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Five Offseason Moves That Transform USC Into Contender Status

The USC Trojans and coach Eric Musselman have been busy this offseason, transforming the roster into a legitimate contender for an at-large bid into next season’s NCAA Tournament.

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USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava Developing This Key Area in the Spring

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava faced a tough decision following the teams regular season finale against UCLA in late November: enter the NFL Draft or return

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / April 21

Lincoln Riley Pulls Back the Curtain on USC Trojans' Transformation

USC coach Lincoln Riley has had an up-and-down start to his tenure leading the Trojans, but Riley and company appear on the verge of leading the program to its first-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 21

Freshman Tight End Mark Bowman Finding His Stride in USC’s Offense

The transition from high school to the college ranks can be a lot, even for high-profile five-star recruits. Talent was never the issue for USC freshman tight end Mark Bowman when spring practice began last month, that flashed from the jump.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 21

USC Trojans Feeling the Impact of Strength Coach Trumain Carroll

Games and championships in college football are won starting in the offseason. The groundwork is laid before the start of spring practice with winter workouts and then again before fall camp with summer workouts. They’re tough, physically and mentally challenging and certainly test the heart of every player on the team.

Eric Musselman News / USC Trojans on SI / April 20

Five-Star Forward Christian Collins Has an Exciting Fit on Eric Musselman's Roster

After losing a few players in the transfer portal, the USC Trojans and coach Eric Musselman have needed to make some additions heading into next season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 20

USC Coach Provides Rare Insight on Quarterback Jonas Williams' Development

Freshman quarterback Jonas Williams is one of the youngest players on the USC Trojans roster. And the jump from high school to college is a huge one, especially the mental aspect of it at the quarterback position.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 20

USC Trojans Transfer Portal Rankings Shifts Following Eric Reibe Commitment

The USC Trojans and coach Eric Musselman have made a splash in the transfer portal, adding former UConn center Eric Reibe. The 7-foot-1 center is a former McDonald’s All-American, and this past season with the national runner-up Huskies, Reibe averaged 5.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 0.5 assists.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 20

USC Transfer Adding Toughness, Leadership to Trojans Defensive Line

USC approached the singular transfer portal window in January much differently than previous years. After having mixed results this past season, they focused on players that had proven production at the Power Four level.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 20

USC Coach Trovon Reed Pulls Back the Curtain on His Recruiting Strategy

When Mater Dei (Calif.) four-star cornerback Danny Lang announced his pledge to USC in late March, the local star made it clear the reason he chose his hometown school was because of cornerbacks coach Trovon Reed. The Trojans coach has established himself as one of the premier recruiters in college football since he was hired last January.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 20

Lincoln Riley Delivers Frank Evaluation on USC's Roster

USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley is entering his fifth season at the helm in Los Angeles. Riley has high hopes for this 2026 squad, calling it “the most complete roster” he’s had since taking over at USC. Lincoln Riley went on The Jim Rome and talked about the 2026 USC team.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / April 19

Projecting The USC Trojans Defensive Depth Chart Post Spring Camp

Yesterday, I dropped my USC Trojans offensive depth chart projection. Today, let’s take a look at the defense. Some key players missed all of spring camp, including three projected starters in safety Christian Pierce and corners Jontez Williams and Chasen Johnson.

College Football News / Yardbarker / April 20

NFL prospect Zachariah Branch arrested days before 2026 NFL Draft

NFL Draft week typically runs quiet, but something went sideways for one of this year's top prospects.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / April 19

Trovon Reed Prioritizing the Mental Health of USC's Two Injured Cornerbacks

USC cornerbacks coach Trovon Reed dealt with injuries of his own during his at Auburn. He knows how much injuries, especially significant ones, can dramatically affect a player’s mental health. Recovery from injuries is as much mental as physical.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 19

Lincoln Riley Speaks Openly About USC Receiver Makai Lemon's Skill Set

Over the course of the last three seasons, USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley has had the opportunity to see the development of wide receiver Makai Lemon.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / April 19

USC Trojans Take Shots at Rivals After Landing Four-Star Recruit Mekai Brown

The USC Trojans recently landed four-star edge recruit Mekai Brown over Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and Ohio State, and the Trojans were once again vocal on social media after adding a key member to their recruiting class of 2027.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / April 18

Projecting The USC Trojans Offensive Depth Chart Post Spring Practice

The USC Trojans wrapped up their Spring Camp a few weeks ago. While not every incoming freshman was in attendance (32/35 were there), and a few returning starters missed the entirety of camp due to injury, I was able to get some clarity on what the Fall depth chart could look like.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 18

USC’s Lincoln Riley Gives a Clear Assessment of Jayden Maiava After Spring Ball

USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava is back in Los Angeles as the Trojans starter for the second season in a row. Maiava had a good 2025 season and USC coach Lincoln Riley has seen even more improvement out of him during spring camp this offseason. Lincoln Riley went on The Jim Rome Show.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / April 18

Mike Ekeler Provides Rare Insight Into Unique Coaching Style

Mike Ekeler has pedigree. The new USC Trojans new linebackers coach and special teams coordinator is a longtime college football assistant. Ekeler is entering his 23rd season coaching at the FBS level.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 17

The One Trait That Could Make Each USC Trojans Prospect an NFL Star

Although statistics are the resume builder of an NFL prospect, the true evaluation of a future superstar comes from a player's most translatable traits.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 17

Freshman Receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt Adding Exciting Element to USC Offense

USC had five receivers committed in the 2026 class heading into this past season. It was already a talented group of pass-catchers in their No. 1 class, but the Trojans never stopped pursuing Mater Dei (Calif.) four-star receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, who was committed to Ohio State. Oregon also kept making a push for the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 17

USC Answers Their Biggest Roster Question With Latest Transfer Portal Signing

The USC Trojans enter next season with a star-studded group headlined by the dynamic backcourt of JuJu Watkins and Jazzy Davidson. But one thing the Trojans desperately needed to address was their lack of size on the roster and they did so with the signing of Florida State junior center Pania Davis out of the transfer portal.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 17

USC Cornerback RJ Sermons Making Strides in Spring Practice

Redshirt freshman cornerback RJ Sermons was a late addition to the USC Trojans 2025 recruiting class when he decided to reclassify at the beginning of last summer.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / April 6

Washington Mystics' front-office move suggests bigger moves are ahead

The Washington Mystics wasted no time making changes at the start of the WNBA's free agency period. And their first move suggests even bigger ones are on the horizon.

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Ex-Raptors prez Masai Ujiri joins Toronto's WNBA ownership

More than 100 WNBA free agents hit the market Monday

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