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Biggest Defensive Takeaway From USC’s Non-Conference Slate

Biggest Defensive Takeaway From USC’s Non-Conference Slate

The football season is long and grueling. Injuries are part of the game and can occur at any moment, which means depth vital. Especially for teams that want to make a run in the College Football Playoff.  No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 13
USC Trojans Defense Raises Key Questions in Louisiana Win

USC Trojans Defense Raises Key Questions in Louisiana Win

Following No. 14 USC’s incredible shutout against Fresno State a week ago, many expected the Trojans and defensive of coordinator Gary Patterson to deliver another great performance.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 13
Three Officiating Calls That Exposed a Problem USC Can’t Afford to Ignore

Three Officiating Calls That Exposed a Problem USC Can’t Afford to Ignore

While the No. 12 USC Trojans secured a valuable Week 2 win in the midst of upsets taking the college football world by storm, the Trojans made things harder than they should have been on themselves.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / September 13
Lincoln Riley Gets Real On USC's Slow Start vs. Louisiana

Lincoln Riley Gets Real On USC's Slow Start vs. Louisiana

The No. 12 USC Trojans are officially 3-0 with Big Ten play on the horizon. The Trojans wrapped up non-conference play on Saturday night at the Los Angeles

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / September 13
USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava's Surprising Reaction to Reaching New Career High

USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava's Surprising Reaction to Reaching New Career High

In No. 14 USC Trojans’ 49-30 win over the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, senior quarterback Jayden Maiava had a slight dip in his renowned efficiency but still finished the game completing 19-of-29 passes (65.5 completion percentage), 261 yards, five touchdowns and an interception.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 13
Three Winners and Losers From USC's Win Over Louisiana

Three Winners and Losers From USC's Win Over Louisiana

No. 14 USC Trojans are now 3-0 following a 49-30 win over the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, but in the victory were smaller wins and losses. This section may not be directly tied to the game but carries huge implications down the road.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 13
USC Trojans Projected to Make Move in AP Top 25 Poll After Chaotic Weekend

USC Trojans Projected to Make Move in AP Top 25 Poll After Chaotic Weekend

The college football season is well underway with multiple upsets taking place, raising questions for some teams while casting doubt onto other programs.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 13
USC Freshmen Steal the Spotlight in Igniting Week 3 Romp of Louisiana

USC Freshmen Steal the Spotlight in Igniting Week 3 Romp of Louisiana

The USC Trojans' 2026 freshman class went through a unique test in their 49-30 win over the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns on Sept. 12. USC and coach Lincoln Riley got a chance to see if the first-year players were up to playing even later at night.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 12
Live Score Updates: USC Trojans vs. Louisiana Ragin Cajuns’

Live Score Updates: USC Trojans vs. Louisiana Ragin Cajuns’

No. 14 USC (2-0) host Louisiana (1-0) on Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in their final nonconference game.  Kickoff is slated for 8:00 p.m.

USC Trojans News / Viral Sports News / September 12
Former USC Trojans Star Lands Major NFL Update Before Week 1

Former USC Trojans Star Lands Major NFL Update Before Week 1

Former USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss is back in the NFL conversation this weekend, and he’s doing it alongside the teammate he once backed up on the Coliseum sideline.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 12
USC Trojans vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Final Preview, Prediction

USC Trojans vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Final Preview, Prediction

For the very first time in program history, the No. 14 USC Trojans will face the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Sept.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / September 12
Jayden Maiava Makes Surprising Move in National Quarterback Rankings

Jayden Maiava Makes Surprising Move in National Quarterback Rankings

With the first week of college football officially in the books, CBS Sports released their quarterback rankings heading into week 2. Thanks to his performances in the first two games of the season, No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 11
Three Challenging Player Matchups USC Will Face Against Louisiana

Three Challenging Player Matchups USC Will Face Against Louisiana

The No. 14 USC Trojans will pull an all-nighter against Louisiana on Sept. 12 since kickoff is slated for approximately 8 p.m. PT. USC is attempting to coax fans into attending the game with record-low ticket prices, which also comes amid criticism of the nationally-ranked Trojans playing in front of non-sold-out crowds this season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 11
USC Trojans Make Major Push for Running Back Recruit Ahead of Weekend Visit

USC Trojans Make Major Push for Running Back Recruit Ahead of Weekend Visit

The No. 14 USC Trojans are gearing up for their final non-conference matchup of the season against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, and while the list of reported

Jide Abasiri News / USC Trojans on SI / September 11
Why USC Trojans' Jide Abasiri’s Confidence Is Peaking at the Right Time

Why USC Trojans' Jide Abasiri’s Confidence Is Peaking at the Right Time

A big part of the No. 14 USC Trojans' defensive struggles over the past few seasons has been because of inconsistent play at the line of scrimmage.  The Trojans have been in dire need of a dominant defensive lineman who can wreak havoc on a consistent basis and change games.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 11
USC Football Tickets vs. Louisiana Drop to New Low as Big Ten Play Nears

USC Football Tickets vs. Louisiana Drop to New Low as Big Ten Play Nears

Attendance has been a major storyline surrounding the USC Trojans in 2026. In Week 0, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum made headlines for appearing relatively empty, and the crowd seemed to improve slightly the following week against Fresno State.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 11
Lincoln Riley Sees Something Different in USC Freshman Mark Bowman

Lincoln Riley Sees Something Different in USC Freshman Mark Bowman

Several players in the USC Trojans' No. 1-ranked 2026 recruiting class have already made an impact in the first two games of their collegiate careers.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 11
USC Players That Need Bigger Roles To Avoid Transfer Questions

USC Players That Need Bigger Roles To Avoid Transfer Questions

No. 14 USC Trojans will close out three home-game stretch versus the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns on Sept. 12. Leading up to the game, the Trojans released another look at the updated depth chart – leaving certain players off the list while showing possible split reps on the field.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 11
Lincoln Riley Shares Insight Into Receiver Trent Mosley's Preparation

Lincoln Riley Shares Insight Into Receiver Trent Mosley's Preparation

The No. 14 USC Trojans have looked dominant in their first two wins of the season and aim to continue that dominance on Saturday night against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 10
USC Trojans Still Missing One Key Element on Offense Through Two Games

USC Trojans Still Missing One Key Element on Offense Through Two Games

USC running back Anthony Jones holds his players to a high standard.  Trojans running back Waymond Jordan said the film session with Jones following their week 0 win over San José State was brutal.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / September 1
Lincoln Riley defends USC as poor fan attendance becomes a topic

Lincoln Riley defends USC as poor fan attendance becomes a topic

He's not taking it lying down, and in fact, he likes the spotlight on his team.

Kirk Herbstreit rips USC fans for poor attendance in Week 0
USC calls for 'increased attendance' after thin crowd for opener
USC's Lincoln Riley could be coaching for his job
The 'College football color teams' quiz
USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / August 31
USC's Lincoln Riley could be coaching for his job

USC's Lincoln Riley could be coaching for his job

Lincoln Riley has kicked off his fifth season as the head coach of the USC Trojans football program. 

USC calls for 'increased attendance' after thin crowd for opener
Mike Norvell’s Florida State future could be in serious jeopardy
Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools
Five takeaways from college football’s opening weekend
Top performers from CFB Week 0: USC's Jayden Maiava joins elite company, and Virginia's Beau Pribula surprises
The 'College football color teams' quiz
Lincoln Riley News / Yardbarker / August 31
Kirk Herbstreit rips USC fans for poor attendance in Week 0

Kirk Herbstreit rips USC fans for poor attendance in Week 0

Kirk Herbstreit doesn't want to hear about Week 0. He doesn't want to hear about the heat.

USC's Lincoln Riley could be coaching for his job
Mike Norvell’s Florida State future could be in serious jeopardy
Top performers from CFB Week 0: USC's Jayden Maiava joins elite company, and Virginia's Beau Pribula surprises
Five takeaways from college football’s opening weekend
The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz
Jake Olson News / College Sports Only / August 31
Blind Ex-USC Long Snapper Jokes About Attendance

Blind Ex-USC Long Snapper Jokes About Attendance

Even former USC long snapper Jake Olson – the first blind player to play in a D1 football game – had jokes about the Trojans’ woeful attendance for Week 0.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 30
Top performers from CFB Week 0: USC's Jayden Maiava joins elite company, and Virginia's Beau Pribula surprises

Top performers from CFB Week 0: USC's Jayden Maiava joins elite company, and Virginia's Beau Pribula surprises

Many stars shined in Week 0 of the college football season on Saturday. Yardbarker kept track of several.  Each week of the season, we'll spotlight some of these top performers, some of whom may eventually be playing on Sundays.

North Carolina puts rocky offseason behind them with win over TCU
Trojans HC Lincoln Riley makes telling admission about new USC DC
USC gets roasted for its attendance at season opening game
Virginia no longer a sleeper after statement win over NC State
CFB Week 0 winners, losers: How Bill Belichick got his groove back
Five takeaways from college football’s opening weekend

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