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Jayden Maiava Fuels USC Preseason Buzz With Quarterback Ranking

The USC Trojans have a proven offensive threat in quarterback Jayden Maiava. Maiava is poised for a breakout 2026 season following a 2025 campaign in which

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USC Four-Star Target Jordan Hicks Pulls Back the Curtain on Recruitment

Mission Viejo (Calif.) four-star defensive back Jordan Hicks can transition between cornerback and safety seamlessly. His versatility in the secondary

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 19

USC's Recruiting Machine Gains Momentum at California Passing Tournament

Mission Viejo -- Football season is just around the corner, and 20 Southern California schools took part in the South County Classic passing tournament at Mission Viejo High School on Saturday. A pair of USC commits in the 2027 class were in action, as well as several key prospects in the 2028 class.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 19

The Biggest Concern Nobody Is Talking About for USC Trojans

With expectations high for the USC Trojans entering the 2026 college football season, there is always a chance that something could go wrong in Lincoln Riley’s fifth season as coach.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 18

Top Four Players the USC Trojans Defense Will Face in the Big Ten

There's a lot to be excited for the Trojans in 2026 – the No. 1 overall recruiting class, veteran pickups from the transfer portal, Lincoln Riley’s fifth year with the program, trenches that can compete in the Big Ten and TCU legend Gary Patterson at the helm of the defense.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 18

Five Reasons to Believe USC Trojans Can Exceed Expectations

With high expectations entering the 2026 college football season, there is reason for belief that this will be the year that the USC Trojans finally break

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 18

One Major Question Surrounding USC Trojans Before the Season

There are several lingering questions surrounding the USC Trojans football program for what is expected to be a pivotal 2026 college football season. The expectation for the Trojans entering their fifth season under coach Lincoln Riley is to make the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 17

USC Trojans Building Recruiting Momentum Multiple Elite In-State Prospects

USC has been able to stack elite in-state recruits in the 2026 and 2027 class as they have seen a massive shift in their recruiting success under general

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 17

USC Trojans Making Strong Impression on California Four-Star Recruit

Servite (Calif.) four-star linebacker Allen “Cinco” Kennett V visited USC for the third time this year when he went through meetings and worked out with

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 17

USC Recruit Quentin Hale Pulls Back Curtain on Nike NIL Deal in Exclusive Interview

USC four-star receiver commit Quentin Hale is heading into his senior season at Corona Centennial (Calif.) and is already building an impressive name, image and likeness profile. Hale’s agent, Josh Stupin of Fortune Sports Group, secured him a deal to join Nike’s high school NIL class.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 17

Three Interesting Stats Behind USC Trojans Recruiting Class

The USC Trojans flexed their recruiting muscles in the class of 2026, landing the No. 1 class in the country and adding key pieces like five-star tight end Mark Bowman, four-star wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, five-star defensive lineman Luke Wafle, four-star quarterback Jonas Williams, and more.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

What Makes RJ Sermons an Intriguing Player in USC Trojans Cornerback Battle

RJ Sermons is one of the more highly-touted cornerbacks to come out of Southern California in recent memory. The Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.) product was originally one of the crown jewels of USC’s 2026 class that finished No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

Where USC's Offense Ranks Among College Football's Best

The USC Trojans offensive attack could end up being one of the best in the entire country this season. College football personality J.D PicKell ranked his top 10 offenses in college football for 2026.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

Previewing Every Big Ten Starting Quarterback on USC Trojans Schedule

USC made some major changes to its defensive staff this offseason, which included hiring defensive coordinator Gary Patterson, who brought over one of his longtime assistants, safeties coach Paul Gonzales.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

USC Trojans Four-Star Recruit Joins Nike Football NIL Roster

The USC-Nike connection looks to be as strong as ever. On July 14, USC Athletics and Nike agreed to a 10-year contract extension. The new deal is focused on the future of the sports programs – new uniforms for men’s and women’s basketball, updated apparel and retail pop-ups, new workout equipment and the new NIL program Blue Ribbon Elite Class.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

Which California High Schools Are Featured the Most on USC's Roster

There is a ton of talent stretched out across various high schools in California. It's one of the premier states for recruiting every cycle. The USC Trojans have built some strong recruiting pipelines in their backyard over the years.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

Five-Star Honor Fa’alave-Johnson Gives USC Trojans Stability Amid Recruiting Chaos

The college football recruiting world has been full of shakeups this week. Between Rivals’ updated Rivals300 rankings, movement in the team recruiting standings and other major changes among the nation’s top prospects, the landscape of the 2027 recruiting cycle is continuing to evolve.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

USC Trojans Big Ten Championship Chances Entering Fall Camp

It’s been a while since the USC Trojans last won a conference championship. 2017 was the last time the Trojans experienced that accomplishment. Led by

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 16

One Key Question for USC Linebacker Shaun Scott Before Freshman Season

The college offers started to come in for USC freshman linebacker Shaun Scott when he was in the eighth grade. The Trojans joined the mix in the spring of his freshman year and his recruiting profile continued to take off early as he thrived at nearby Mater Dei (Calif.). Scott became a frequent visitor at USC throughout his high school career.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 15

Latest Media Buzz Drives Hype Over USC Recruit Honor Fa'alave-Johnson's Future

The USC Trojans are clearly trying vehemently to keep their biggest asset from the 2027 recruiting class. Schools like Big Ten rival Oregon and SEC power Texas began to lurk for five-star athlete Honor Fa'alave-Johnson in July.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 15

How the Trojans' Nike Extension Shapes the Future of USC Athletics

The Swoosh and the cardinal and gold have been synonymous with each other since 1993. Then, in 2005, two historic brands in sports inked up once again for 20 more years in a multi-sport deal.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 15

One Key Question for USC Defensive Lineman Jaimeon Winfield Before Freshman Season

Jaimeon Winfield only needed to visit USC one time to know he wanted to be a Trojan. The five-star freshman defensive tackle from Texas committed last March and was a big reason why USC became the first non-SEC school since 2008 to finish with the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 15

USC Trojans Turn Heads With Latest Big Ten Power Rankings

The 2026-27 college basketball season could be a special one for coach Eric Musselman and the USC Trojans. Entering his third season as coach of the Trojans

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 15

USC Fans Won't Like Analytics Projection For Trojans Schedule

The USC Trojans' 2026 season is on the horizon, and as the team begins its preparations for fall camp, there is much to look forward to this year, including

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / July 15

College Football Head Coaches on Hot Seat in the West: Assessing the status of the head men in potential trouble, from Hot to Cool

All football head coaches are expected to win. It’s why they were hired. But the bar is set higher for some than for others. A record over 50% at lesser programs may keep a head man employed much longer than at a perennial blue blood.