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USC Trojans' Rival Heating Up on Recruiting Trail

The 2027 recruiting class is filled with top-tier talent, with many of those blue-chip players already committed to college programs. The month of June saw 130 blue-chip players commit, which included 10 of the top 50 players in the 2027 class, according to Rivals.

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Most Underlooked Moves Lincoln Riley Made on USC Trojans Coaching Staff

USC made major headlines this offseason with the hiring of former longtime TCU head coach Gary Patterson to replace D’Anton Lynn as their defensive coordinator.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 1

Three Big Ten Receivers That Will Challenge the USC Trojans Secondary

Throughout Lincoln Riley’s tenure as coach of the USC Trojans, defense has been a major question mark. Inconsistency on defense has held the Trojans back

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / July 1

One Game for USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley to Change Big Ten Road Narrative

USC has had its struggles on the road under coach Lincoln Riley since joining the Big Ten in 2024. In that inaugural season, the Trojans did not win a single road game outside the state of California.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 1

USC's Lindsay Gottlieb Doesn’t Hold Back About Trojans' Transfer Portal Additions

There might not be a bigger winner this offseason than the USC Trojans women’s basketball team. USC officially welcomed back superstar guard JuJu Watkins, the 2024-2025 Naismith Award winner who missed all of last season with an ACL injury.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 1

USC’s Three Toughest Cornerback Matchups For Next Season

For the USC Trojans offense to have a successful season, there is no doubt that quarterback Jayden Maiava must play well consistently, especially in USC's biggest games.

Eric Musselman News / USC Trojans on SI / July 1

Eric Musselman Explains USC Basketball’s Roster-Building Blueprint

It is no secret that college basketball is changing. Between the transfer portal, NIL and the NCAA's evolving eligibility rules, building a championship-caliber roster has become more challenging than ever.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / July 1

10 Teams From West Most Likely to Make the 2026 Playoff: Why these 10 teams have a reasonable chance of landing in the CFP

After the long hot summer comes the crisp fall mornings of football season. So, as we anticipate the first kickoff of 2026, let’s look ahead to the end of the upcoming season.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / June 30

One Key Question for USC Receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt Before Freshman Season

Four-star freshman receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt committed to Ohio State last May, becoming the second Mater Dei (Calif.) receiver, joining five-star Chris Henry Jr., to announce his pledge to the Buckeyes. Oregon picked up a ton of buzz in the fall as a potential flip candidate for Dixon-Wyatt.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 30

USC Star Jahkeem Stewart Turns Heads With NFL Pass Rush Specialist

USC Trojans sophomore Jahkeem Stewart enters 2026 carrying heightened expectations after an All-American season as a freshman, and it looks like he's answering the bell, through this head-turning offseason move that surfaced toward the end of June 2026.

JuJu Watkins News / USC Trojans on SI / June 30

Inside USC Trojans Guard JuJu Watkins' Path to Recovery From Knee Injury

USC women’s basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb has a routine she follows every road game where she spends some time in the locker room alone. This past

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / June 30

Three Toughest Pass Rushers USC's Offensive Line Will Play Next Season

For the USC Trojans to compete at a high level in the Big Ten and make the College Football Playoff, coach Lincoln Riley must put USC in a position to

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 29

USC Freshman Madden Riordan Bringing Important Qualities to Trojans Safety Room

USC freshman safety Madden Riordan was a central figure in the program restoring its success with local recruiting. He was one of three freshmen from Sierra Canyon (Calif.), which includes receiver Tron Baker and cornerback Brandon Lockhart, to commit to the Trojans in the fall of 2023, their sophomore year.

Eric Musselman News / USC Trojans on SI / June 29

The Effect New NCAA Eligibility Rule Could Have on USC, College Athletics

USC Trojans men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman is entering his third year at the helm in Los Angeles. Through two seasons, USC has treaded around the .500 mark, accumulating an overall record of 35-32.

JuJu Watkins News / ESPN / June 29

USC's Watkins back on court after ACL recovery

JuJu Watkins has returned to the court, the USC women's basketball team announced Monday, after she sat out last season because of a torn right ACL.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 29

How the NCAA’s New Eligibility Rule Reshapes USC Women’s Basketball

College basketball is entering a new era. Beginning with the 2026-27 academic year, the NCAA has permanently benched the traditional, complicated redshirt system.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / June 29

Top Four Big Ten Quarterbacks on USC Trojans' Schedule This Season

The USC Trojans are set to face their toughest schedule since becoming members of the Big Ten in 2024. With that comes a series of elite quarterbacks in the conference.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 29

Multiple USC Trojans Stars Earn Preseason All-Big Ten Honors

Ahead of the 2026 college football season, where the USC Trojans face high expectations, several of the team’s stars are receiving preseason recognition.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 29

USC Trojans Baseball Loses Key Hitter to Transfer Portal

The USC Trojans baseball team has lost yet another crucial piece of their starting batting order to the transfer portal this offseason. According to On3’s

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 29

Three USC Trojans Who Could Surprise This Season

The USC Trojans have mixed expectations entering the 2026 season with hopes for a College Football Playoff, and key figures on the roster like quarterback Jayden Maiava, wide receiver Tanook Hines, and defensive linemen Jide Abasiri and Jahkeem Stewart have defined roles heading into the year.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 28

USC Trojans Add to Pitching Staff With Indiana Transfer

The USC Trojans baseball team has landed left handed pitcher Anthony Gubitosi in the transfer portal. Gubitosi will be entering his fifth collegiate season at his third different school. Anthony Gubitosi began his college baseball career at Delaware, where he pitched for two seasons in 2023 and 2024.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 28

USC Trojans to Face Six Former Players This Season

In the new era of the transfer portal and NIL, it's very common for college football teams to face off against their former players on different teams in either the regular season or the CFP.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 28

USC Trojans Emerge as Early Favorites for Elite Running Back Recruit

Ever since USC switched their recruiting strategy, they’ve established relationships with schools within the Trinity League to create a new pipeline of talent.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / June 28

Lincoln Riley May Have Found Missing Piece for USC Football

The USC Trojans football program has spent the past four seasons searching for the missing piece. Coach Lincoln Riley has built one of college football's most explosive offenses, signed elite recruiting classes and has worked to restore national expectations.

Makai Lemon News / Yardbarker / June 2

Eagles get Makai Lemon injury news after OTA scare

Expecting Lemon to fill Brown's shoes will be a tall order. That said, the Eagles moved up in the first round of the draft to make sure he didn't slip past them.

A.J. Brown addresses major concern after being traded from Eagles to Patriots

Patriots' Mike Vrabel addresses possible A.J. Brown red flags after trade with Eagles

A.J. Brown addresses Jalen Hurts rumors after being traded from Eagles to Patriots

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