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Dan Lanning Clears the Air on 'Running Up the Score' vs. Portland State

Dan Lanning Clears the Air on 'Running Up the Score' vs. Portland State

The No. 20 Oregon Ducks have turned the page in preparation of facing No. 12 USC on the road, but Ducks coach Dan Lanning seemingly gave his final thoughts on the discussion surrounding Oregon's 84-0 win over Portland State.

Jayden Maiava News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 22

Oregon Defensive Lineman Aydin Breland Gives Honest Assessment of Jayden Maiava

Ahead of No. 12 Oregon's matchup with No. 20 USC, Ducks defensive lineman and Southern California native Aydin Breland shared some of his thoughts on Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 22
Oregon vs. USC odds: Opening point spread revealed

Oregon vs. USC odds: Opening point spread revealed

We’re officially through a quarter of the regular season at this point, which means most teams have a pretty good idea what they’re working with at this point.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / September 21
Lincoln Riley Shares Honest Perspective on USC Surviving Rutgers Scare

Lincoln Riley Shares Honest Perspective on USC Surviving Rutgers Scare

The No. 12 USC Trojans finally hit the skies for the first time in the 2026 season, all after going 3-0 inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC now heads back inside its home venue after surviving a feisty Rutgers Scarlet Knights team 42-35.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 21
Betting Line Keeps Moving Ahead of Oregon’s Big Ten Opener at USC

Betting Line Keeps Moving Ahead of Oregon’s Big Ten Opener at USC

Next up for No. 20 Oregon Ducks (2-1, 0-0 Big Ten) is their first Big Ten Conference test of the season, coming on the road at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 20
AP Top 25 Poll Responds to USC, Alabama Escaping Upsets

AP Top 25 Poll Responds to USC, Alabama Escaping Upsets

The No. 12 USC Trojans survived a brief upset scare against Rutgers on the road as quarterback Jayden Maiava and the offense ultimately led the team to a 42-35 win over the Scarlet Knights on Saturday.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 20
AP Top 25 Poll Prediction After USC, Alabama Escape Upsets

AP Top 25 Poll Prediction After USC, Alabama Escape Upsets

The No. 12 USC Trojans survived a brief upset scare against Rutgers on the road as quarterback Jayden Maiava and the offense ultimately led the team to a 42-35 win over the Scarlet Knights on Saturday.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 20
AP Top 25 Poll Prediction After USC, Others Escape Upsets

AP Top 25 Poll Prediction After USC, Others Escape Upsets

The No. 12 USC Trojans survived a brief upset scare against Rutgers on the road as quarterback Jayden Maiava and the offense ultimately led the team to a 42-35 win over the Scarlet Knights on Saturday.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / September 20
Jayden Maiava’s Few Words Say Plenty About USC’s Offensive Performance

Jayden Maiava’s Few Words Say Plenty About USC’s Offensive Performance

In No. 12 USC Trojans’ back and forth battle with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Jayden Maiava completed 20-of-32 passes (62.5 completion percentage) for 277 yards and two touchdowns.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / September 19
Lincoln Riley Drops Transparent Take of USC Trojans Performance vs. Rutgers

Lincoln Riley Drops Transparent Take of USC Trojans Performance vs. Rutgers

The USC Trojans scaled past 40 points for the third time in four games in 2026. This time, coach Lincoln Riley watched his offense put 42 on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 19

How USC Five-Star Recruit Honor Fa'alave-Johnson Is Already Impacting the Trojans

The No. 12 USC Trojans are looking to compete for a Big Ten title and a berth to the College Football Playoff, but recruiting never ends for USC coach Lincoln Riley and his staff.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 18
How USC Trojans Will Survive Injury to Star Receiver Trent Mosley

How USC Trojans Will Survive Injury to Star Receiver Trent Mosley

The spotlight is nothing new for USC freshman receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, who starred at national powerhouse Mater Dei in Orange County.  He was the leading

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 18
Which USC Trojans Need Bigger Roles in Week 3 to Avoid Transfer Portal Questions

Which USC Trojans Need Bigger Roles in Week 3 to Avoid Transfer Portal Questions

Another depth chart reveal puts into perspective players’ roles on No. 12 USC Trojans. With key players out and others easing their way into playing shape, second-teamers or rotational guys have a chance to make an impact in the first conference game of the season or post as a potential transfer risk if they are unable to see the field.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 18
USC vs. Rutgers: Preview, Betting Odds

USC vs. Rutgers: Preview, Betting Odds

Conference play is underway for the No. 12 USC Trojans in Piscataway, New Jersey, to take on an 0-2 Rutgers team that sits at the bottom of the Big Ten conference.

USC Trojans News / EssentiallySports / September 18
'I Was All Scared': Ex-USC QB Reveals Lane Kiffin’s Unimaginable Act Right Before His Firing

'I Was All Scared': Ex-USC QB Reveals Lane Kiffin’s Unimaginable Act Right Before His Firing

The Forrest Gump of connections could be former USC quarterback Max Browne. He recently shared his experience from the night of Lane Kiffin’s infamous firing from the USC Trojans.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 18
USC Trojans Projected Injury Inactives vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights

USC Trojans Projected Injury Inactives vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights

No. 12 USC is already getting ravaged by injuries as they open up Big Ten play with a cross-country trip to Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 19.  The Trojans

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 18
USC Trojans Defy Crowd Allegations With Latest Sellout Announcement

USC Trojans Defy Crowd Allegations With Latest Sellout Announcement

At the beginning of the season, the No. 12 USC Trojans were ridiculed for their sparse home crowd attendance. But that is all about to change in late September.

USC Trojans News / Viral Sports News / September 17
Colts Predicted to Select Potential Daniel Jones Replacement In 2027 NFL Draft

Colts Predicted to Select Potential Daniel Jones Replacement In 2027 NFL Draft

Tankathon’s latest 2027 NFL mock draft has USC quarterback Jayden Maiava coming off the board in the second round, at pick No. 18 of the round to the Indianapolis Colts, a projection that lands him in the conversation for teams still unsettled at the position.

Eric Musselman News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17
Video of Eric Musselman's heated encounter with a treasure hunter emerges

Video of Eric Musselman's heated encounter with a treasure hunter emerges

USC Trojans head coach Eric Musselman is known for his fiery ways on the sidelines, and he brought that approach to the beach over the weekend. In a video obtained by the California Post, a treasure hunter is shown having a heated exchange with the 61-year-old Musselman.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15
Former USC basketball star is suing the school

Former USC basketball star is suing the school

Former USC basketball star Chad Baker-Mazara has filed a lawsuit against the school alleging he was dismissed from the team so the school could avoid paying him the terms of his NIL deal.

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.

Lincoln Riley 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.

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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. 

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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.

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