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USC cornerback Marcelles Williams comes from a family of Division I defensive backs. His father, Maxzell, played defensive back at Nevada, brother, Maxx, played safety at USC, and brother, Macen, played defensive back at Arizona State. All of it helped pave the way for him to be a four-year starter at national powerhouse St.

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USC Freshman Receiver Speaks Out On Practice Reps Amid Injuries

The USC Trojans enter the 2026 season expected to again have one of the most explosive offenses in the country in their fifth year under coach Lincoln Riley.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 25

USC Freshman Quarterback Jonas Williams Standing Out For Unique Reason

USC freshman quarterback Jonas Williams is one of the youngest players on the field this spring. The Lincoln-Way East (Ill.) product is still only 17 years old, but you would never be able to tell by his approach. Playing quarterback at any level is never easy.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 25

4-Star Recruit Danny Lang Is About To Commit And One Team Has Momentum

The USC Trojans will have an opportunity to land a commitment to their 2027 recruiting class with one of the top players available players in the 2027 recruiting cycle is set to make his commitment.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / March 25

Louisiana Recruit Javon Vital Shares Honest Take On Coach Lincoln Riley

Lake Charles College Prep (La.) three-star Javon Vital visited USC last spring and was blown away by his first ever trip to California. A visit he took

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 25

USC Fans Will Love What Practice Revealed At Trojans’ Strength

The USC Trojans' offensive line enter the 2026 collegiate season with high spirits and even higher expectations. The Trojans return all five starting offensive linemen from last season, making them the only team in the country with that level of experience up front.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 24

Lindsay Gottlieb Delivers Frank Evaluation On USC's Season After Second-Round Exit

The USC Trojans saw their season end in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament in a 101-61 loss to South Carolina. It’s a tough end to a tough season for the Trojans, who played the entire year without their superstar guard in JuJu Watkins.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / March 24

Lincoln Riley Highlights One USC Freshman Standing Out

USC Trojans cornerback Elbert “Rock” Hill is one of the top incoming freshmen from the 2026 recruiting class. USC coach Lincoln Riley praised Hill for his performance in spring practice.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 24

Three Big Questions Remain for USC’s Defense Midway Through Spring Practice

Spring practice at USC rolls on this week as the team returns from spring break. All eyes will continue to be on the progression of the Trojans defensive under new coordinator Gary Patterson.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 24

Lindsay Gottlieb Doesn't Hold Back on Jazzy Davidson's Future at USC

The USC Trojans women's basketball season ended with a 101-61 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks in the NCAA Tournament, giving USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb and the Trojans an 18-14 record on the season.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / March 23

Where Do The USC Trojans Stand With DB Pole Moala After 2027 Reclassification?

The USC Trojans’ 2027 football recruiting class received a major shake-up this week with the reclassification of one of the top local defensive backs in the country.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / March 23

USC Trojans Football Commits 2027: Latest 2027 Trojans Recruiting Class, Highlights

Updated: March 23, 2026 The USC Trojans are off to a fast start in the 2027 recruiting cycle under head coach Lincoln Riley and general manager Chad Bowden.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 23

Three Big Questions Remaining About USC’s Offense Halfway Through Spring

USC will return to the practice field Tuesday, March 24, for the second half of spring ball after taking the past week off for spring break. The Trojans have eight practices remaining over the next couple of weeks.

JuJu Watkins News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Major JuJu Watkins News Emerges Amid March Madness

Viewed as one of the best players in college basketball, USC guard JuJu Watkins has missed the entire 2025-26 season due to a torn ACL that she suffered in the second round of last year's NCAA Women's tournament.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 23

USC's Lindsay Gottlieb Doesn't Hold Back About Jazzy Davidson in NCAA Tournament

The USC Trojans women's basketball team secured a massive NCAA Tournament win over Clemson to survive and advance, as they beat the Tigers 71-67 in overtime.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 22

USC Recruiting Target Pole Moala Making Waves With Classification Decision

The USC Trojans are one of the frontrunners to land class of 2028 recruit, safety Pole Moala. Moala may end up being playing college football sooner rather than later as he is now looking to reclassify to the recruiting class of 2027. Pole Moala is a 6-0, 165 pound safety out of Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Three Ways the USC Trojans Can Pull Off a Stunning Upset Over South Carolina

Fresh off a thrilling 71-67 overtime first-round victory over the Clemson Tigers, the No. 9-seeded USC Trojans look to pull off the upset of the tournament by beating the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 22

Position Battle Brewing on USC Trojans Offensive Line

USC has the luxury of returning all five starting offensive linemen from a year ago, which bodes well for quarterback Jayden Maiava in his final season. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean the Trojans will have the same starting unit in 2026.

College Basketball (W) News / USC Trojans on SI / March 22

USC Trojans vs. South Carolina Live in the NCAA Tournament

The No. 9-seeded USC Trojans women's basketball team has advanced to face the No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 23.

College Basketball (W) News / TheSheGotGame / March 22

Watch: JuJu Watkins Steals the Spotlight With Emotional And-1 Reaction

In the final stretches of the first round game between USC Trojans and Clemson, it was JuJu Watkins who became the main talking point. And that was without even touching the court!

Matt Leinart News / Athlon Sports / March 17

Matt Leinart Makes Announcement After Rejecting USC's Request

Matt Leinart had one of the best runs in college football at the USC Trojans. The 2004 Heisman Trophy winner went 37-2 as the Trojans' starter and guided the program to back-to-back AP national championships. He threw for 10,693 yards with one less than 100 touchdown passes while setting 16 school records.

Matt Leinart News / Gridiron Heroics / March 17

USC Trojans Asked Matt Leinart to Unretire His #11 Jersey

The USC Trojans have been one of the premier college football programs in history, with their ability to be a winning program and develop elite talent.