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After the long hot summer comes the crisp fall mornings of football season. So, as we anticipate the first kickoff of 2026, let’s look ahead to the end of the upcoming season.

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One Key Question for USC Receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt Before Freshman Season

Four-star freshman receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt committed to Ohio State last May, becoming the second Mater Dei (Calif.) receiver, joining five-star Chris Henry Jr., to announce his pledge to the Buckeyes. Oregon picked up a ton of buzz in the fall as a potential flip candidate for Dixon-Wyatt.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 30

USC Star Jahkeem Stewart Turns Heads With NFL Pass Rush Specialist

USC Trojans sophomore Jahkeem Stewart enters 2026 carrying heightened expectations after an All-American season as a freshman, and it looks like he's answering the bell, through this head-turning offseason move that surfaced toward the end of June 2026.

JuJu Watkins News / USC Trojans on SI / June 30

Inside USC Trojans Guard JuJu Watkins' Path to Recovery From Knee Injury

USC women’s basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb has a routine she follows every road game where she spends some time in the locker room alone. This past

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / June 30

Three Toughest Pass Rushers USC's Offensive Line Will Play Next Season

For the USC Trojans to compete at a high level in the Big Ten and make the College Football Playoff, coach Lincoln Riley must put USC in a position to

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 30

USC Trojans Battling Texas, Texas Tech for Elite Offensive Line Recruit

One of the Trojans’ main targets in the 2028 recruiting cycle is five-star tackle Austin Attalah. The 6-8, 270 pound lineman from Cajon High School (San

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 29

USC Freshman Madden Riordan Bringing Important Qualities to Trojans Safety Room

USC freshman safety Madden Riordan was a central figure in the program restoring its success with local recruiting. He was one of three freshmen from Sierra Canyon (Calif.), which includes receiver Tron Baker and cornerback Brandon Lockhart, to commit to the Trojans in the fall of 2023, their sophomore year.

Eric Musselman News / USC Trojans on SI / June 29

The Effect New NCAA Eligibility Rule Could Have on USC, College Athletics

USC Trojans men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman is entering his third year at the helm in Los Angeles. Through two seasons, USC has treaded around the .500 mark, accumulating an overall record of 35-32.

JuJu Watkins News / ESPN / June 29

USC's Watkins back on court after ACL recovery

JuJu Watkins has returned to the court, the USC women's basketball team announced Monday, after she sat out last season because of a torn right ACL.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 29

How the NCAA’s New Eligibility Rule Reshapes USC Women’s Basketball

College basketball is entering a new era. Beginning with the 2026-27 academic year, the NCAA has permanently benched the traditional, complicated redshirt system.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / June 29

Top Four Big Ten Quarterbacks on USC Trojans' Schedule This Season

The USC Trojans are set to face their toughest schedule since becoming members of the Big Ten in 2024. With that comes a series of elite quarterbacks in the conference.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 29

Multiple USC Trojans Stars Earn Preseason All-Big Ten Honors

Ahead of the 2026 college football season, where the USC Trojans face high expectations, several of the team’s stars are receiving preseason recognition.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 29

Three USC Trojans Who Could Surprise This Season

The USC Trojans have mixed expectations entering the 2026 season with hopes for a College Football Playoff, and key figures on the roster like quarterback Jayden Maiava, wide receiver Tanook Hines, and defensive linemen Jide Abasiri and Jahkeem Stewart have defined roles heading into the year.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 28

USC Trojans Add to Pitching Staff With Indiana Transfer

The USC Trojans baseball team has landed left handed pitcher Anthony Gubitosi in the transfer portal. Gubitosi will be entering his fifth collegiate season at his third different school. Anthony Gubitosi began his college baseball career at Delaware, where he pitched for two seasons in 2023 and 2024.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 28

USC Trojans to Face Six Former Players This Season

In the new era of the transfer portal and NIL, it's very common for college football teams to face off against their former players on different teams in either the regular season or the CFP.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 28

USC Trojans Emerge as Early Favorites for Elite Running Back Recruit

Ever since USC switched their recruiting strategy, they’ve established relationships with schools within the Trinity League to create a new pipeline of talent.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / June 28

Lincoln Riley May Have Found Missing Piece for USC Football

The USC Trojans football program has spent the past four seasons searching for the missing piece. Coach Lincoln Riley has built one of college football's most explosive offenses, signed elite recruiting classes and has worked to restore national expectations.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 27

USC Joined by Seven Programs With Multiple 5-Star Recruits in Upcoming Class

The USC Trojans are one of a select few teams that have received commitments from multiple five-star recruits in the 2027 recruiting class. According

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 27

USC Commit Builds Recruiting Stock With Rising Status

One of USC’s most exciting commits in the upcoming recruiting cycle is Honor Fa’alave-Johnson – the five-star, two-way player who is headlining USC’s 2027 recruiting class. Fa’alave-Johnson continues the Trojans' commitment to retaining in-state talent and going all out for blue-chip talent.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 27

USC's Program Rise Fueled By Recruiting Dominance in Key Region

USC made waves in the 2026 recruiting cycle when they signed the No. 1 class. The Trojans landed an impressive haul of out-of-state recruits such as defensive

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 26

USC With Recruiting Ground to Make Up for Most Blue Chip Commits

The USC Trojans 2027 recruiting class is up to nine commitments from blue chip recruits (prospects rated four of five stars). How does that stack up compared to the rest of the country?

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 26

Big Ten Rivals Take Big Leap Over USC in Recruiting Class Rankings

In the 2026 recruiting cycle, the USC Trojans took the crown of the No. 1 overall class. Their 35 commits set the tone for the Trojans’ future as they reclaimed a stake in California players and acquired blue-chip talent that could have an instant impact.