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One USC Trojans Freshman Maximizing His Opportunity in Spring Practice

Madden Riordan grew up a USC fan. The Trojans freshman safety committed to his hometown school in the fall of 2023, his sophomore year of high school and

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / April 24

Makai Lemon can help Jalen Hurts fix his biggest flaw

New Eagles WR Makai Lemon can help QB Jalen Hurts fix his biggest flaw

The Philadelphia Eagles traded up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft to grab Lemon, and it's easy to see why.

Eagles' Howie Roseman updates status of A.J. Brown trade rumors after drafting Makai Lemon

Eagles pull off rare trade with Cowboys to draft potential A.J. Brown replacement

The 'Active NFL Passing-TD leaders' quiz

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / April 24

Roseman updates status of Brown trade rumors after drafting Lemon

Eagles' Howie Roseman updates status of A.J. Brown trade rumors after drafting Makai Lemon

Following the Lemon pick, Roseman sang a familiar tune regarding Brown's current status with the organization.

Eagles pull off rare trade with Cowboys to draft potential A.J. Brown replacement

What Patriots HC Mike Vrabel said about huge update on potential trade for Eagles' A.J. Brown

A.J. Brown makes major Eagles decision as Patriots trade rumors heat up

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / April 23

Eagles pull off rare trade with Cowboys to draft potential A.J. Brown replacement

The Philadelphia Eagles traded up in the first round to grab a wide receiver, and they did it by dealing with a division rival.

Curt Cignetti keeps winning as Fernando Mendoza goes No.1 overall in 2026 NFL Draft

Chiefs shake up NFL draft via trade with Browns

Saints draft former ASU standout Jordyn Tyson as 8th overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft

NFL Draft 2026 Top 10 draft picks and full rookie contract projections

The 'Most 100-yard, 1-TD catch NFL games leaders' quiz

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 23

Three Things To Know About USC Receiver Makai Lemon

Heading into the 2025 season, wide receiver Makai Lemon of the USC Trojans was a solid NFL prospect, but did not garner significant national attention.

Kamari Ramsey News / USC Trojans on SI / April 23

USC Trojans Safety Kamari Ramsey Set to Make Sierra Canyon History

Widely known for its basketball program, Sierra Canyon has emerged as one of the premier high school football programs in Southern California in recent memory. They have become a factory.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 22

USC Trojans Handle Major Weakness With Latest Transfer Signing

USC has added another key piece to its offseason rebuild, landing Colgate Raiders junior guard Jalen Cox out of the transfer portal. The 6-3 veteran gives head coach Eric Musselman another proven, high-volume scorer who also rebounds and facilitates well for the position.

Makai Lemon News / USC Trojans on SI / April 22

USC Receiver Makai Lemon Sounds Off on Viral NFL Combine Presser

Throughout the NFL Draft process, wide receiver Makai Lemon has done a decent job representing himself and the USC Trojans. However, there was one incident during a press conference at the NFL Combine that drew national attention.

Eric Musselman News / USC Trojans on SI / April 22

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.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / April 21

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.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 20

USC Commit Mekai Brown Receives Promising Recruiting Ranking

Class of 2027 recruit and USC Trojans commit, edge rusher Mekai Brown is now rated five-stars in the updated Rivals300. Mekai Brown is a 6-6, 235 pound edge rusher out of Greenwich, Connecticut.

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.

Zachariah Branch 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 / 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.