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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.

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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.

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.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 15

USC Continues Trend Of Dominating on Defense as the Trojans Advance to 3-0

The USC Trojans improved to 3–0 with an 87–67 win over the Illinois State Redbirds on Friday, and once again, the Trojans’ defense dictated the outcome.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 15

Nebraska Volleyball Gets Real About USC Trojans Test

The No. 17 USC Trojans enter Sunday’s matchup against the No. 1 Nebraska Cornhuskers with a clear identity and one of the strongest stretches of volleyball the program has played in years.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 14

USC Trojans Surging Over Big Ten Rival For Five-Star Recruit Honor Fa'alave-Johnson

The USC Trojans continue their search for their first commitment of the 2027 recruiting class. It's not without effort as the Trojans have been active on the recruiting trail.

USC Volleyball Earns Nebraska’s Respect Ahead of Sold-Out Match

The No. 17 USC Trojans enter Sunday’s matchup against the No. 1 Nebraska Cornhuskers with a clear identity and one of the strongest stretches of volleyball the program has played in years.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / November 14

Why the USC Trojans are Primed to Shut Down Iowa’s Upset Hopes

Fresh off a decisive 31–17 home win over the Northwestern, the No. 17 USC Trojans enter week 11 with momentum and purpose. Now 7–2 overall and 5–1 in Big Ten play, USC has responded well since its loss to the No.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / November 14

USC Trojans Quarterback Jayden Maiava Unbothered by Rainy Forecast

The USC Trojans are no strangers to dealing with weather conditions this season. In week 3, they dealt with early rainy conditions and a three-hour lightning delay on the road against Purdue. It was more of the same of the same when they traveled to South Bend in week 8.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / November 14

Lincoln Riley Reveals Opinion of USC Trojans Head Coaching Job

The No. 17 USC Trojans are hosting the No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with their College Football Playoff hopes on the line. USC coach Lincoln Riley spoke to reporters in lead up to this matchup, and he was asked by 247Sports' Connor Morrissette if he feels "appreciated" by USC fans.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / November 14

USC Trojans Running Back Injury Update Ahead of Ranked Matchup vs. Iowa Hawkeyes

With the regular season winding down, the USC Trojans are about as healthy as they will be the rest of the way. USC will host No. 21 Iowa in a must-win to stay alive in the College Football Playoff race.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / November 14

Three Keys To Victory For USC Trojans Against Iowa

There's a reason why coach Lincoln Riley referred to November as "Championship November," especially for the No. 17 USC Trojans and the position they sit in.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 13

Three Freshmen Poised To Be Future Stars For USC Trojans

The USC Trojans are in the thick of the College Football Playoff race with a 7-2 record with three games left in the season. There's a lot of hope for the Trojans, not only for this season, but for the future of the program.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 13

The Underrated USC Star Who Could Shape The Trojans’ Playoff Hopes

The No. 17 USC Trojans have their sights set on making the College Football Playoff this season for the first time under coach Lincoln Riley. The Trojans currently hold a 7-2 record this season and have had an incredible turnaround after finishing at 7-6 in their first year in the Big Ten.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 13

USC Trojans to Host Impressive List of Recruits in Crucial Game vs. Iowa

The No. 17 USC Trojans will have a star-studded list of recruits on campus when they host No. 21 Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 15, headlined by several blue-chip

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / November 13

USC Fans Love What Quarterback Jayden Maiava Said About Playoff Pressure

The USC Trojans checked in at No. 17 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings that were released on Tuesday night. USC may not be in the top 12 needed to make the playoff at the moment, but they still control their destiny with a pair of ranked matchups on the horizon, starting this Saturday when they host No.

College Football News / College Football Talk / November 13

No. 17 USC vs. Iowa prediction: Odds, expert picks, team and player news, trends, and stats

No. 17 USC Trojans vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Game Preview

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 13

USC Trojans Emerging As Frontrunner For California Five-Star Recruit

USC holds 35 commitments in the 2026 recruiting cycle and the Trojans are still working to potentially add a couple of more recruits with the early signing day in December fast approaching.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 13

Iowa vs. USC bold predictions for heavyweight battle in Week 12

It is a top-25 battle in the Big Ten as Iowa visits USC. Iowa is coming off a heartbreaking loss and looks to rebound this week. Meanwhile, USC is coming off a Friday night victory.

College Football 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