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How Jide Abasiri’s Position Flexibility Bolsters USC Trojans Defensive Line

Jide Abasiri is no longer a young player on the team. The USC defensive lineman has become a more vocal player in his third season with the program. He is also down 15 pounds from a year ago to prepare for his new spot on the Trojans defensive front. "I stepped into a bigger leadership role," Abasiri said at Big Ten Media Days.

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Five USC Trojans Players About to Breakout in Fall Camp

Now the volume cranks up for the USC Trojans. The intensity dial and competitive nature kicks up a notch once the calendar flips to August. That also means players breaking out inside the practice field gates.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 1

USC Football Offseason Recap: Where Trojans Improved and Where It Didn't

The USC Trojans enter the 2026 season again with one of the most talented offenses in college football. Several position groups on the Trojans' roster will determine their fate of finally breaking through and making the College Football Playoff this season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 31

Best USC Trojans Football Games to Attend at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

The USC Trojans were one of nine Power Four college football programs to finish the 2025 season with an undefeated record at home. It was the second time during coach Lincoln Riley’s USC tenure that the Trojans finished a season with an undefeated record at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 31

Three USC Trojans Football Returning Starters With Most to Prove This Season

Big Ten Media Days are in the rearview mirror, and fall camp is officially on the horizon for the USC Trojans. Entering their fifth season under coach Lincoln Riley, the Trojans' expectations are crystal clear: make the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 31

USC Trojans Turn Heads With Notable Offseason Weight Transformations

USC recently wrapped up summer workouts under the guidance of strength coach Trumain Carroll as they prepare to open fall camp on Friday, July 31. In an updated Trojans roster for the 2026 season, there were several notable body transformations.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / July 30

Lincoln Riley Shares Strong Opinions on College Football Playoff Expansion

Following the 2025-2026 college football season, expansion talks for the College Football Playoff seemed to be at an all time high. While the SEC has shown a willingness to expand to 16 teams, the Big Ten reportedly prefers a 24-team playoff bracket.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 30

One Intriguing Stat Bodes Well for USC Trojans Backfield This Season

USC coach Lincoln Riley comes from the Air Raid system but no mistake about it, he wants to run the ball. Riley's most dynamic and successful offenses,

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29

Six Intriguing USC Freshmen on Defense to Watch During Fall Camp

USC Trojans five-star freshman defensive end Luke Wafle should be a significant contributor, if not a starter at some point this season. And five-star defensive tackle Jaimeon Winfield should also have a role in year one to help solidify the front. But the focus of this article is on the next crop of freshmen defensive recruits.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29

3 Intriguing USC Trojans Quotes from Big Ten Media Days

The USC Trojans took the stage at 2026 Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, Illinois. Here are the some of the most interesting quotes given by Trojans players and coaches. USC coach Lincoln Riley took the podium on Tuesday.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29

One Major Question Surrounding USC’s Defensive Line This Season

It’s no secret USC has made a substantial investment in its defensive line to build a front that can wreak havoc in the Big Ten. Everything starts at the line of scrimmage, and there’s no masking faults in that specific area.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29

USC Trojans Turn Heads In Latest College Football Playoff Prediction

Entering the 2026 season, there is one milestone that is still on the minds of coach Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans, and that is a spot in the College Football Playoff.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29

Jayden Maiava Doesn't Hold Back on General Manager Chad Bowden's USC Impact

CHICAGO — The temperature around the USC Trojans' football program changed drastically when they pulled Chad Bowden away from Notre Dame in January of last year. The move brought Southern Cal into the current climate of college football.

College Football News / College Football Talk / July 29

Jayden Maiava, USC embracing high expectations in Lincoln Riley’s 5th season

The expectations are not new for Lincoln Riley or USC. He faced them as a first-time head coach at Oklahoma before arriving at Southern California, and the Trojans have faced them nearly every year for generations.

Lincoln Riley News / The Spun / July 29

Lincoln Riley Has Finally Defended His Infamous Brisket Photo

USC football coach Lincoln Riley is finally opening up about his brisket debacle from five years ago. Back in April 2021, Riley shared a photo of brisket for Easter dinner.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29

USC Fall Football Practice Schedule Released: Everything Fans Need to Know

The 2026 college football season is fast approaching, which means teams are gearing up for the start of fall camp. USC will officially start practice on Friday, July 31.

Jide Abasiri News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29

Everything USC Defensive Lineman Jide Abasiri Said at Big Ten Media Days

The USC Trojans walked into Hilton Chicago with one changed defender in tow. While coach Lincoln Riley and quarterback Jayden Maiava became the star attractions for 2026 Big Ten Media Days on July 28, defensive lineman Jide Abasiri drew eyes and ears too.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29

USC’s Jayden Maiava Pulls Back the Curtain on Relationship With Lincoln Riley

2026 Big Ten Football Media Days got underway on Tuesday. One of the team members from USC Trojans that was there was quarterback Jayden Maiava. He opened up about the relationship between him and USC coach Lincoln Riley.

Lincoln Riley News / Yardbarker / July 28