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One Key Recruiting Storyline for USC’s First Official Visit Weekend

The USC Trojans are welcoming 12 commits in their 2027 class to campus over the weekend for their official visits. The only commit that is not on campus

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Six Second-Year Players Key to the USC Trojans' Success

The USC Trojans freshman class has garnered much attention the last year and a half. While their 2025 recruiting class doesn’t have the same notoriety,

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 29

USC Make Late Push for Four-Star Offensive Line Recruit

College football fans know recruiting changes constantly, even for schools that once looked done with adding talent. Case in point for the USC Trojans.

Preview: USC Trojans Baseball in the College Station NCAA Regional

During the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament, the USC Trojans fell short against their crosstown rival, the UCLA Bruins, losing 7-5. The loss will now send the Trojans on the road for NCAA Tournament Regional Play hosted in College Station, Texas.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 28

Three Reasons 5-Star Mark Bowman Can Become A USC Difference-Maker

As the USC Trojans look ahead to the 2026 season, coach Lincoln Riley has helped USC to once again have one of the best recruiting classes in the country, which includes tight end Mark Bowman, who reclassified and opted to forgo his senior season at Mater Dei.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 28

USC Baseball Regional Central: Starting Pitchers, Lineups, Everything to Know

The march to a national title is beginning for USC Trojans baseball. USC (43-15 overall) may have lost out on securing the Big Ten title and hosting a NCAA Tournament regional.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 28

Early Season Schedule Provides Rare Opportunity for USC Trojans

The Big Ten announced the start time and TV schedule for USC’s first four games of the 2026 season, starting with a week 0 matchup against San Jose State on August 29 that will be broadcast on NBC. The Trojans host Fresno State on a Friday night in week 1 and then host Louisiana in an 8:00 p.m.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 28

USC Basketball Starting Lineup Prediction With New Recruits, Transfers

There is much excitement surrounding the USC Trojans basketball program as they enter the 2026-27 college basketball season, the third under coach Eric Musselman.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 28

USC’s Kameryn Crawford Is Making A Serious Breakout Push

Heading into the 2026 season, the USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley have an opportunity to take a step forward as a team, but specifically as a defense,

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 28

USC Baseball’s Keys to Winning College Station Regional With Texas A&M Looming

USC baseball is on a mission to play spoiler as the No. 2 seed in the College Station Regional hosted by the No. 12 Texas A&M Aggies. The Trojans are making their first back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances since 2001-02 and are looking to build off of last season's push.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / May 27

USC’s Lincoln Riley Passed By Big Ten Coaches In National Ranking

CBS Sports released their annual top-25 Power Four head coaching rankings. In the 11th edition of the rankings, eight Big Ten coaches were ranked with Curt Cignetti (No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 27

USC Trojans Schedule Update Reveals Four Game Times, TV Broadcast

With the month of May coming to an end, college football season is slowly approaching. College football fans got a small taste on Wednesday, May 27 with the Big Ten releasing the TV schedule for weeks 0-3 and special date games.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 27

USC’s Defensive Recruiting Haul Hits Critical Official Visit Stretch

Official visit season is upon us for USC. The Trojans will begin hosting recruits for a couple of days starting this weekend. With USC having assembled

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 27

The Latest On USC's Push For St. John Bosco Recruit Elisha Mueller

USC is going light on the offensive line in the 2027 class, which will put more of an emphasis on it in the 2028 class and the Trojans board is starting to take shape heading into the summer.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 27

How SEC's Proposed 16-Team Playoff Would Impact USC

The annual spring meetings for the SEC have brought up some interesting storylines. Last year’s hot topic issue was implementing a nine-game conference schedule, which will be in effect this upcoming season.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / May 27

USC Trojans Give Quarterback Jayden Maiava Explosive New Receiver Talent

The ability to create dynamic passing plays at a high rate or score in an instant with explosive plays. It is a luxury to have and something that has been a specialty for any offense under USC coach Lincoln Riley over the past decade plus.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / May 26

USC’s Boobie Feaster's Trajectory Could Mirror Rising College Stars

Alabama Crimson Tide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams took college football by storm in the fall of 2024. Williams, a five-star recruit, reclassified and

USC's Updated Betting Odds Imply Difficult Draw in Regional

The USC Trojans baseball qualified for their second consecutive NCAA Tournament on Monday. USC is No. 2 seed in the College Station Regional that is being hosted by the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 26

USC's Offensive Recruiting Outlook Heading Into Official Visit Season

USC will begin hosting high school recruits for official visits this weekend. With most of the Trojans 2027 class is assembled, they will only take two to three more recruits in this class, with the third most likely coming in the fall.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 26

Updated Recruiting Rankings Show a Sudden Shift for USC

The USC Trojans have pulled in 13 verbal commitments with June still ahead in 2026. Nine hold four-stars or five, with Honor Fa'alave-Johnson representing the latter ranking for the 2027 class.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 26

USC Builds Momentum With Four-Star Safety Recruiting Target

Heading into the summer, the USC Trojans' 2028 recruiting class has grown to 78 offerees. Now the Trojans will have a chance to sign a California native to their secondary, which is a position of need.

USC's National Championship Odds Come Into Focus Ahead of NCAA Tournament

The USC Trojans baseball team, with a 43-15 overall record, enters the NCAA Tournament primed to make a run at the College World Series in Omaha for the first time since 2001.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 26

Key Factor That Favors Texas A&M Over USC in NCAA Regional

The USC Trojans earned a No. 2 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament and will head to the College Station Regional, hosted by the Texas A&M Aggies out of

Braylan Shelby News / USC Trojans on SI / May 26

Three Ways Defensive End Braylan Shelby Can Raise NFL Draft Stock

As the USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley enter the 2026 season, defensive end Braylan Shelby could become one of USC’s most important players with his constant progression throughout his collegiate career.