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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

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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.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 26

USC's Skill Positions Earn High Praise From College Football Analyst

The USC Trojans look to have one of the more explosive skill position units in the country in the fall, which could help coach Lincoln Riley and USC make the College Football Playoff.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 26

USC Trojans' Biggest Recruiting Class Strength After Official Visits

The official visit season has come and gone. While most programs saw a wave of recruits head to their respective school, USC was the opposite. For starters, the Trojans only had two weekends where they hosted high school prospects.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 25

USC Trojans' Biggest Advantage in New Recruiting Strategy

From June 25 to June 28, a number of top recruits from the class of 2027 will be announcing their commitments, but the USC Trojans have already have a majority of their class committed: Three-star cornerback Kelvin Millington Four-star linebacker Frederrick Ford Three-star cornerback Stanley Peters Jr.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 25

USC Trojans Baseball Suffers Another Major Loss to Transfer Portal

USC Trojans catcher Isaac Cadena, after one season in Los Angeles, has decided to enter the transfer portal, where he’ll join his fourth school in four years.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 25

USC Trojans Announce Big Ten Media Days Representatives

The USC Trojans' representatives for 2026 Big Ten Football Media Days have been announced as quarterback Jayden Maiava and defensive linemen Jide Abasiri as well as Alex VanSumeren.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 25

USC Battling Multiple Big Ten Rivals For Recruit Landon Miller

The USC Trojans are a contender for class of 2028 recruit, linebacker Landon Miller. Miller was recently selected as one of the linebackers to go to The Opening Finals in Beaverton, Oregon.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 24

How USC's Incoming Five-Star Recruits Can Carve Out Key Roles

For the 2026 recruiting cycle, the USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley have the No. 1 overall class, which has included two five-star recruits in defensive

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 24

USC's Incoming Recruiting Class Fuels Change at Line of Scrimmage

When the USC Trojans joined the Big Ten in 2024, they were not well-equipped to handle what came with being in the conference at the line of scrimmage.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 23

Four-Star Receiver Hayden Koo Shares the Latest on Recruitment After Recent USC Offer

Tustin (Calif.) 2028 four-star receiver Hayden Koo has seen his recruiting profile skyrocket over the past couple of months. Koo, the No. 160 overall prospect, No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 23

USC Trojans' No. 1-Ranked Recruiting Class Creates Competition at Key Position

To help make next season a successful one, USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans made a big effort in recruiting, which resulted in signing the No. 1-ranked class in the nation for 2026.

Eric Musselman News / USC Trojans on SI / June 23

Eric Musselman Shares Biggest Takeaways From USC Summer Practices

In his first availability of the 2026-27 season, USC Trojans men's basketball coach Eric Musselman spoke to the media about where his roster is at and revealed some of his takeaways in the early part of the summer.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 23

USC Trojans Defensive Back Room Bursting With Young Potential

The USC Trojans cracked the top 10 among best Big Ten pass defenses in 2025. Yet surrendering 207.5 yards per game didn't leave coach Lincoln Riley and his coaching staff complacent.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 23

Everything USC Freshman Christian Collins Said in First Media Appearance

USC Trojans five-star recruit and McDonalds All-American forward Christian Collins arrives in Los Angeles with high expectations. In what will be the third

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 23

USC Trojans Recruiting Target Austin Miller Commits to Big Ten Rival

USC’s focus on in-state talent is here to stay as the coaching staff begins the building blocks of the 2028 and 2029 recruiting cycle. While the Trojans are in the mix for local quarterbacks and defensive talent, they suffered an early blow on offense as one of their top recruits committed to Big Ten opponent Ohio State.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 23

How Mater Dei Pipeline Re-Established USC Recruiting in California

When Lincoln Riley arrived at Southern Cal in 2022, he relied on Oklahoma transfers and the previous class recruited by the former staff. Then from 2023 through 2024, Riley relied heavily on the transfer portal which resulted in incomplete rosters and disappointing seasons. By 2025, Riley’s recruiting process began to change.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 22

USC Trojans Freshman Class Boosting Big Ten Potential

The USC Trojans signed the No. 1 recruiting class for the 2026 cycle, and that freshman class could make a major impact on the Trojans' ranking in the Big Ten next season, as well as in future seasons.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 22

USC Trojans Targeting Elite In-State Offensive Line Recruits

Following the end of official visits, the USC Trojans hold one commitment on the offensive line in the 2027 class in Servite (Calif.) four-star offensive

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 22

Two Games That Could Put USC Coach Lincoln Riley on the Hot Seat

The 2026 college football season is shaping up to be an important stepping stone for the Trojans’ future. As they enter their third season in the Big Ten, they’re coming with the most returners in the conference and the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 22

Inside USC’s Pursuit of Linebacker Recruit Dylan Wafle

Official visits have changed over the years. Families have become a bigger part of the extravagant weekends for recruits. Avon Old Farms (Conn.) three-star

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 22

USC Trojans Freshman Class With Star Power To Shift National Perception

Some freshmen flash, others arrive and make an immediate impact for their program. USC signed the No. 1 recruiting class in the 2026 cycle that is filled with elite Southern California talent but they also made waves with top out-of-state players.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 17

USC Football: 2026 Trojans Season Preview and Prediction

USC's roster is less plug-and-play and more homegrown, bolstered by line depth, talented backs, a potentially elite quarterback in Jayden Maiava and an influx from one of the nation’s top recruiting classes, which is comprised of players who will contribute without being totally relied upon.

Makai Lemon News / Yardbarker / June 2

Eagles get Makai Lemon injury news after OTA scare

Expecting Lemon to fill Brown's shoes will be a tall order. That said, the Eagles moved up in the first round of the draft to make sure he didn't slip past them.

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