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Three Freshmen Poised To Be Future Stars For USC Trojans

The USC Trojans are in the thick of the College Football Playoff race with a 7-2 record with three games left in the season. There's a lot of hope for the Trojans, not only for this season, but for the future of the program.

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The Underrated USC Star Who Could Shape The Trojans’ Playoff Hopes

The No. 17 USC Trojans have their sights set on making the College Football Playoff this season for the first time under coach Lincoln Riley. The Trojans currently hold a 7-2 record this season and have had an incredible turnaround after finishing at 7-6 in their first year in the Big Ten.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 13

USC Trojans to Host Impressive List of Recruits in Crucial Game vs. Iowa

The No. 17 USC Trojans will have a star-studded list of recruits on campus when they host No. 21 Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 15, headlined by several blue-chip

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / November 13

USC Fans Love What Quarterback Jayden Maiava Said About Playoff Pressure

The USC Trojans checked in at No. 17 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings that were released on Tuesday night. USC may not be in the top 12 needed to make the playoff at the moment, but they still control their destiny with a pair of ranked matchups on the horizon, starting this Saturday when they host No.

College Football News / College Football Talk / November 13

No. 17 USC vs. Iowa prediction: Odds, expert picks, team and player news, trends, and stats

No. 17 USC Trojans vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Game Preview

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 13

USC Trojans Emerging As Frontrunner For California Five-Star Recruit

USC holds 35 commitments in the 2026 recruiting cycle and the Trojans are still working to potentially add a couple of more recruits with the early signing day in December fast approaching.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 12

The Key Position Driving USC’s Defensive Improvement This Season

USC walked off the field in a week 5 loss to Illinois having allowed 364 passing yards. It had been a cumulation of some early season struggles that were

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 13

Iowa vs. USC bold predictions for heavyweight battle in Week 12

It is a top-25 battle in the Big Ten as Iowa visits USC. Iowa is coming off a heartbreaking loss and looks to rebound this week. Meanwhile, USC is coming off a Friday night victory.

MLB News / USC Trojans on SI / November 12

Why USC's Success Has Major Impact On Record Crowd vs. Nebraska Volleyball

The No. 17 USC Trojans women's volleyball team will face the undefeated No. 1 Nebraska Cornhuskers in front of a sold-out Galen Center on Sunday. While Nebraska's volleyball's huge fan base has contributed to the sellout, USC's recent success has been a significant factor in attracting a record crowd for Sunday's matchup.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 12

TV Network Selection For USC vs. Iowa Could Impact USC vs. Oregon

The No. 17 USC Trojans added another Big Ten win to their record, defeating the Northwestern Wildcats 38-17 in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC turns to another home game, against No.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / November 12

Lincoln Riley Reveals What He Told USC As Playoff Pressure Builds

The No. 17 USC Trojans are in the home stretch of the 2025 season with a record of 7-2. USC’s next opponent is the No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday, Nov.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / November 11

USC's Lincoln Riley Reveals Message To Team Before Iowa Game Amid Playoff Push

The No. 17 USC Trojans are in the home stretch of the 2025 season with a record of 7-2. USC’s next opponent is the No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday, Nov.

Preview: USC Trojans vs. South Carolina in Top-10 Women's Basketball Showdown

The No. 8 USC Trojans women's basketball team will face the No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday night. The game will be the Trojans' second straight against a top-10 team, as USC beat the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 11

Kirk Herbstreit Gives Candid Thoughts On USC Trojans' Postseason Chances

After the No. 19 USC Trojans' win over the Northwestern Wildcats, USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans are still in contention to make the College Football Playoff at 7-2, despite losing two games this season. There is currently just one other team in the Big Ten with two losses, the No.

Eric Musselman News / Sporting News / November 11

Is Chad Baker-Mazara suspended? USC star viral rumor dupes fans with Eric Musselman NIL claim

This is getting pretty silly.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 11

USC's Lincoln Riley wants Trojans to understand the moment they're in

Lincoln Riley knows there's a lot on the line this weekend as his 7-2 and No. 17-ranked USC Trojans take on the 6-3 and No. 21-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes.

Kirk Ferentz not down on Iowa after tough loss to Oregon

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USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 11

USC Trojans' Biggest Weakness That Could Threaten College Football Playoff Chances

The USC Trojans are three games away from potentially making their first College Football Playoff in school history. Sitting with a 7-2 record with upcoming games vs.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 11

USC Trojans Receive Interesting College Football Playoff Odds Following Week 11

The No. 19 USC Trojans enter their final three games of the season with a 7-2 record and are aiming to secure their first College Football Playoff appearance under coach Lincoln Riley.

USC Trojans News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 10

Terry McAulay still going after online fans about USC football’s illegal fake punt

One of the strangest plays that you will ever see happened on Friday night when the USC football team attempted a fake punt that counted in the moment, but in retrospect was actually illegal, according to Mike Pereira.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / November 10

2025 Week 12 Best-in-West College Football Power Rankings: Highlighting region's Top 10 teams entering the weekend across five conferences

The race for the Playoff is in full swing after Oregon beat Iowa on the road and BYU lost its first game of the season. USC stayed in the picture, too, with a convincing win over Northwestern in L.A.

Jayden Maiava News / 5 GOATs / November 9

USC at Iowa odds: Opening point spread revealed

As the Big Ten race heats up, another big-time matchup will be in Iowa City in Week 12. USC will head to Kinnick Stadium to take on Iowa, and the opening point spread has been released.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / November 8

Lincoln Riley addresses rumors about his future with USC

Lincoln Riley is aiming to have his best season at USC since he was hired by the school in 2022, but rumors have been swirling that he and the Trojans could part ways after the season.

...after surprising, unrealistic update emerged on Riley's future

Bill Belichick, UNC get much-needed win in nine-sack effort vs. Stanford

No. 18 Miami overcomes slow start to hand Syracuse sixth straight loss

Colorado QB Julian Lewis gets brutally pulled down by his hair during loss

Gus Johnson lost his mind calling Indiana's game-winning touchdown