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5-Star Recruit Honor Fa’alave-Johnson Could Alter USC's Future

San Diego (Calif.) Cathedral Catholic five-star safety Honor Fa’alave-Johnson is down to six schools, Rivals reported on Wednesday. USC, LSU, Notre Dame, Oregon, Texas and Miami are among the finalists for the No.

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JD Pickell Singles Out Two Budding Stars On USC Trojans Offense

Heading into the 2025 season, it was clear Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane were going to be the USC Trojans top two receivers. But the question was which receiver would step up as the third option.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 11

USC Trojans Updated NCAA Tournament Projection As Race Heats Up

Riding a three-game winning streak, the USC Trojans have had an impressive second season under coach Eric Musselman. Following the Trojans 77-75 comeback win over the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sunday, the Trojans currently post an 18-6 overall record and are 7-6 in Big Ten play, heading into another road test against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 11

Seven USC Trojans Invited to the NFL Scouting Combine as Spotlight Intensifies

The USC Trojans will be represented later this month at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Seven USC players are set to attend the prestigious pre-draft event, including wide receivers Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane, tight end Lake McRee, defensive end Anthony Lucas, linebacker Eric Gentry and safeties Bishop Fitzgerald and Kamari Ramsey.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 11

USC Trojans On Verge Of Landing Five-Star Recruit Over Kentucky, UCLA

The USC Trojans have one of the best 2026 recruiting classes in the country with a pair of four-star signees in tow in Darius and Adonis Ratliff. However, the Trojans might not be done yet and could bring one of the best unsigned players left in the cycle into the fold.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 11

USC Lands California Receiver Commit Eli Woodard in Quietly Brilliant Move

The USC Trojans have landed their second commitment from the 2027 recruiting cycle in three-star wide receiver Eli Woodard. He's the first offensive player to commit to the Trojans' 2027 recruiting class.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 10

USC's Surprising Standing Among Teams With Best Future

The USC Trojans enter the 2026 college football season with the No. 1 ranked recruiting class, a brand new facility, and high expectations. Despite this, football analyst J.D.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 10

National Analyst Reveals Overlooked Key For USC To Finally Reach Playoff

It’s College Football Playoff or bust for the USC Trojans in year five under Lincoln Riley. The expectation has always been there, especially coaching

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / February 10

USC Trojans Battling Cal Bears for Top California Offensive Line Recruit

Four-star offensive lineman Elisha Mueller is one of the top 2028 recruits from California, and the USC Trojans are looking to keep him in-state. The Trojans have competition for Mueller, as the California Golden Bears have entered the race for the in-state prospect.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 10

USC Freshmen Phenoms Are Sparking NCAA Tournament Push

A pair of USC freshman guards, Alijah Arenas (men's) and Jazzy Davidson (women's), showed out for the Trojans, as they both put on sensational performances to guide their respective teams to recent crucial victories in their season. In addition to their impactful performances, both Arenas and Davidson earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 9

Leonard Williams Opens Up About Journey from USC to Super Bowl Champion

After winning Super Bowl LX, the former USC Trojans on the Seattle Seahawks posed together, including defensive lineman Leonard Williams. After the game, Williams spoke about the journey from USC to becoming a Super Bowl champion.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 9

Uchenna Nwosu Gets Real On Former USC Trojans' Super Bowl Win With Seahawks

In the Seattle Seahawks 29-13 Super Bowl LX win over the New England Patriots, two former USC Trojans showed out. In addition to quarterback Sam Darnold’s 202 yards and one touchdown pass in the Seahawks Super Bowl win, Nwosu also made an impact, recording a game-sealing pick-six in the fourth quarter for Seattle.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 9

Leaonard Williams Opens Up About Journey from USC to Super Bowl Champion

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 9

Jazzy Davidson’s Stellar Performance Extends USC’s Winning Streak in Big Ten Play

It can get to a point during a true freshman’s season where they no longer feel like freshman because of their maturity and overall performance. USC guard Jazzy Davidson is there.

USC Trojans News / Just Baseball / February 9

USC’s Mason Edwards: Could He Be LHP1 in College Ranks Soon?

We’ve talked at great length about the college pitching demographic in this draft, which has been outlined as a clear weakness to date. Specifically, the southpaw class lacks top-end talent like the right-handed class.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / February 9

Dane Miller’s Week 14 Best-in-West Hoops Power Rankings: How region's best teams stack up across Big 12, Big Ten, ACC, MW, Pac-12 and WCC

It can all change in an instant. Just ask New Mexico. It may still be February, but it’s crunch time for many teams in the West. Arizona remains dominant with expectations of a Final Four run, while the rest of the region looks shaky.

Eric Musselman News / USC Trojans on SI / February 8

Eric Musselman Gets Real On Alijah Arenas' Game-Winning Shot

In a crucial game to their NCAA Tournament chances, the USC Trojans overcame a 12-point second-half deficit to defeat the Penn State Nittany Lions on the road.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 8

Six Performances That Left USC Trojans Fans in Awe Last Season

Every college football team has individual performances that fans remember for years to come. Which USC players provided those moments in 2025? Because the Trojans were at a massive talent advantage against Missouri State and Georgia Southern, the focus is on games versus Power 4 opponents.