam Darnold’s 202 yards and one touchdown pass in the Seahawks Super Bowl win, Nwosu also made an impact, recording a game-sealing pick-six in the fourth quarter for Seattle.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 9

Leaonard Williams Opens Up About Journey from USC to Super Bowl Champion

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 9

Jazzy Davidson’s Stellar Performance Extends USC’s Winning Streak in Big Ten Play

It can get to a point during a true freshman’s season where they no longer feel like freshman because of their maturity and overall performance. USC guard Jazzy Davidson is there.

USC Trojans News / Just Baseball / February 9

USC’s Mason Edwards: Could He Be LHP1 in College Ranks Soon?

We’ve talked at great length about the college pitching demographic in this draft, which has been outlined as a clear weakness to date. Specifically, the southpaw class lacks top-end talent like the right-handed class.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / February 9

Dane Miller’s Week 14 Best-in-West Hoops Power Rankings: How region's best teams stack up across Big 12, Big Ten, ACC, MW, Pac-12 and WCC

It can all change in an instant. Just ask New Mexico. It may still be February, but it’s crunch time for many teams in the West. Arizona remains dominant with expectations of a Final Four run, while the rest of the region looks shaky.

Eric Musselman News / USC Trojans on SI / February 8

Eric Musselman Gets Real On Alijah Arenas' Game-Winning Shot

In a crucial game to their NCAA Tournament chances, the USC Trojans overcame a 12-point second-half deficit to defeat the Penn State Nittany Lions on the road.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 8

Six Performances That Left USC Trojans Fans in Awe Last Season

Every college football team has individual performances that fans remember for years to come. Which USC players provided those moments in 2025? Because the Trojans were at a massive talent advantage against Missouri State and Georgia Southern, the focus is on games versus Power 4 opponents.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 8

Former USC Coach Ed Orgeron Delivers Message to Sam Darnold Before Super Bowl

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is in his first Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. The former USC Trojans star is the first USC quarterback

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 8

One Big Question for USC's New Linebackers Coach Mike Ekeler

Since the departure of defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn, the USC Trojans have made several staff changes on that side of the ball, which included hiring

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 8

Leonard Williams Reveals How USC Impacted His NFL Career Before Super Bowl LX

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams has had a remarkable NFL career. After 11 seasons in the NFL, the veteran defensive end is making his first appearance in the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 8

USC Relying on Elite Freshman Guard to Help Guide Trojans to NCAA Tournament

The USC Trojans are making a late push for the upcoming 2026 NCAA Tournament following the return of Alijah Arenas from a pre-season knee injury. With

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 7

USC Trojans Opponents Ranked from Easiest to Hardest

The USC Trojans face a challenging 2026 schedule, including three teams that played in the College Football Playoff. Here is how the Trojans' opponents rank from easiest to hardest next season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 7

USC’s Rushing Attack Might Quietly Be The Best in the Big Ten

USC already finished with a top-six rushing offense in the Big Ten last season. That alone was notable. Doing it while rotating backs, battling injuries, and leaning heavily on elite wide receivers made it even more impressive.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 7

USC's Surprising National Championship Odds Revealed

After struggling to find their footing throughout the year, coach Lindsay Gottlieb’s USC Trojans have found momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / February 5

USC Peaking at Right Time with Alijah Arenas in Top Form: With star guard back in the fold, Trojans positioned to make late-season run

Following their win over Indiana on Tuesday night, USC has won consecutive games and three of their last four, with the lone loss during that stretch a tough one-point game at Iowa.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / February 3

Lincoln Riley takes a shot at SEC while discussing NIL era

Lincoln Riley takes a shot at SEC while discussing the NIL era of college football

NIL and the transfer portal have seemingly evened out the competitive landscape of college football. That's something USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley recently alluded to while taking a veiled shot at the SEC in the process.

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