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USC Trojans Freshmen and Commits Actively Recruiting California Prospects

USC recognized very early the amount of elite local talent in the 2026 class and intended to capitalize on it. In the NFL Draft, there are some years that decision-makers believe are stronger or have more top tier talent than others.

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Four USC Trojans Ranked Among College Football's Best All-Time Players

Sports Illustrated ranked their top 50 college football players of all-time. There were four USC Trojans players listed. USC has among the most historically

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 14

Five-Star Honor Fa’alave-Johnson Shares Candid Thoughts on USC’s Recruiting Class

Five-star athlete Honor Fa’alave-Johnson is one of the headliners of the USC Trojans 2027 recruiting class. The San Diego (Calif.) Cathedral Catholic product is rated as the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 14

USC Trojans Recruits See Major Shift in Newest Rankings Update

USC Trojans football has received a critical update on the class of 2027 recruiting trail. The latest Rivals300 rankings for the 2027 recruiting cycle were released Monday with updated evaluations for many of the nation's top prospects.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 14

USC Trojans Recruits Make an Impression at Orange Country Passing League Tournament

Edison (Calif.) high school in Huntington Beach hosted the annual Battle at the Beach 7v7 tournament, which featured 20 high schools in Southern California.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 14

USC Trojans Five-Star Recruit Turns Heads With New NIL Deal

USC Trojans five-star commit Honor Fa'alave-Johnson has signed a name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with Kia, adding the South Korean car company to an already impressive portfolio.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 14

USC Making California Four-Star Cornerback Recruit Priority Target

USC has made recruiting the state of California a real priority over the past couple of cycles. That trend has continued in the 2028 class and one of the Trojans top targets is Santa Margarita (Calif.) four-star cornerback Ca’ron “Prime” Williams.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 13

USC Trojans Commit Sees Recruiting Ranking Skyrocket

The Trojans’ 2027 recruiting class may be slipping in the national rankings, but a member of the class is on the upswing. Tight end Jace Cannon became the 10th member of USC's class in the 2027 cycle after a spring visit on April 11 where he announced his commitment to the Trojans.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 13

USC's Recruiting Class Slipping in Updated Rankings

The USC Trojans 2027 recruiting class is slowly slipping down the class rankings list. USC now has the No. 13 ranked 2027 recruiting class in the country according to Rivals.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 13

USC Commit Quentin Hale Speaks Candidly About Shutting Down Recruitment, Trojans' Class

Corona Centennial (Calif.) four-star receiver and top 50 overall prospect Quentin Hale is one of the prized recruits in USC’s 2027 class. The Trojans were all-in with their pursuit of Hale and landed a commitment from him in February.

MLB News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 13

Mark Wasikowski, Oregon Baseball Adds Transfer Infielder From USC Trojans

Coach Mark Wasikowski and the Oregon Ducks have picked up another transfer portal addition, this time from a major Big Ten rival. The Ducks added former USC Trojans infielder Adrian Lopez, their eighth transfer addition this offseason.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 13

Former USC Trojans Infielder Adrian Lopez Transfers to Big Ten Rival

USC’s baseball program returned to center stage during his historic run in the 2026 season – an overall record of 48-18, nationally ranked bullpen, snapped a two-decade long drought with their College Station Regional victory and a Super Regional appearance.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 13

Where USC Trojans Stand for California Runnning Back Recruit Malaki Davis

Corona Centennial (Calif.) 2028 three-star running back Malaki Davis has seen his recruitment start to pick up a ton of momentum this summer. Miami and Michigan are two schools that have had a lot of communication and ramped up their pursuit of Davis recently.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 13

Where USC Trojans Baseball Players Were Selected in 2026 MLB Draft

The 2026 MLB Draft is officially in the books, and several players from coach Andy Stankiewicz's USC Trojans baseball program heard their names called.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 13

Five-Star Recruit Honor Fa’alave-Johnson Speaks Candidly About USC Commitment

San Diego (Calif.) Cathedral Catholic five-star athlete and USC commit Honor Fa’alave-Johnson can’t control rumors, nor is he concerned about them because none of it is coming from his side. The Trojans landed a big-time commitment from the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 12

USC Catcher Augie Lopez's Southern California Ties on Display in MLB Draft

USC Trojans catcher Augie Lopez has been selected with the 22nd pick in the 10th round of the 2026 MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres. Lopez spent the past two seasons with the Trojans.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 12

USC Trojans Commits Making Strong Push for Four-Star Recruit Hayden Koo

Tustin (Calif.) 2028 four-star receiver Hayden Koo has been one of the most impressive recruits this summer regardless of recruiting class. The four-star

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 12

Five Most Intriguing Games On USC Trojans Schedule

The USC Trojans have their sights set on the College Football Playoff this season. After coming short of the CFP in 2025, finishing with a 9-3 overall record, the Trojans look to take the next step forward and earn signature wins to make the 12-team bracket.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 12

USC Pitcher Mason Edwards Makes History With MLB Draft Selection

Former USC Trojans pitcher Mason Edwards was the team's ace throughout the season, and his performances has paid off with a selection in the MLB Draft.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 12

What Analytics Say About USC's Schedule Difficulty

The USC Trojans have one of the more difficult schedules in all of college football for the 2026 season. According to ESPN Football Power Index (FPI), where does USC’s schedule difficulty rank?

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 11

Three Ways Receiver Tanook Hines Can Elevate USC Trojans' Season

The strength of the USC Trojans offense is consistently on the perimeter each season. Wide receiver is the position that makes coach Lincoln Riley's Air Raid go.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 11

Early Betting Odds Released for USC Trojans' Big Ten Showdown vs. Indiana Hoosiers

Throughout the 2026 college football season, the USC Trojans will face several challenging opponents that will determine whether they make the College Football Playoff or fall short yet again in the fifth year under coach Lincoln Riley. One of those opponents will be the Nov.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 11