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USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 1

One Jarring Stat Raises Major Concerns About USC Trojans Defense

A big part of USC’s defensive struggles over the past several seasons has been from their inability to create a consistent pass rush. And in 2026, it has gotten much worse.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 1

USC Safety Prophet Brown Doesn't Hold Back in Support of Desman Stephens II

Following practice on Wednesday, Sept. 30, No. 18 USC Trojans’ redshirt-senior safety Prophet Brown opened up about linebacker Desman Stephens II, how the defense learned from their game film versus the No.

Eric Musselman News / Busting Brackets / October 1

USC Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Trojans

This recent marriage between USC and Eric Musselman hasn’t exactly produced the results that some were expecting in the college basketball world. Musselman was responsible for a myriad of success in his previous gigs at Nevada and Arkansas and now is back home in California, tasked with making the Trojans into Big Ten contenders.

Jahkeem Stewart News / USC Trojans on SI / September 30

USC's Jahkeem Stewart Delivers Honest Insight Into Injury Return

Lost in the aftermath of No. 15 Oregon's 41-27 victory over No. 18 USC was a notable return, which took place during the game for the Trojans. Defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart finally received the green light to earn defensive snaps in that Sept.

Terrell Anderson News / USC Trojans on SI / September 30

How USC Receiver Terrell Anderson Can Quietly Become a Difference Maker

After seeing virtually no action on offense in the first four games, junior receiver Terrell Anderson found his way into the No. 18 USC Trojans' receiver rotation in this past Saturday night’s loss to the No.

King Miller News / USC Trojans on SI / September 30

USC Running Back King Miller Gets Real About Blocking Outside Noise

The No. 18 USC Trojans are still dealing with the ramifications of losing to longtime rival, the No. 15 Oregon Ducks. Following practice on Sept. 29, redshirt sophomore running back King Miller opened up about the loss, the team’s mindset heading into Week 5 and facing another stout Big Ten defense.

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.

College Football News / The Spun / September 28

Paul Finebaum Accuses Lincoln Riley Of 'Disgraceful' Move, Urges USC To Fire Him

ESPN personality Paul Finebaum isn’t a fan of USC football coach Lincoln Riley, that’s for sure. During this Monday’e episode of “First Take,” Finebaum was asked if USC’s one-game suspension for linebacker Desman Stephens II was enough of a punishment.

Desman Stephens II News / USC Trojans on SI / September 28

USC’s Discipline of Linebacker Desman Stephens II Raises Questions

USC Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens II continues to be the talk of the college football world after his late hit on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore. The incident paused No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 28

Viral Photo Tells Different Side of USC's Reaction to Dante Moore Injury

The No. 18 USC Trojans endured fierce criticism during and after their 41-27 loss to No. 15 Oregon. Fans took to social media to call out linebacker Desman Stephens II for delivering the targeting hit on quarterback Dante Moore and mocking Oregon's "flock" celebration afterward.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / September 28

Lincoln Riley Draws Uncomfortable Comparison After Latest Loss

LOS ANGELES - The No. 18 USC Trojans’ path to the College Football Playoff just got a lot tougher. The Trojans dropped their first game of the 2026 season 41-27 to the then-No.

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 / 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

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.

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.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15

Former USC basketball star is suing the school

Former USC basketball star Chad Baker-Mazara has filed a lawsuit against the school alleging he was dismissed from the team so the school could avoid paying him the terms of his NIL deal.