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Playoff Hopes, Job Security and Recruiting All Up In The Air For USC Trojans

The USC Trojans are sitting with a 5-2 record a little more than halfway through the 2025 season. It's not the hot start to the season many USC fans were expecting, but the Trojans are still in the thick of the College Football Playoff hunt with five games left to go in the season.

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What USC Trojans Must Do To Stay In Big Ten, College Football Playoff Race

The USC Trojans' second loss of the season decreased an already slim margin of error for the rest of the season. Aside from their competition ahead, the Trojans' performance was not convincing compared to some of their earlier statement wins.

Eric Musselman News / USC Trojans on SI / October 21

Eric Musselman, USC Trojans Establishing New Defensive Identity with Revamped Roster

In their first live action of the 2025–26 season, the USC Trojans locked in defensively to secure a 60–51 exhibition win over Loyola Marymount on Saturday night.

NFL News / USC Trojans on SI / October 21

Former USC Star Caleb Williams Loses Notre Dame Bet With Bears Teammate

The USC Trojans lost their third consecutive rivalry game to the No. 12 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday night in South Bend. The Trojans fell 34-24 to Notre Dame after several self-inflicted mistakes and questionable play-calling decisions in the fourth quarter.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 20

Latest Predictions in Sweepstakes for Five-Star Recruit Tyran Stokes

For months, the USC Trojans had reason to believe they were serious contenders for five-star forward Tyran Stokes — the No. 1 player in the 2026 recruiting class from Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 20

USC Trojans' Absence In AP Top 25 Poll Sparks Rankings Questions

Following their 34-24 loss to the No. 12 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in South Bend, the USC Trojans once again find themselves outside of the AP Top 25 Poll entering week 9 of the college football season.

Eric Musselman News / USC Trojans on SI / October 20

USC Trojans' Eric Musselman Battling Alabama, Miami For Five-Star Small Forward Recruit

After a relatively slow summer, the USC Trojans have picked things back up on the recruiting trail and are making serious progression towards adding their first commit to their 2026 recruiting class.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 20

Three Reasons Why USC Trojans' Playoff Hopes are Still Alive

Even after a double-digit loss in South Bend, Indiana, the USC Trojans’ dreams for the College Football Playoff aren't dead yet. The path is narrow, but it’s still visible — built on national respect, remaining opportunity, and an offense capable of carrying them the distance.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 20

What USC Trojans Can Learn from 'Reality Check' Loss to Notre Dame

The reactions of week 8 continue to roll in as the USC Trojans fell to No. 12 Notre Dame 34-24 on the road. The loss marks the Trojans second loss of the season as USC enters their final bye weekend of the season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 20

USC Trojans Proving Worth to Big Ten with Latest Kickoff Time Announcement

The USC Trojans enter their final bye weekend of the season to heal injuries and prepare for their next opponent, the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Big Ten matchup has officially been set for 4:30 p.m.

Matt Leinart News / USC Trojans on SI / October 19

Matt Leinart Addresses USC's Loss to Notre Dame, Future Playoff Path

The margin for error is gone. After falling 31-13 to the No. 12 Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the USC Trojans have once again dropped out of the AP Top 25, sitting just outside the rankings with the 26th-most votes.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 19

Why USC Trojans Must Win Out To Make Playoff After Late Collapse At Notre Dame

The then No. 20-ranked USC Trojans went on the road to South Bend, Indiana, to take on their heated rival and national contender, the No. 13-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 19

Notre Dame's Rushing Attack Steals Spotlight Against USC Trojans

With a golden opportunity to strengthen their chances at the College Football Playoff, the then-ranked No. 20 USC Trojans fell to the No. 12 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-24 in a rainy and hostile environment on Saturday night in South Bend.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / October 19

USC Trojans' Jayden Maiava Road Game Struggles Continue In Loss To Notre Dame

It was just one of those nights where not a whole lot went right for the No. 20 USC Trojans and quarterback Jayden Maiava. He had his first multi-interception game of the season in the Trojans' 34-24 loss to No.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / October 19

USC Trojans With Devastating Loss To Notre Dame 34-24 | Instant Reaction

The USC Trojans lost for the third straight year to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, this time 34-24. The running defense got absolutely gashed, and the offense had multiple critical mistakes.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / October 19

USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley 'Sick' After Failed Opportunities in Loss to Notre Dame

The No. 20 USC Trojans fell 34-24 to No. 13 Notre Dame in the 96th meeting between these two historic programs. "We just flat out did not play good enough tonight against a good team on the road and had some missed opportunities that make you sick," said USC coach Lincoln Riley to reporters postgame.

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College Football News / LAFB Network / October 18

USC Trojans Share Final Injury Report Ahead Of Game With Notre Dame

While everyone is currently watching the weather to see if this game actually starts on time (or at all), the USC Trojans did release their final injury report ahead of (hopefully) playing Notre Dame.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 18

USC Trojans' Talented Roster Stands Out in Latest Player Rankings

The No. 20 USC Trojans at the halfway point of the 2025 college football season have a 5-1 record and are one of the underrated teams in the Big Ten that have the potential to make a run.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 18

The end of an era: USC vs. Notre Dame rivalry nears final chapter

One of college football’s most storied and heated rivalries is nearing a dramatic — and possibly final — conclusion.

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USC Trojans flip 2026 CB Jayden Crowder from Cal Golden Bears

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USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / October 16

USC Trojans flip 2026 CB Jayden Crowder from Cal Golden Bears

Jayden Crowder, a 3-star cornerback from Rancho Santa Margarita, California, has flipped his commitment from Cal to USC.

USC Trojans' Jayden Maiava Surges In Latest Quarterback Rankings

USC’s Makai Lemon Continues to Prove Why He’s the Nation’s Top Receiver

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USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / October 15

USC Trojans On The Hunt To Flip Another Local Prospect

A large swarm of elite prospects were on hand at the Coliseum on Saturday to witness the USC Trojans whoop up on the Michigan Wolverines. After the game, they added the commitment of the Top JUCO CB in the country, Jakwon Morris.