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College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 3

Jayden Maiava Draws Heat for Rough Start During USC vs. Washington Clash

LOS ANGELES -- The No. 18 USC Trojans looked to return to their explosive ways on Oct. 3, this time with traditional rival Washington in town and USC coach Lincoln Riley leaning back on star quarterback Jayden Maiava.

Corey Simms News / USC Trojans on SI / October 3

Behind the Scenes Look at USC Trojans Receiver Corey Simms

USC will be without sophomore receiver Corey Simms for the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury against Rutgers in week 3. What was first reported early last week ahead of the Trojans' week 4 matchup against Oregon officially became known to the rest of the country by CBS Sports Friday night as USC hosts Washington on Saturday, Oct.

Lincoln Riley News / EssentiallySports / October 3

Lincoln Riley Hit With Major Setback as USC Starter Ruled Out With Season-Ending Injury

Things keep piling up for Lincoln Riley after the Oregon game, and this latest one costs him a weapon he can’t afford to lose. Wide receiver Corey Simms, one of the few bright spots in USC’s receiving corps this year, is done for the season with a knee injury.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 1

USC HC Lincoln Riley's poor response to Oregon loss is on brand for rudderless Trojans

USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley would like to remind everyone that it could be a lot worse.

How can Texas help Arch Manning reenter QB1 conversation for draft?

Alabama has a major defensive problem that may get worse vs. Mississippi State

College football team has lengthy injury report amid mumps outbreak

Oregon State WR flying under the national radar amid incredible season

Wisconsin has massive win on recruiting trail after Penn State upset

Jayden Maiava News / EssentiallySports / October 2

'Teams Fall Apart': Jayden Maiava Makes Locker Room Admission as Desman Stephens Incident Raises Doubts on USC Culture

A rivalry loss can expose more than what happens between the lines. For USC, the 41-27 defeat to Oregon did that. The No. 12 Trojans entered the night unbeaten.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / October 1

Lincoln Riley Comments on Gary Patterson's Reaction to USC Defensive Struggles

Coach Lincoln Riley isn't downplaying the defensive struggles for the No. 18 USC Trojans. USC has surrendered 30, 35 and now, 41 points the last three games.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 1

One Jarring Stat Raises Major Concerns About USC Trojans Defense

A big part of USC’s defensive struggles over the past several seasons has been from their inability to create a consistent pass rush. And in 2026, it has gotten much worse.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 1

USC Safety Prophet Brown Doesn't Hold Back in Support of Desman Stephens II

Following practice on Wednesday, Sept. 30, No. 18 USC Trojans’ redshirt-senior safety Prophet Brown opened up about linebacker Desman Stephens II, how the defense learned from their game film versus the No.

Eric Musselman News / Busting Brackets / October 1

USC Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Trojans

This recent marriage between USC and Eric Musselman hasn’t exactly produced the results that some were expecting in the college basketball world. Musselman was responsible for a myriad of success in his previous gigs at Nevada and Arkansas and now is back home in California, tasked with making the Trojans into Big Ten contenders.

Jahkeem Stewart News / USC Trojans on SI / September 30

USC's Jahkeem Stewart Delivers Honest Insight Into Injury Return

Lost in the aftermath of No. 15 Oregon's 41-27 victory over No. 18 USC was a notable return, which took place during the game for the Trojans. Defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart finally received the green light to earn defensive snaps in that Sept.

Terrell Anderson News / USC Trojans on SI / September 30

How USC Receiver Terrell Anderson Can Quietly Become a Difference Maker

After seeing virtually no action on offense in the first four games, junior receiver Terrell Anderson found his way into the No. 18 USC Trojans' receiver rotation in this past Saturday night’s loss to the No.

King Miller News / USC Trojans on SI / September 30

USC Running Back King Miller Gets Real About Blocking Outside Noise

The No. 18 USC Trojans are still dealing with the ramifications of losing to longtime rival, the No. 15 Oregon Ducks. Following practice on Sept. 29, redshirt sophomore running back King Miller opened up about the loss, the team’s mindset heading into Week 5 and facing another stout Big Ten defense.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 30

Lincoln Riley Drops New Take on Trojans’ Desman Stephens II Suspension

Coach Lincoln Riley is opening up more about rewatching the most debated hit across college football. USC Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens II received a targeting call after pounding his shoulder into the head of Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore.

Kayden Dixon-Wyatt News / USC Trojans on SI / September 29

USC Receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt Turns Heads Nationally For Oregon Performance

The Trojans may have lost in Week 4, but a member of their 2026 recruiting class just cemented themselves as a star in the making: Kayden Dixon-Wyatt. The former Mater Dei Monarch has been starter since Week 0 alongside fellow true freshman Trent Mosley.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 29

USC Trojans Trying to Sell a Recruiting Vision with No Results

In January of last year, USC had a massive overhaul to its program, with the hiring of a brand-new personnel staff, headlined by general manager Chad Bowden, and new assistant coaches.

Jahkeem Stewart News / USC Trojans on SI / September 29

How Jahkeem Stewart’s Can Help Spark a Defensive Revival at USC

USC’s defense in Big Ten play has been abysmal. There’s no other way to put it. The Trojans gave up 460 yards and 35 points to a Rutgers team that had struggled against UMass and Boston College.

NFL News / SuperWest Sports / September 29

2026 Top Week 3 NFL Performances by Players from West: Summarizing the highlights of some standout alumni veterans and rookies

It was an exciting week in the NFL, with 12 of the 14 games played on Sunday decided by one score or less. That’s the most such games on a single day in NFL history.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 27

CFB analyst puts USC's Lincoln Riley on hot seat after loss to Oregon

Riley is 39-19 in his fifth season in L.A., but there were far greater expectations when he shockingly left the Oklahoma Sooners to come take the job in sunny Southern California.

USC HC Lincoln Riley continues to fall short when it matters most

Oregon QB Dante Moore taken off on stretcher after cheap shot

Indiana's winning streak reaches 20 games, but it should serve as wakeup call

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Lincoln Riley News / Yardbarker / September 27

USC HC Lincoln Riley continues to fall short when it matters most

Year 5 was supposed to be different for the USC Trojans and Lincoln Riley.

Oregon QB Dante Moore taken off on stretcher after cheap shot

Clock may be running out on Deion Sanders at Colorado

Mike Locksley's seat only getting hotter after Maryland gets embarrassed at home

Wisconsin gets biggest win of Luke Fickell era with comeback over No. 13 Penn State

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Desman Stephens II News / The Spun / September 26

USC Linebacker Desman Stephens II Locks His Instagram After Dante Moore Hit

While some college football fans and even a few analysts have defended USC linebacker Desman Stephens II over the big hit he laid on Oregon QB Dante Moore in today’s game, many more are furious with him.

College Football News / TWSN / September 26

USC Cannot Call Themselves a Big Ten Contender Without Beating Oregon

The USC Trojans are unbeaten, and quarterback Jayden Maiava is putting up game-changing numbers while Lincoln Riley‘s offense looks capable of scoring in any situation.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / September 24

USC Trojans Recruiting Visitor List For Oregon Game

The USC Trojans are hosting the Oregon Ducks this Saturday in what is going to be a massive game not just for the outcome of this season, but in the world of recruiting as well.

USC Trojans News / EssentiallySports / September 18

'I Was All Scared': Ex-USC QB Reveals Lane Kiffin’s Unimaginable Act Right Before His Firing

The Forrest Gump of connections could be former USC quarterback Max Browne. He recently shared his experience from the night of Lane Kiffin’s infamous firing from the USC Trojans.

Eric Musselman News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17

Video of Eric Musselman's heated encounter with a treasure hunter emerges

USC Trojans head coach Eric Musselman is known for his fiery ways on the sidelines, and he brought that approach to the beach over the weekend. In a video obtained by the California Post, a treasure hunter is shown having a heated exchange with the 61-year-old Musselman.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / August 31