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Three Major Storylines Shaping USC Trojans' Season

The 2026 season is right around the corner, and few programs are facing more pressure than the USC Trojans. Coach Lincoln Riley is heading into his fifth season at the helm in Los Angeles on a mission to bring the Trojans to the College Football Playoff.

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USC Trailing Big Ten Rival for Mater Dei Recruit Isaiah Danns

The USC Trojans are in pursuit of class of 2029 recruit, cornerback Isaiah Danns. Danns recently spoke to Rivals about which team is on top early on in his recruitment. Isaiah Danns is a 6-0, 160 pound cornerback out of Anaheim, California.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 25

Recruiting Targets Provide Honest Insight Into USC Coach Anthony Jones

Anthony Jones is entering his third season as the USC Trojans' running back coach and has had a tremendous impact on the program. In his first season, Woody Marks became the team's first 1,000-yard rusher since 2017.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 25

Five USC Offensive Newcomers Primed to Make an Immediate Impact

The USC Trojans are set to return to the practice field in the last week of July. Offensively, the Trojans are led by redshirt senior quarterback Jayden

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 25

USC Trojans Targeting Rising In-State Receiver Recruit

As the USC Trojans continue to lay the foundation for the 2028 recruiting cycle, they may have come across an under-the-radar talent in rising junior JJ Haley. The wide receiver from Corona Del Mar High School (Calif.) has slowly been picking up momentum following his sophomore season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 25

Projecting USC Trojans Week 1 Starting Offensive Lineup Before Camp Begins

The college football season is almost here. The USC Trojans will kick off their 2026 season against the San Jose State Spartans on Aug. 29 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 25

Four-Star Gavin Williams Gets Candid on USC, Notre Dame Recruiting Decision

The USC Trojans were persistent in their pursuit of Damien (Calif.) four-star safety Gavin Williams in the spring. The Trojans used a helicopter to send

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 24

Three Biggest Questions USC Trojans Must Answer Before Week 1

The USC Trojans are an intriguing team in 2026 with a returning quarterback in Jayden Maiava, considered one of the better signal callers in the country, combined with new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson working under USC coach Lincoln Riley.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 24

USC's Recruiting Class Ranked Behind Three Big Ten Foes

The USC Trojans 2027 recruiting class ranking has slowly been dropping this summer. It was once comfortably in the top 10 but has since fallen. Rivals has USC’s 2027 recruiting class ranked No.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / July 24

Realistic Path for USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava to Win the Heisman Trophy

USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava enters the 2026 college football season looking to not only lead the team to the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history but also build a strong case for the Heisman Trophy.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 24

Practice Facility Construction Leads to Fallout Between USC and Trojans Donor

On July 22, former USC donor Brian Kennedy filed a lawsuit over the removal of the practice field – the Brian Kennedy Field – due to the construction of the new Bloom Football Performance Center.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 24

USC Trojans Pushing for Another Elite Recruiting Class in Key Position Group

USC got to work early with recruiting the secondary for the 2026 class when they landed a pair of local standouts in cornerback Brandon Lockhart and safety Madden Riordan in the fall of their sophomore years.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 24

USC Trojans Leaders Provide Rare Insight Into Current Locker Room

A year ago, there was a massive shift in the culture at USC. Player accountability was on the rise. The hiring of general manager Chad Bowden in January

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / July 24

USC Trojans Quarterback Jayden Maiava's Latest Ranking Shows Room for Growth

National perception of college quarterbacks is often a game of margins, and The Athletic’s latest national quarterback rankings put that dynamic on full display.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 24

USC Trojans That Reclassified as Recruits

Reclassifying has always been prevalent in college basketball, but it has become more common in college football, particularly in the NIL era. Some recruits feel they are ready to make the leap following their junior year.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 23

USC Listed Among Six Finalists for Elite Point Guard Recruit

The USC Trojans are one of six teams left in the running for class of 2027 point guard, Tyrone Jamison Jr. per recruiting analyst Brandon Jenkins. Jamison is just days away from announcing which school he will commit to. Tyrone Jamison Jr.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 23

USC Battling Notre Dame, UCLA for Three-Star Running Back Recruit

Although the USC Trojans have yet to land a commitment in the 2028 recruiting cycle, they have maintained relationships and held their lead with their offerees.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 23

USC Trojans' Biggest Questions in Pursuit of a National Championship

The Trojans may have the most returns in the Big Ten, the No. 1 overall recruiting class, a top-50 transfer portal class, a veteran quarterback, a legendary coach as a defensive coordinator and one of the best offensive minds at the helm of the program, yet their playoff hopes seem distant.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 23

Three USC Trojans Recruits Who Could Be Future NFL Draft Picks

The USC Trojans have a proud history of not only developing future NFL talent but also bringing in top-ranked recruiting classes. This fall, the Trojans welcome in the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 22

Danny Lang's Comments on Chad Bowden Epitomize USC’s Recruiting Turnaround

USC saw a wave of recruits in the 2025 class decommit in the weeks leading up to the early signing period in December 2024 and they fell out of the top 10. It was part of a larger problem for the Trojans when it came to recruiting.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 22

Two Former USC Trojans Ranked Among Best No. 2 Wideouts in NFL

A position that the USC Trojans have had no problem developing for the NFL is wide receiver. Sports Illustrated ranked the best No. 2 wide receivers in the NFL for the 2026 season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 22

Biggest Under the Radar USC Trojans Entering Fall Camp

The beginning of fall camp is on the horizon for the USC Trojans, and several players look to break out and showcase their talents ahead of a season where

Eric Musselman News / USC Trojans on SI / July 22

USC Basketball Schedule Update to Challenge Eric Musselman and the Trojans

The USC Trojans men’s basketball non-conference schedule for the 2026-27 season is starting to form. The Trojans are finalizing an agreement to play a neutral-site game on Dec.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 22

Three USC Trojans Commits Ranked as Top Recruit in Respective States

USC’s 2027 class won’t turn heads or generate headlines the same way the 2026 class did in terms of its ranking according to different recruiting outlets. It doesn’t necessarily mean the program has lost momentum on the trail, the plan has always been to sign a significantly smaller class than they did a year ago.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / July 21

The Reason Why USC’s Lincoln Riley Is on List of Coaches on Hot Seat

USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley is heading into his fifth season at the helm in Los Angeles. The Trojans are still eyeing their first trip to the College Football Playoff and it will be Riley’s duty to get them there. Just how much pressure will be on Riley this season?