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Preview: USC Basketball in Eric Musselman's Homecoming vs. San Diego

The USC Trojans men’s basketball team heads back into non-conference play with a single objective: stop the slide before it starts. After suffering their first loss of the season, the Trojans visit San Diego on Tuesday night in their only true road test before Big Ten play ramps up.

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Lincoln Riley Addresses USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava's Growth

The No. 16 USC Trojans have experienced many highs and lows in their fourth season under coach Lincoln Riley. The Trojans finished the regular season with a 9-3 record and now prepare to face the TCU Horned Frogs in the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Dec.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 8

How USC's Top Signees Will Impact Trojans Roster Next Season

The No. 16 USC Trojans officially signed the No.1 ranked 2026 recruiting class, their first No. 1 class under coach Lincoln Riley and general manager Chad Bowden, and USC's first No.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / December 8

Should USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava Enter the NFL Draft or Return to School

USC redshirt junior quarterback Jayden Maiava will have a tough decision to make when the Trojans finish the season on Dec. 30 against TCU in the Alamo Bowl. Maiava has drawn interest from the NFL this season but the Trojans signal-caller does have one more year of eligibility.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / December 8

What Lincoln Riley Said About Recruiting Opportunity in Alamo Bowl

The USC Trojans’ recruiting class of 2026 is filled with elite players. Through the early signing period, the Trojans made a big flip and signed key players.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 8

The USC Trojans Sophomore That Could Put Big Ten on Notice Next Season

The No. 16 USC Trojans are coming off a 9-3 regular season and now turn to their final game of the season, the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 30 The Trojans are also still in awe of their recently signed No.

College Basketball (W) News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 7

JuJu Watkins Hints At Why Women Hold 'Upper Hand' in NIL Era

As intriguing as the 2025-26 NCAA women's basketball season has been, there's no question that a shadow is looming over the women's college game, given that USC Trojans superstar guard JuJu Watkins is missing the entire year because of an ACL injury.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 7

What Latest FPI Ranking Says About USC Trojans' Improvement

The No. 16 USC Trojans may not be making an appearance in this season’s College Football Playoff, but they finished the season ranked with a 9-3 record.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 7

USC Trojans' Bowl Game Revealed Against Big 12 Opponent

The No. 16 USC Trojans enter bowl season with a 9-3 record and aim to reach 10 wins for the second time in the last four years under coach Lincoln Riley.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 7

USC Trojans' Final College Football Playoff Ranking

The final rankings from the College Football Playoff Selection Committee have been released and the 12-team bracket is set. The swapping of No. 10 Miami over No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 6

What USC Basketball's Recent Success Means for Trojans

The No. 24 USC Trojans men’s basketball team will look to keep its undefeated streak alive on Saturday when it faces the Washington Huskies in a "black out" at the Galen Center.

Preview: USC Trojans Women's Basketball vs. Washington Huskies

No. 16 USC women's basketball team returns to Galen Center on Sunday for a high-stakes Big Ten opener against No. 21 Washington. The Trojans enter at 6-2 and look to extend their perfect home record while securing USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb’s 100th win at USC.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 6

USC Trojans Bolster Young Cornerback Room with Elite Recruits

USC overcame some early struggles in its cornerback room and saw a much-improved group the second half of the season. DeCarlos Nicholson is out of eligibility and Braylon Conley will enter the transfer portal when it opens at the beginning of January.

Micah Banuelos News / USC Trojans on SI / December 6

Possible Landing Spot For USC Trojans Transfer Offensive Lineman Micah Banuelos

USC Trojans offensive lineman Micah Banuelos announced he plans on entering the NCAA Transfer Portal. Banuelos will have two more years of eligibility remaining after starting in five games for USC this season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 6

USC Trojans' Bowl Game Revealed Against Undetermined Big 12 Opponent

The No. 16 USC Trojans enter bowl season with a 9-3 record and aim to reach 10 wins for the second time in the last four years under coach Lincoln Riley.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 6

USC Trojans Lose Freshman Linebacker to Transfer Portal

The USC Trojans suffered a big loss to their linebackers room when Matai Tagoa'i announced his intention to enter the transfer portal. A former highly-touted recruit, Tagoa'i exits the program after just one season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 5

USC Basketball Turns Heads with Latest Move to Build Student Section at Galen Center

The USC Trojans men's basketball team is 8-0 to start the 2025 season, and some of the team's players visited USC fraternity houses with donuts in an attempt to encourage students to attend the Trojans' upcoming game against the Washington Huskies in the Galen Center.

Makai Lemon News / USC Trojans on SI / December 5

USC Wide Receiver Makai Lemon Aims To Follow In His Hero's Footsteps

USC Trojans star Makai Lemon has been one of the best wide receivers in college football throughout this season. His impressive performances for the Trojans this season have made him one of the three finalists for the Biletnikoff Award, which is awarded to college football's most outstanding receiver at any position.

Potential Reason Behind Surprisingly Low TV Ratings for USC vs. UCLA Rivalry Game

The USC Trojans defeated their crosstown rivals, the UCLA Bruins by a score of 29-10 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum last week. This win capped of a 9-3 win season for the Trojans.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 5

USC Trojans Secure Historic Recruiting Ranking

The USC Trojans have been building an elite recruiting class of 2026. Though there was fear USC would drop in the recruiting rankings, the Trojans likely clinched the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 5

USC's Latest Transfer Portal Entry Shows Trojans' Roster Strategy

USC redshirt freshman offensive lineman Makai Saina plans to enter the transfer portal when it officially opens in January, ending a two-year run in Los Angeles without an appearance.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / December 4

USC Trojans Close Out Historic 2026 Recruiting Class

Many said that they would not be able to hold on all the way to signing day, but the USC Trojans just officially closed out the No. 1 2026 Recruiting Class on National Signing Day.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / December 1

USC Trojans Trending To Pull Off Major Flip Ahead Of Signing Day

We are just two days away from National Signing Day, and the USC Trojans continue to hold firm with their No. 1-ranked 2026 class. They currently hold 34 commitments, but have been hunting for more, and have now earned the prediction from experts in the business to flip an elite wide receiver from Ohio State.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / November 28

USC Trojans Look To Close Recruiting Strong With Big Visitor List Against UCLA

The Battle for the Victory Bell is one of the great rivalries in College Football, as the USC Trojans are set to host the UCLA Bruins at the Coliseum this Saturday.