USC Trojans: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 2

USC Trojans Who Need a Bigger Role to Avoid Transfer Portal Questions

Besides Week 1’s shutout performance against Fresno State, No. 18 USC Trojans’ defense has yet to play up to their expectations under defensive coordinator Gary Patterson.

Lincoln Riley News / TWSN / October 2

Lincoln Riley’s Oregon Comments Give USC Fans More Reason for Concern

When USC hired Lincoln Riley, it was with the hope that he could completely turn the team around and take them to the next level with the program-building skills he displayed at Oklahoma.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 1

USC HC Lincoln Riley's poor response to Oregon loss is on brand for rudderless Trojans

USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley would like to remind everyone that it could be a lot worse.

How can Texas help Arch Manning reenter QB1 conversation for draft?

Alabama has a major defensive problem that may get worse vs. Mississippi State

College football team has lengthy injury report amid mumps outbreak

Oregon State WR flying under the national radar amid incredible season

Wisconsin has massive win on recruiting trail after Penn State upset

Jayden Maiava News / EssentiallySports / October 2

'Teams Fall Apart': Jayden Maiava Makes Locker Room Admission as Desman Stephens Incident Raises Doubts on USC Culture

A rivalry loss can expose more than what happens between the lines. For USC, the 41-27 defeat to Oregon did that. The No. 12 Trojans entered the night unbeaten.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / October 1

Lincoln Riley Comments on Gary Patterson's Reaction to USC Defensive Struggles

Coach Lincoln Riley isn't downplaying the defensive struggles for the No. 18 USC Trojans. USC has surrendered 30, 35 and now, 41 points the last three games.

King Miller News / USC Trojans on SI / September 30

USC Running Back King Miller Gets Real About Blocking Outside Noise

The No. 18 USC Trojans are still dealing with the ramifications of losing to longtime rival, the No. 15 Oregon Ducks. Following practice on Sept. 29, redshirt sophomore running back King Miller opened up about the loss, the team’s mindset heading into Week 5 and facing another stout Big Ten defense.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 30

Lincoln Riley Drops New Take on Trojans’ Desman Stephens II Suspension

Coach Lincoln Riley is opening up more about rewatching the most debated hit across college football. USC Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens II received a targeting call after pounding his shoulder into the head of Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore.

Kayden Dixon-Wyatt News / USC Trojans on SI / September 29

USC Receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt Turns Heads Nationally For Oregon Performance

The Trojans may have lost in Week 4, but a member of their 2026 recruiting class just cemented themselves as a star in the making: Kayden Dixon-Wyatt. The former Mater Dei Monarch has been starter since Week 0 alongside fellow true freshman Trent Mosley.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 29

USC Trojans Trying to Sell a Recruiting Vision with No Results

In January of last year, USC had a massive overhaul to its program, with the hiring of a brand-new personnel staff, headlined by general manager Chad Bowden, and new assistant coaches.

Jahkeem Stewart News / USC Trojans on SI / September 29

How Jahkeem Stewart’s Can Help Spark a Defensive Revival at USC

USC’s defense in Big Ten play has been abysmal. There’s no other way to put it. The Trojans gave up 460 yards and 35 points to a Rutgers team that had struggled against UMass and Boston College.

Tron Baker News / USC Trojans on SI / September 29

USC Freshman Receiver Tron Baker Reveals 'Welcome to College Football' Moment

No. 18 USC Trojans are looking to bounce back in Week 5 versus another former Pac-12 opponent in the Washington Huskies (Oct. 3). During game week, freshman

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 29

Four CFB head coaches on the hot seat entering Week 5

The 2026 college football season is one-third complete, and several coaches and their teams have fallen short of expectations. With Week 5 looming, which coaches are sitting on the hottest of hot seats?

CFB analyst puts USC's Lincoln Riley on hot seat after loss to Oregon

Weekly Syllabus: College football regular season heats up with unexpected heavyweight showdowns (and Clemson's last stand)

Virginia Tech and Pitt set to make college football history with unranked 4-0 clash

The 'College football color teams' quiz

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 29

USC Trojans Fans Won't Like Weather Forecast Ahead of Washington Game

The No. 18 USC Trojans’ attendance has been, for lack of a better word, an issue this season. Level of opponents, kickoff times and the greater Los Angeles area’s vastness of things to do have been thrown around as possible reasons for the home crowd numbers but one variable has been making an impact – the heat.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / September 29

Lincoln Riley Unveils Plan to Replace Desman Stephens Against Washington

Coach Lincoln Riley and the No. 18 USC Trojans must adjust their two-deep soon. Linebacker Desman Stephens II is serving a one-game suspension following his actions during the 41-27 loss to Oregon.

NFL News / SuperWest Sports / September 29

2026 Top Week 3 NFL Performances by Players from West: Summarizing the highlights of some standout alumni veterans and rookies

It was an exciting week in the NFL, with 12 of the 14 games played on Sunday decided by one score or less. That’s the most such games on a single day in NFL history.

College Football News / The Spun / September 28

Paul Finebaum Accuses Lincoln Riley Of 'Disgraceful' Move, Urges USC To Fire Him

ESPN personality Paul Finebaum isn’t a fan of USC football coach Lincoln Riley, that’s for sure. During this Monday’e episode of “First Take,” Finebaum was asked if USC’s one-game suspension for linebacker Desman Stephens II was enough of a punishment.

Desman Stephens II News / USC Trojans on SI / September 28

USC’s Discipline of Linebacker Desman Stephens II Raises Questions

USC Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens II continues to be the talk of the college football world after his late hit on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore. The incident paused No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 28

Viral Photo Tells Different Side of USC's Reaction to Dante Moore Injury

The No. 18 USC Trojans endured fierce criticism during and after their 41-27 loss to No. 15 Oregon. Fans took to social media to call out linebacker Desman Stephens II for delivering the targeting hit on quarterback Dante Moore and mocking Oregon's "flock" celebration afterward.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 27

CFB analyst puts USC's Lincoln Riley on hot seat after loss to Oregon

Riley is 39-19 in his fifth season in L.A., but there were far greater expectations when he shockingly left the Oklahoma Sooners to come take the job in sunny Southern California.

USC HC Lincoln Riley continues to fall short when it matters most

Oregon QB Dante Moore taken off on stretcher after cheap shot

Indiana's winning streak reaches 20 games, but it should serve as wakeup call

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 22

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.

USC Trojans News / EssentiallySports / September 18

'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.

Eric Musselman News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17

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 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 / Yardbarker / August 31