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Coming off the No. 23 USC Trojans final bye week of the season, the Trojans gear up for another road contest at Nebraska Cornhuskers for another primetime

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The Five-Star Tight End Recruit Potentially Joining Mark Bowman At USC

The USC Trojans are finding an immense amount of success at recruiting the tight end position. In the 2026 recruiting cycle, the Trojans have landed a pair of elite tight end prospects that are sure to make an impact when they get on campus.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / October 29

USC Coach Lincoln Riley Gives Complicated Injury Updates Before Nebraska Game

The No. 23 USC Trojans are just days away from a road Big Ten showdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. USC coach Lincoln Riley spoke to reporters after practice and gave an update on if he expects his offensive linemen (Killian O' Connor, Elijah Paige, etc) to be healthy enough to return to the lineup.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 28

USC's Lincoln Riley Reveals Favorite Trait of Trojans Quarterback Jayden Maiava

The No. 23 USC Trojans are back in the AP 25 Poll thanks in large part to USC quarterback Jayden Maiava leading one of the best offenses in the country.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 28

USC Trojans' Path to College Football Playoff Berth

The No. 23 USC Trojans are 5-3 and 3-1 in Big Ten play, a solid position to be entering the last five weeks of conference competition. Last season's 4-5

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 28

Analytics Predict USC Trojans' Remaining Schedule

The No. 23 USC Trojans will face off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday night with their College Football Playoff hopes on the line. The Trojans have a 5-2 record coming out of a bye week.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 28

USC Trojans Recruiting Next Potential Travis Hunter In Elite Five-Star Prospect

The USC Trojans are looking to kick off their 2027 recruiting class by landing a commitment from one of the top two-way players in the cycle. Five-star athlete Honor Fa'alave-Johnson is one of the top players in the 2027 cycle and has been getting pursued by nearly every top team in college football, including the Trojans.

King Miller News / USC Trojans on SI / October 27

This USC X-Factor Could Change Everything Against Nebraska

The No. 23 USC Trojans are 5-2 entering their final stretch of Big Ten competition, with five matchups remaining. Since coach Lincoln Riley's roster rebuilding in the offseason, Trojan fans have been thoroughly impressed with the added talent, especially running backs Waymond Jordan and Eli Sanders.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 27

USC Trojans Flip Elite Tight End To Bolster No. 1 Ranked Recruiting Class

The USC Trojans hosted three key recruiting targets for the 2026 cycle on Oct. 11 when they defeated Michigan 31-13 at the Coliseum in Northwest Mississippi CC cornerback Jakwon Morris, Santa Margarita (Calif.) three-star cornerback Jayden Crowder and Southwestern College (Calif.) tight end Josiah Jefferson.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / October 27

Elite JUCO TE flips commitment from Utah to USC

The USC Trojans are keeping one of the top junior college recruits home.

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Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / October 27

Jayden Maiava’s NFL Draft Stock Is Slipping As USC Faces Harsh Reality

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava has been one of the Big Ten’s most efficient passers through seven weeks — yet Bleacher Report doesn’t see him among the nation’s top prospects.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 27

Weather Concerns Loom For USC Trojans at Nebraska

After their final bye week of the season, the No. 23 USC Trojans will face another pivotal road test against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln on Saturday night with their College Football Playoff hopes on the line.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 27

USC Trojans Just Hit a Rare NBA Milestone That Few Programs Can Claim

USC basketball’s professional legacy is shining brighter than ever. According to Deeg Sports, the Trojans rank third among all college programs in NBA player production through the opening week of the 2025–26 season — trailing only Kentucky and Duke.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 27

Biggest Winners And Losers Amid College Football Chaos

The USC Trojans wrapped up its second bye week of the season before heading to Lincoln for a highly anticipated showdown against Nebraska on Nov. 1. With a few ranked teams falling this past weekend, USC jumped back into the rankings and sit at No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 26

USC Trojans' Mixed Bowl Projections Entering Pivotal Nebraska Matchup

The No. 23 USC Trojans have received mixed projections for which bowl game they will play in after the bye week. According to ESPN's Mark Schlabach, USC is projected to play the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 26

USC Transfer Portal Additions Already Making Impact In Trojans' Exhibition Win

The USC Trojans men's basketball team beat the Grand Canyon Lopes 67-61 on the road in their final exhibition game before the start of the 2025-26 regular season.

Eric Musselman News / USC Trojans on SI / October 26

How Two Key USC Basketball Transfers Can Define Trojans' Identity Under Eric Musselman

The USC Trojans basketball season is right around the corner, and face a new season of roster turnover with transfers and freshman signees. What USC fans have to look forward to is the Trojans No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 25

Grading USC Trojans’ Freshmen Contributors Though First Seven Games

The USC Trojans’ coaching staff have shown that they are unafraid of playing freshmen in key roles this season. From wide receiver to the defensive line,

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 25

USC Battling National Powerhouses for Four-Star Receiver Recruit

When four-star wide receiver Osani Gayles released his top 10 schools on Thursday, the USC Trojans were exactly where many expected to see them — right in the thick of it.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 25

USC Trojans Basketball Transfer Bound for Breakout Season in Big Ten

Just around the corner, USC Trojans men's basketball is set to open the season in coach Eric Musselman's second year at the helm. One of Musselman's most exciting newcomers, Auburn transfer Chad Baker-Mazara, arrives in Southern California with high expectations.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / October 25

Lincoln Riley Visits Elite USC Trojans Recruit During Bye Week

The USC Trojans are 5-2 as they head into their second bye week. With no game taking place during week 9 of the college football season, USC coach Lincoln Riley took the time to visit one of the top recruits from the class of 2026.