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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.

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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.

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 / USC Trojans on SI / April 17

Four Observations From USC Coach Chad Savage’s Media Availability

USC inside receivers/ tight ends coach Chad Savage was an incredibly impactful hire for the Trojans when they brought him over from Colorado State last

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 17

USC Trojans Basketball Revamped Their Backcourt With Two Offseason Moves

The USC Trojans men's basketball team had a lot of questions about its backcourt entering this offseason. But after making their first few transfer portal

USC Trojans News / A to Z Sports / April 17

USC lands elite 2027 prospect in comeback fashion after being projected to come in second place for the four-star recruit behind Ohio State

The USC Trojans landed one of the best recruits in the entire 2027 class, only pushing them higher up the rankings. The USC Trojans are not yet out of the fight for finishing the 2027 recruiting cycle with the best class in the country.

Four-Star EDGE Recruit Mekai Brown Deciding Between USC, Notre Dame, Ohio State

Four-star EDGE recruit Mekai Brown is committing Friday morning, announcing his decision between a final group of USC, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Ole Miss.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 16

Chad Baker-Mazara Breaks Silence On Turbulent USC Tenure

The USC Trojans' season took a stunning turn on March 1 when the program dismissed star wing Chad Baker-Mazara. The decision came just days after the Trojans' home loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, a game where Baker-Mazara spent the second half on the bench after a nasty fall that ended his night.

Draft Buzz Moves JuJu Watkins Back Into National Spotlight

The 2026 WNBA Draft is officially in the books, and the conversation has already shifted to next year. Unlike the recent class where names like UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd, TCU Horned Frogs guard Olivia Miles and Spanish center Awa Fam created real debate at the top, the 2027 class currently offers far less mystery.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 16

USC Backcourt Depth Receives Big Boost With Transfer Addition

USC Trojans women’s basketball added experienced backcourt production on Wednesday, landing UC Davis transfer Ryann Bennett. The Long Beach native returns home and reunites with former AAU teammate Kennedy Smith, giving head coach Lindsay Gottlieb another versatile guard ahead of the 2026-27 season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 16

Ranking the Top-Five Most NFL-Ready USC Prospects

The USC Trojans have some of the top prospects that will be available in the 2026 NFL Draft. Players from both sides of the ball should expect to hear their names called relatively early during the three-day affair.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 15

Three USC Trojans Who Could Surprise in NFL Draft

The USC Trojans have 17 prospects eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft. Among them are star players like Makai Lemon, Ja’Kobi Lane, and Kamari Ramsey, but many are prospects who are flying under the draft radar.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 15

USC's Updated Recruiting Class Ranking Signals Program's Upward Trend

The USC Trojans recruiting for 2027 is off to a good start. USC is currently ranked No. 5 in Rivals most recent 2027 team recruiting rankings. The only Big Ten team ranked above them are the Ohio State Buckeyes.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 15

Five-Star Luke Wafle’s Breakout Buzz Signals Big Things for USC

Five-star freshman edge rusher Luke Wafle is already being treated like a cornerstone piece for USC’s defense, and the national spotlight is catching up.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 15

Five Big Takeaways from USC Coach Zach Hanson’s Media Availability

The offensive line is expected to be one of the biggest strengths for the USC Trojans in 2026. They return all five starters on the offensive line, but a talented group of true freshmen, plus a key position change in the interior and some key depth players from a year ago, created plenty of competition in the spring and could shake things up.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 15

USC Trojans Make Big Move With Five-Star Defensive Lineman Recruit

Another five-star recruit could soon be joining what is already an impressive 2027 recruiting class for coach Lincoln Riley’s USC Trojans. Five-star defensive

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 15

The Freshman Who Could Be USC Trojans' Next Breakout Star

At first glance, it was not very hard to see why USC freshman cornerback Elbert “Rock” Hill was rated as the No. 1 cornerback in the 2026 class according to ESPN, and so highly coveted by premier schools across the country. “That kid do some stuff that if he was in the NFL Combine today, he'll look the best.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 14

Freshman Receiver Trent Mosley Draws Lofty Admiration from USC Coaching Staff

Trent Mosley made a name for himself very early in his high school career when he was named the Trinity League co-Offensive Player of the Year after a tremendous sophomore season.

USC Trojans News / A to Z Sports / April 7

USC Trojans have a legit chance at landing one of the best players in the 2027 class even though they’re across the country from him

The USC Trojans could land 2027 four-star and top-30 recruit Mekai Brown, who is down to five schools in his recruitment. The 6’6 EDGE is elite. The USC Trojans have been the best recruiting team in the country over the last few years.

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.

Sky deal Angel Reese to Dream in shocking trade

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

More than 100 WNBA free agents hit the market Monday

Caitlin Clark has a perfect description for UCLA's Cori Close

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