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USC's Lincoln Riley Provides Waymond Jordan Injury Update Before Oregon Game

The No. 14 USC Trojans will go on the road to Eugene to take on the No. 7 Oregon Ducks in a must-win game if they want to have a chance to make the College Football Playoff.

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Breaking Down USC Trojans' Recruiting Class as Early Signing Period Draws Near

The early signing period on Dec. 3 is fast approaching, and the USC Trojans' No. 1 rated recruiting class is holding firm. USC has a total of 35 commitments, the most in the country, 22 of which are blue-chip prospects, four or five-star recruits.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 18

USC Trojans Face SEC Challenger for Four-Star Defensive Line Recruit Elija Harmon

USC has been recruiting 2027 Inglewood (Calif.) defensive lineman Elija Harmon like a program that understands exactly what’s at stake. The Trojans identified Harmon early and prioritized him by hosting him more than any other school this year.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / November 18

How Lincoln Riley Improved USC Trojans' Practice Schedule This Season

The No. 17 USC Trojans will play the No. 8 Oregon Ducks in a critical matchup on Saturday, Nov. 22. USC is coming off a big win against the No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes, in which the Trojans kept their College Football Playoff hopes alive.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 18

College Football Playoff Rankings Prediction Before Final Regular Season Stretch

The No. 17 USC Trojans have a key test against the No. 8 Oregon Ducks on Saturday as a third loss will eliminate USC from College Football Playoff contention.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / November 18

USC's Lincoln Riley Reveals Impressions of Oregon Before Must-Win Game

The USC Trojans and Oregon Ducks will meet in a massive game at Autzen Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Autzen Stadium with College Football Playoff hopes on the line for each team.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / November 16

How USC Trojans' Jayden Maiava Silenced Doubters Against Iowa

The USC Trojans fell behind 21-7 late in the first half in their Big Ten Conference battle vs. Iowa. It seemed like their hopes of making the College Football Playoff were going down the drain.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 16

Bold Recruiting Predictions for USC Trojans Before Signing Day

The USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley are looking to bring in the top ranked recruiting class for 2026. USC currently has 35 commits in the class of 2026 and is slated as the No.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / November 16

USC at Oregon odds: Opening point spread revealed

On Saturday, Oregon will host USC inside Autzen Stadium. The game will be Oregon and USC’s first meeting since joining the Big Ten. Oregon defeated USC 36-27 when they last met in 2023.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 16

USC Trojans Secondary Embracing ‘Next Man Up ‘Mentality After Slew of Injuries

The next man up mentality is something the USC Trojans have relied on throughout the season as the injuries continue to pile up. The standard remains the

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / November 16

Jayden Maiava Has Honest Answer About USC Trojans' Second-Half Comeback Effort

The USC Trojans kept their College Football Playoff hopes alive with a 26-21 comeback win over Iowa. It took a complete team effort from the Trojans, who outscored the Hawkeyes 16-0 in the second half to come back for their second ranked home win of the season.

Makai Lemon News / USC Trojans on SI / November 16

The Case For USC's Makai Lemon As The Best Wide Receiver in Country

The No. 17 USC Trojans defeated the No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes on a rainy day at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum by a final score of 26-21. USC went down two

Biggest Keys For USC Volleyball To Keep Dominant Winning Streak Alive vs. Nebraska

The No. 17 USC Trojans women's volleyball team will face the undefeated No. 1 Nebraska Cornhuskers in front of a record sold-out crowd at the Galen Center on Sunday.

JuJu Watkins News / NBC Sports / November 16

Watch: 'On the Rise: JuJu Watkins' docuseries (EPISODE 2)

Watch: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. USC Trojans | COLLEGE FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS | 11/15/2025

Lincoln Riley News / LAFB Network / November 15

Can Lincoln Riley And The USC Trojans Outsmart The Iowa Defense?

The most celebrated unit this week by the national media, while discussing the Iowa Hawkeyes at USC Trojans, has clearly been the vaunted Iowa defense.

College Football News / LAFB Network / November 15

USC Trojans Provide Big Injury Update On Floyd Boucard Ahead Of Iowa Game

We are just a few hours away from the USC Trojans kicking off against the Iowa Hawkeyes, and the Big Ten has released the availability report. The biggest news to come out of it is that freshman defensive lineman Floyd Boucard is not listed on the report, so he should be fully available for today’s game.

Braylon Conley News / USC Trojans on SI / November 15

USC Trojans' Braylon Conley Breaking Out in College Football Playoff Push

When the No. 17 USC Trojans step onto the field each Saturday, a lot of attention is turned to the offense, led by quarterback Jayden Maiava and wide receivers Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 15

USC Trojans Recruits Shine with Dominant Performances in Southern California Playoffs

Heavy rain fell throughout Southern California on Friday as the quarterfinals of CIF-SS playoffs rolled on. Several USC Trojans commits were on full display

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / November 15

USC’s College Football Playoff Chances Will Rise or Fall With Jayden Maiava

The No. 17 USC Trojans need quarterback Jayden Maiava to play his best football of the season—and they need it now. ESPN’s latest ranking of every Power 4 quarterback placed the Trojans’ starter at No.

Lincoln Riley News / Yardbarker / November 11

USC's Lincoln Riley wants Trojans to understand the moment they're in

Lincoln Riley knows there's a lot on the line this weekend as his 7-2 and No. 17-ranked USC Trojans take on the 6-3 and No. 21-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes.

Kirk Ferentz not down on Iowa after tough loss to Oregon

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USC Trojans News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 10

Terry McAulay still going after online fans about USC football’s illegal fake punt

One of the strangest plays that you will ever see happened on Friday night when the USC football team attempted a fake punt that counted in the moment, but in retrospect was actually illegal, according to Mike Pereira.

Lincoln Riley News / Yardbarker / November 8

Lincoln Riley addresses rumors about his future with USC

Lincoln Riley is aiming to have his best season at USC since he was hired by the school in 2022, but rumors have been swirling that he and the Trojans could part ways after the season.

...after surprising, unrealistic update emerged on Riley's future

Bill Belichick, UNC get much-needed win in nine-sack effort vs. Stanford

No. 18 Miami overcomes slow start to hand Syracuse sixth straight loss

Colorado QB Julian Lewis gets brutally pulled down by his hair during loss

Gus Johnson lost his mind calling Indiana's game-winning touchdown

Lincoln Riley News / Larry Brown Sports / November 8