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USC Trojans Defense Snubbed in National Ranking

Following the 2025 season, the USC Trojans made defense its main priority in the offseason. The result was hiring TCU legend Gary Patterson as their new defensive coordinator, eight defense blue-chippers in the 2026 recruiting cycle – six at the front seven – acquiring three veterans from the transfer portal while grooming breakout stars.

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Freshman Safety Madden Riordan Builds USC Fall Camp Buzz

Madden Riordan dreamed of playing for the USC Trojans as a kid, and ever since he arrived on campus, the freshman safety has put everything into positioning himself to make it a reality on Saturdays. When he enrolled, Riordan was about 155 pounds.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 8

Biggest Reasons Why USC's Defensive Line Is Ready for a Breakout Season

The USC Trojans enter the 2026 season with College Football Playoff expectations surrounding the program, but reaching that goal will very likely depend on whether the defense can take the next step.

Tobias Raymond News / USC Trojans on SI / August 8

Tobias Raymond Offers Insight Into USC Role Amid Injury Concerns

The USC Trojans absorbed one massive fall camp loss already in the trenches. Projected starting center Killian O'Connor is out for the season following a freak knee injury.

College Basketball News / USC Trojans on SI / August 8

USC Trojans Among Final Five Schools For Talented Transfer Forward

The USC Trojans and coach Eric Musselman had another impressive offseason of adding talent in the transfer portal, and they may not be done just yet with the 2026-27 college basketball season on the horizon.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 7

Three Areas of USC Trojans Football That Should Be Improved This Fall

The USC Trojans are scheduled to kick off the 2026 college football season on Aug. 29 against the San Jose State Spartans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum,

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 7

Why USC Is an Enemy for Numerous College Football Programs

The USC Trojans are one of the most successful programs in college football history. With that, USC has made some enemies along the way. ESPN revealed a list of archenemies for each power conference team.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / August 7

Storied Tradition Meets Innovation in USC’s Bloom Football Performance Center

Los Angeles — USC coach Lincoln Riley may have undersold the brilliance of the brand-new $225 million Bloom Football Performance Center. The media got a look at the breathtaking three-story world-class facility on Thursday, August 6 after the university hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony the night before.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 7

USC Freshman Jadyn Ramos Shares Which Trojans Veterans Influence Him Most

USC redshirt freshman defensive end Jadyn Ramos made noise late in the teams scrimmage inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum last August. Ramos was a force coming off the edge, recording multiple sacks in a short period of time.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 7

Inside USC Trojans Brand-New Bloom Football Performance Center

USC officially opened the Bloom Football Performance Center on Wednesday, Aug. 5 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The brand-new 163,000 square foot, three-story, plus basement, state-of-the-art facility marks a new chapter of USC’s proud and storied tradition.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / August 6

USC Surprisingly Trailing Big Ten Rival in Updated Recruiting Ranking

The USC Trojans 2027 recruiting class currently has 14 commitments. Where does ESPN recruiting analyst Craig Haubert rank this class among the best in college football?

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / August 6

Lincoln Riley Speaks Candidly on New Bloom Performance Center

Since the beginning of August, the Trojans have been teasing a look at their new football facility. Following the players' first look and the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Bloom Football Performance Center has been unveiled to the public.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 6

Tobias Raymond, Christian Pierce Offer Thoughts On New Performance Center

It was a special day for the Trojans football program and the University of Southern California as the new Bloom Football Performance Center officially opened to the public on Thursday.

College Football News / ESPN / August 6

USC loses starting center O'Connor for season

USC center Kilian O'Connor sit out the season after suffering a noncontact leg injury, head coach Lincoln Riley announced Thursday.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 6

USC Trojans Freshman Boobie Feaster Gains Early Fall Camp Buzz

Boobie Feaster was just one of two freshmen from USC Trojans' No. 1 class in the 2026 cycle who enrolled in late May. At the time, the Trojans' new receiver was still just 16 years old. He arrived with a ton of hype after a prolific high school career in the state of Texas.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 6

USC Trojans Announce Opponents For Acrisure Series

For the second time in the last three seasons under coach Eric Musselman, the USC Trojans men’s basketball team is set to compete in the Acrisure Series.

Jide Abasiri News / USC Trojans on SI / August 6

Jide Abasiri Offers Eye-Opening Insight Into USC's Offseason Changes

The USC Trojans are officially five days through fall camp as the program prepares for a season in which they are tasked with facing a top-20 strength of schedule.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / August 5

Everything USC's Jayden Maiava Said After Day Five of Fall Camp

USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava is entering his third season at USC. He spoke to reporters after day five of fall camp on Wednesday. “I thought it was a great opportunity to go…It was a cool experience for me.

Lincoln Riley News / NBC Sports / August 5

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USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 5

Former TCU Star Sends Powerful Message to USC Trojans Linemen About Gary Patterson

Defensive coordinator Gary Patterson is getting acclimated with the words "Fight on" and wearing a headset again. The longtime TCU head coach will soon draw up his first defensive game plan in his new surroundings at USC.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 5

Five-Star Freshman Luke Wafle Generates Buzz From USC Veterans

Luke Wafle arrived at USC with a ton of notoriety. The Trojans five-star defensive end was the No. 1 overall prospect according to Rivals in the 2026 class and one of the biggest recruiting wins in program history. Wafle was the crown jewel of USC's No.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / August 5

USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava Offers Impression of Young Receivers

USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava is returning to coach Lincoln Riley's program without two of his top targets from a season ago, but the USC quarterback has been impressed so far by the young group of receivers on the Trojans roster.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3

Notre Dame, USC announce major news about their rivalry game

The break in the Notre Dame-USC rivalry game will ultimately be short-lived. Both schools announced Monday that their annual football rivalry will resume in 2030.