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Five USC Freshmen Turning Heads on Defense During Practice

The USC Trojans have almost every defensive recruit on campus this spring. One player will enroll in the summer. With two weeks of practice in the books, which freshmen on defense have generated buzz coming out of USC. Elbert “Rock” Hill, No.

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USC Making Push In Danny Lang Recruitment After Delayed Commitment

The USC Trojans are one of three finalists to land the commitment from class of 2027 recruit, cornerback Danny Lang. The other two schools in the running are the Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes. Lang was supposed to announce his commitment on March 21, but has since pushed that date back to March 25 via Instagram.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 19

The Secret Behind USC Freshmen Taking Over Spring Practice

When USC hired general manager Chad Bowden last offseason, he implemented one major recruiting rule. Once a recruit commits, they’re not allowed to visit any other school, no exceptions. A commitment means exactly that, a commitment.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 19

A USC Transfer Receiver Is Already Turning Heads In Practice

The USC Trojans spring ball practice has proven the talent of both the 2026 recruiting class and the newest transfers. Even with a massive group of 31 incoming freshmen and just 10 transfers already practicing, certain players have begun to separate themselves from the rest.

Eric Musselman News / USC Trojans on SI / March 19

USC’s California Recruiting Pipeline Is Becoming A Championship Blueprint

One of the biggest questions surrounding the USC Trojans' hiring of Eric Musselman was how would he recruit the Southern California. He's familiar with the West Coast from his time at Nevada, but USC is in a whole different recruiting stratosphere than the Wolfpack.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 19

Vegas Releases USC Trojans Football's Projected 2026 Win Total

Ahead of what will be a pivotal fifth year for coach Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans, Vegas oddsmakers have released their early win total projections for every Big Ten team entering the 2026 college football season. If the projection for USC comes true, the Trojans could be in for yet another disappointing season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 18

Four Electric USC Freshmen Turning Heads In Practice

It’s no ordinary group of freshmen on campus for the USC Trojans. That has been the word around campus since the No. 1 ranked recruiting class arrived in January. It’s a group of players hungry to prove themselves and make an immediate impact in the fall.

Matt Leinart News / USC Trojans on SI / March 19

Matt Leinart Reveals Players He Would Un-Retire USC Jersey Number For

Former USC Trojans star quarterback Matt Leonard made headlines when he voiced that he wouldn’t un-retire his No. 11 USC jersey for an incoming recruit. Matt Leinart played for the USC Trojans from 2001-2005.

DeCarlos Nicholson News / USC Trojans on SI / March 18

USC Cornerback DeCarlos Nicholson Reveals Heartwarming NFL Draft Motivator

During his two seasons with the USC Trojans, wherever cornerback DeCarlos Nicholson was, it became common to see his young son trailing behind him. When Nicholson spoke with the media after games this past season, he would bring his son and have him sit on his lap, similar to the way you would see professional athletes do it.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 18

USC Trojans Updated National Championship Odds During Spring Practice

The USC Trojans enter the 2026 season, their fifth under coach Lincoln Riley, with championship expectations following a year that featured a 9-4 overall record.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 18

USC Recruiting Target Danny Lang Makes Notable Commitment Change

Mater Dei (Calif.) four-star cornerback Danny Lang was originally set to announce his commitment on Saturday, March 21. Instead, he pushed back a few days to Wednesday, March 25.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 18

Recruiting Class Rankings Shift After USC Lands 5-Star Sara Okeke

Despite inconsistencies with winning on the court this season, USC Trojans women's basketball has found a dominant rhythm off the floor amongst the recruiting ranks.

JuJu Watkins News / USC Trojans on SI / March 18

USC Reacts to Getting New Team Gear Before NCAA Tournament

The USC Trojans are getting closer to tipping off their 2026 NCAA Tournament when they take on the Clemson Tigers. USC is the No. 9 seed and Clemson is the No.

Matt Leinart News / Athlon Sports / March 17

Matt Leinart Makes Announcement After Rejecting USC's Request

Matt Leinart had one of the best runs in college football at the USC Trojans. The 2004 Heisman Trophy winner went 37-2 as the Trojans' starter and guided the program to back-to-back AP national championships. He threw for 10,693 yards with one less than 100 touchdown passes while setting 16 school records.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 17

USC Making Strong First Impressions on California Recruits

Keep stacking elite recruiting classes with top prospects from Southern California. It’s how the USC Trojans built a perennial national championship contender

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 17

USC’s Most Underrated Defensive Player From Spring Football

Cornerback is shaping up to be one of the more intriguing position battles for the USC Trojans. USC has returning production, transfer portal additions and a talented group of freshmen at the position.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 17

USC Targeting New Recruits After Landing Five-Star Honor Fa’alave-Johnson

USC landed a massive commitment over the weekend from San Diego (Calif.) Cathedral five-star athlete Honor Fa’alave-Johnson. The two-way star will be one of the prized recruits of the Trojans 2027 recruiting class, but with one major target coming off the board, who are some other priority recruits for USC?