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USC Catcher Augie Lopez's Southern California Ties on Display in MLB Draft

USC Trojans catcher Augie Lopez has been selected with the 22nd pick in the 10th round of the 2026 MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres. Lopez spent the past two seasons with the Trojans.

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Five-Star Recruit Honor Fa’alave-Johnson Speaks Candidly About USC Commitment

San Diego (Calif.) Cathedral Catholic five-star athlete and USC commit Honor Fa’alave-Johnson can’t control rumors, nor is he concerned about them because none of it is coming from his side. The Trojans landed a big-time commitment from the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 12

USC Trojans Commits Making Strong Push for Four-Star Recruit Hayden Koo

Tustin (Calif.) 2028 four-star receiver Hayden Koo has been one of the most impressive recruits this summer regardless of recruiting class. The four-star

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 12

Five Most Intriguing Games On USC Trojans Schedule

The USC Trojans have their sights set on the College Football Playoff this season. After coming short of the CFP in 2025, finishing with a 9-3 overall record, the Trojans look to take the next step forward and earn signature wins to make the 12-team bracket.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 12

USC Pitcher Mason Edwards Makes History With MLB Draft Selection

Former USC Trojans pitcher Mason Edwards was the team's ace throughout the season, and his performances has paid off with a selection in the MLB Draft.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 12

What Analytics Say About USC's Schedule Difficulty

The USC Trojans have one of the more difficult schedules in all of college football for the 2026 season. According to ESPN Football Power Index (FPI), where does USC’s schedule difficulty rank?

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 11

Three Ways Receiver Tanook Hines Can Elevate USC Trojans' Season

The strength of the USC Trojans offense is consistently on the perimeter each season. Wide receiver is the position that makes coach Lincoln Riley's Air Raid go.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 11

Early Betting Odds Released for USC Trojans' Big Ten Showdown vs. Indiana Hoosiers

Throughout the 2026 college football season, the USC Trojans will face several challenging opponents that will determine whether they make the College Football Playoff or fall short yet again in the fifth year under coach Lincoln Riley. One of those opponents will be the Nov.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 11

USC Trailing Three Big Ten Teams in Updated Analytical Rankings

ESPN has released their top 25 Football Power Index (FPI) rankings for the 2026 college football season. Where do the USC Trojans land on this list? USC comes in at No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 10

One Key Question for USC Running Back Shahn Alston Before Freshman Season

USC freshman running back Shahn Alston was part of a wave of blue-chip prospects from the Midwest that headed out west as Southern Cal expanded its recruiting

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 10

Four Games USC Trojans Can't Afford to Overlook This Season

Expectations are high for coach Lincoln Riley entering the 2026 college football season as the USC Trojans, in a competitive Big Ten, have a legitimate

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 10

Trinity League Stars Primed for Immediate Impact with USC Trojans

For years, USC watched highly touted recruits from the Trinity League, a conference made up of five elite private schools in Orange County and one in Los

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 10

Four USC Trojans Set for Resurgence With Injury Returns

The USC Trojans saw multiple key players go down with significant injuries at different points of the year, starting in fall camp. Here are four players that had setbacks in 2025 that are primed for resurgence in 2026.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 9

Caleb Williams Leads All-USC Trojans Team in the NFL

USC’s rich history with the NFL continues to grow. This past NFL Draft made it 533 Trojans selected to the pros – 543 including the AFL, per USC Athletics.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 9

USC's Biggest Sleeper Pick in College Fantasy Football Drafts

Yahoo Sports has introduced a new game mode for their sports fans. There will now be the option for college fantasy football. Who are the top three ranked USC Trojans players in Yahoo fantasy analyst Eric Froton’s fantasy rankings for 2026 drafts and who is the candidate to be their biggest sleeper pick?

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / July 9

USC's Lincoln Riley Earns National Preseason Recognition

USC coach Lincoln Riley is earning national recognition ahead of the 2026 college football season. On Thursday, Riley was officially named to the Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch List, an honor that recognizes coaches for excellence both on and off the field.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 9

USC Trojans Turn Heads With Latest Preseason Ranking

The 2026 college football season could be a special one for the USC Trojans and a year that their fans have been waiting for, as the team is primed to

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 9

USC Running Back Waymond Jordan Returns With Something to Prove This Fall

USC made a big move last offseason when they landed Waymond Jordan, the No. 1 ranked JUCO running back in the 2025 class. In his final season at Hutchinson C.C.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 8

USC Receiver Tanook Hines' Key to Success This Fall

USC entered last season with one of college football’s most dynamic receiver duos in Biletnikoff Award winner Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane. But there was a major question as to who would emerge as the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 9

Bowl Game Projections Display Continuing Theme for USC Trojans

The USC Trojans will be kicking off their 2026 season at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Aug. 29 against the San Jose State Spartans. USC is still seeking their first appearance in the College Football Playoff in program history.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 8

Inside the Progression of USC Trojans Freshman Quarterback Jonas Williams

USC’s Junior Day event in February of 2025 marked a massive swing in the Trojans success on the recruiting trail. It was the first opportunity recruits were able to be around new general manager Chad Bowden and see an evolving program under coach Lincoln Riley.