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Lincoln Riley Drops New Take on Trojans’ Desman Stephens II Suspension

Coach Lincoln Riley is opening up more about rewatching the most debated hit across college football. USC Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens II received a targeting call after pounding his shoulder into the head of Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore.

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USC Receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt Turns Heads Nationally For Oregon Performance

The Trojans may have lost in Week 4, but a member of their 2026 recruiting class just cemented themselves as a star in the making: Kayden Dixon-Wyatt. The former Mater Dei Monarch has been starter since Week 0 alongside fellow true freshman Trent Mosley.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 29

USC Trojans Trying to Sell a Recruiting Vision with No Results

In January of last year, USC had a massive overhaul to its program, with the hiring of a brand-new personnel staff, headlined by general manager Chad Bowden, and new assistant coaches.

Jahkeem Stewart News / USC Trojans on SI / September 29

How Jahkeem Stewart’s Can Help Spark a Defensive Revival at USC

USC’s defense in Big Ten play has been abysmal. There’s no other way to put it. The Trojans gave up 460 yards and 35 points to a Rutgers team that had struggled against UMass and Boston College.

Tron Baker News / USC Trojans on SI / September 29

USC Freshman Receiver Tron Baker Reveals 'Welcome to College Football' Moment

No. 18 USC Trojans are looking to bounce back in Week 5 versus another former Pac-12 opponent in the Washington Huskies (Oct. 3). During game week, freshman

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 29

Four CFB head coaches on the hot seat entering Week 5

The 2026 college football season is one-third complete, and several coaches and their teams have fallen short of expectations. With Week 5 looming, which coaches are sitting on the hottest of hot seats?

CFB analyst puts USC's Lincoln Riley on hot seat after loss to Oregon

Weekly Syllabus: College football regular season heats up with unexpected heavyweight showdowns (and Clemson's last stand)

Virginia Tech and Pitt set to make college football history with unranked 4-0 clash

The 'College football color teams' quiz

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 29

USC Trojans Fans Won't Like Weather Forecast Ahead of Washington Game

The No. 18 USC Trojans’ attendance has been, for lack of a better word, an issue this season. Level of opponents, kickoff times and the greater Los Angeles area’s vastness of things to do have been thrown around as possible reasons for the home crowd numbers but one variable has been making an impact – the heat.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 29

Lincoln Riley Unveils Plan to Replace Desman Stephens Against Washington

Coach Lincoln Riley and the No. 18 USC Trojans must adjust their two-deep soon. Linebacker Desman Stephens II is serving a one-game suspension following his actions during the 41-27 loss to Oregon.

NFL News / SuperWest Sports / September 29

2026 Top Week 3 NFL Performances by Players from West: Summarizing the highlights of some standout alumni veterans and rookies

It was an exciting week in the NFL, with 12 of the 14 games played on Sunday decided by one score or less. That’s the most such games on a single day in NFL history.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 27

Lincoln Riley Says USC Has a Good Football Team, Prove It

The support for USC coach Lincoln Riley is at its breaking point after suffering a 41-27 loss to Oregon on Saturday night. In a must-win game and undoubtedly the most important one in his five seasons and the Trojans head coach, Riley failed and he failed miserably.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 27

USC Trojans Defensive Struggles Have One Common Denominator

Defensive struggles were the main reason why coach Lincoln Riley’s teams at Oklahoma were never able to get past the College Football Semifinals. It’s what kept USC out of the College Football Playoff in 2022, Riley’s first season, and why they ultimately wasted their two years with Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 27

CFB analyst puts USC's Lincoln Riley on hot seat after loss to Oregon

Riley is 39-19 in his fifth season in L.A., but there were far greater expectations when he shockingly left the Oklahoma Sooners to come take the job in sunny Southern California.

USC HC Lincoln Riley continues to fall short when it matters most

Oregon QB Dante Moore taken off on stretcher after cheap shot

Indiana's winning streak reaches 20 games, but it should serve as wakeup call

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

College Football News / The Spun / September 27

Paul Finebaum: Lincoln Riley Is Not Capable Of Turning Around USC

USC’s big money move to the Big Ten has not yielded the big results they’ve wanted so far. After barely beating Big Ten minnow Rutgers last week, they got smacked around in their own stadium by a backup quarterback in a blowout loss to Oregon.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 27

One USC Freshman Receiver Who Shined Despite Trojans' Loss to Oregon

LOS ANGELES -- USC fell to Oregon at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday night in a crucial Big Ten showdown for both schools. One bright spot for the Trojans is Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, who continues to shine as a true freshman receiver.

Lincoln Riley News / Yardbarker / September 27

USC HC Lincoln Riley continues to fall short when it matters most

Year 5 was supposed to be different for the USC Trojans and Lincoln Riley.

Oregon QB Dante Moore taken off on stretcher after cheap shot

Clock may be running out on Deion Sanders at Colorado

Mike Locksley's seat only getting hotter after Maryland gets embarrassed at home

Wisconsin gets biggest win of Luke Fickell era with comeback over No. 13 Penn State

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 28

USC Trojans Defender Ignites Controversy for Reaction to Dante Moore Hit

USC linebacker Desman Stephens II drew immediate attention Saturday night for his reaction after being ejected for targeting Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, who was taken from the field on a stretcher following the hit.

Desman Stephens II News / The Spun / September 26

USC Linebacker Desman Stephens II Locks His Instagram After Dante Moore Hit

While some college football fans and even a few analysts have defended USC linebacker Desman Stephens II over the big hit he laid on Oregon QB Dante Moore in today’s game, many more are furious with him.

College Football News / TWSN / September 26

USC Cannot Call Themselves a Big Ten Contender Without Beating Oregon

The USC Trojans are unbeaten, and quarterback Jayden Maiava is putting up game-changing numbers while Lincoln Riley‘s offense looks capable of scoring in any situation.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / September 24

USC Trojans Recruiting Visitor List For Oregon Game

The USC Trojans are hosting the Oregon Ducks this Saturday in what is going to be a massive game not just for the outcome of this season, but in the world of recruiting as well.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 22

Oregon vs. USC odds: Opening point spread revealed

We’re officially through a quarter of the regular season at this point, which means most teams have a pretty good idea what they’re working with at this point.

USC Trojans News / EssentiallySports / September 18

'I Was All Scared': Ex-USC QB Reveals Lane Kiffin’s Unimaginable Act Right Before His Firing

The Forrest Gump of connections could be former USC quarterback Max Browne. He recently shared his experience from the night of Lane Kiffin’s infamous firing from the USC Trojans.

Eric Musselman News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17

Video of Eric Musselman's heated encounter with a treasure hunter emerges

USC Trojans head coach Eric Musselman is known for his fiery ways on the sidelines, and he brought that approach to the beach over the weekend. In a video obtained by the California Post, a treasure hunter is shown having a heated exchange with the 61-year-old Musselman.