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Lincoln Riley Names USC Trojans’ Big Area of Defensive Improvement

The No. 16 USC Trojans have recharged themselves following the Oct. 17 bye. But they'll aim to carry their renewed defensive energy into Madison, Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin Week – USC Trojans Practice Notes And Observations

USC Trojans Tuesday Practice Notes: Wisconsin week is here • 4 days until kickoff The USC Trojans wrapped up their Tuesday practice as they get ready for the Wisconsin Badgers this Saturday at 4:30 p.m.

Jahkeem Stewart News / USC Trojans on SI / October 20

USC Trojans Star Jahkeem Stewart’s Impact Goes Far Beyond the Stat Sheet

USC defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart will always be a hot topic when it comes to talking about LSU’s recruiting. Not only did Stewart, a New Orleans native, who was originally the No.

USC Trojans News / 5 GOATs / October 20

USC at Wisconsin odds: Opening point spread revealed

For just the third time this century, No. 16 USC and Wisconsin are set to collide on the gridiron this Saturday. The Trojans are coming off a White-Out win over Penn State in Week 6, while the Badgers are looking to bounce back from their 17-7 loss at No.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / October 20

Lincoln Riley Gets Honest About the Pending 24-Team Playoff, USC's Chances

The USC Trojans moved to No. 16 overall without playing a game on Oct. 17. But as USC rested, college football created new chaos outside of the five top 10 upsets during that weekend.

Lachlan Carrigan News / USC Trojans on SI / October 19

USC Punter Lachlan Carrigan Drops Rare Insight Into Limited Role

Sophomore punter Lachlan Carrigan is the No. 16 USC Trojans’ third Aussie punter in program history. Although his role is small, Carrigan has delivered in times of need and has stepped up as a holder on field goals and PATs.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 19

USC Betting Odds Project Another Close Road Game for the Trojans

The No. 16 USC Trojans silenced all the doubters in Week 6 when they came into Beaver Stadium, tuned out the White Out crowd and beat Penn State 31-23.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / October 19

USC Trojans President Shares Eye-Opening Opinion on Lincoln Riley's Job Security

While the noise around the No. 19 USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley reached one of its loudest points to date after the program lost to the Oregon Ducks at home, USC president Beong-Soo Kim has a different focus.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 17

Five Games That Could Shift USC's AP Top 25 Poll Ranking During Bye Week

After a seven-game stretch, the No. 19 USC Trojans will be among four Big Ten teams that will have a bye in week 7, and the timing couldn’t have been righter.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 17

Three USC Injuries That Will Benefit From Trojans Bye Week

The No. 19 USC Trojans (6-1 overall, 3-1 Big Ten) enter their first of two bye weeks this season with the opportunity to regroup after their biggest win

Lincoln Riley News / EssentiallySports / October 17

USC President Gives 5-Word Response to Lincoln Riley’s $70M Future as Trojans Urged to Set Clear Ultimatum

If USC decided to fire Lincoln Riley right now, it would reportedly owe him a $70 million buyout, thanks to the 10-year, $110 million contract he signed in 2021.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 16

Midseason TV Ratings Paint the Picture of USC Trojans' Season So Far

The No. 19 USC Trojans remain one of the biggest brands in college football and have been under the public eye for every win and loss. Now that they’ve reached the midseason point, here’s a look back at their past games and how much views the Trojans have been generating.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 16

USC Trojans Quarterbacks in the NFL Dealing With Rocky Starts

The USC Trojans have 29 former players on activel NFL rosters with a handful more currently on practice squads, but Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold arguably have the biggest spotlights on them mainly thanks to the position they play but also because of the success enjoyed by both.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 16

Mark Ingram Names His One Major Doubt Surrounding USC Trojans

The No. 19 USC Trojans are entering the bye week with a 6-1 record and a College Football Playoff path that is firmly within reach. However, despite the promising start, questions surrounding coach Lincoln Riley and his program have followed USC into yet another season.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 15

Will USC’s Win Over Penn State Spark a Run for the Trojans?

Winning on the road in the Big Ten is hard. Winning in a hostile road environment like Penn State that hosted a record breaking crowd of 114, 419 for its annual “White Out” game is even harder.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 15

Four Games USC Fans Should Watch During the Trojans' Bye Week

The No. 19 USC Trojans are one of the few ranked teams on a bye during week 7, meaning USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans have time to rest and recover while also preparing for the rest of the season.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / October 15

What 24-Team College Football Playoff Means for USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley

The No. 19 USC Trojans stayed alive in the 2026 College Football Playoff race by beating Penn State. That Oct. 10 victory handed USC a 17.2 percent chance to land in the 12-team postseason for 2026, according to ESPN Football Power Index (FPI) rankings.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 15

Predicting USC Trojans' Five Remaining Games on the Schedule

The final five-game stretch of the No. 19 USC Trojans' regular season schedule has arrived. With a 6-1 record following their signature 31-23 road win

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 15

Jahkeem Stewart Shares Candid Assessment of USC Freshman Vlad Dyakonov’s First Start

When the No. 19 USC Trojans came out for their opening drive against Penn State in front of a crowd of over 114,000 screaming fans, one player was making his first career start.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 14

Running Back King Miller Makes Feelings Clear on USC's Rushing Potential

Through seven games, redshirt sophomore running back King Miller has emerged as the No. 19 USC Trojans’ lead rusher – 114 carries (No. 8 in the nation) for 595 yards (No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 14

Ranking USC Trojans Remaining Five Games From Easiest to Hardest

The No. 19 USC Trojans College Football Playoff dreams are still very much alive. With a 6-1 record, the Trojans enter their first bye week of the season fresh off one of their most signature wins in their five-year tenure under coach Lincoln Riley, beating the Penn State Nittany Lions 31-23 at Beaver Stadium.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / October 14