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College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 5
Matt Leinart Brought to Tears by Heartfelt Surprise During Big Noon Kickoff
On the first full Saturday of the 2026 college football season, fans were treated to a deeply personal moment during Big Noon Kickoff, as former USC quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart was moved to tears by a surprise message from his son.
USC Legend Matt Leinart Weighs in on Makai Lemon, Ja'Kobi Lane NFL Potential
The USC Trojans now have seven wide receivers playing in the NFL for the 2026 season. School legend and past Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart witnessed the stardom of former USC wide receivers Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane himself.
USC Legend Matt Leinart Pulls Back Curtain on Questions Facing Gary Patterson
USC Trojans quarterback legend Matt Leinart feels the energy for the 2026 squad. He's taken notice of the notable changes that coach Lincoln Riley made.
The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?
College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / August 27
USC Legend Matt Leinart Speaks Candidly on Confidence Level in Lincoln Riley
USC Trojans quarterback legend Matt Leinart knows what coach Lincoln Riley is facing for the 2026 campaign. The latter feels more heat than the late August heat wave intensifying on Los Angeles.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Arizona Cardinals News / EssentiallySports / August 27
'Wasn’t at My Best': Former Cardinals QB Reveals How He Screwed Up His Date With Rihanna
Former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart admits he blew his date with Rihanna because nerves and a lack of confidence got the better of him. “I wasn’t at my best,” Matt Leinart said on the Dan Patrick Show.
NFL News / NBC Sports / August 26
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 20
Barry Sanders picks 49ers as his ideal modern NFL offense
Could you imagine a player like Barry Sanders in head coach Kyle Shanahan's San Francisco 49ers offense? The Hall of Famer can, and he likes the fit. Appearing on the Throwbacks podcast with Matt Leinart, Sanders was asked which modern NFL offense he would choose to play in.
USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 19
Matt Leinart Reveals Players He Would Un-Retire USC Jersey Number For
Former USC Trojans star quarterback Matt Leonard made headlines when he voiced that he wouldn’t un-retire his No. 11 USC jersey for an incoming recruit. Matt Leinart played for the USC Trojans from 2001-2005.
NFL News / College Sports Only / March 17
Matt Leinart Refuses To Unretire No. 11 USC Jersey
There are few things more special than having your number retired at your alma mater. Matt Leinart doesn’t take that lightly. Leinart described on his podcast that USC has requested numerous times to unretire his coveted No.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Matt Leinart has strong stance on letting USC un-retire his number
Former USC quarterback Matt Leinart is taking a very firm stance on whether he would ever allow the school to issue his number again. Leinart said on his “Throwbacks” podcast that un-retiring his No.
USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 17
Matt Leinart Gives Candid Take on Un-Retiring Jersey Number for USC Recruits
Former USC Trojans quarterback Matt Leinart recently drew some attention for his stance on his retired jersey number at USC and if he would ever let a future Trojan star wear No.
Buffalo Bills News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22
Former Heisman Trophy winner rips Bills over Keon Coleman comments
Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula’s statement on wide receiver Keon Coleman during Wednesday’s press conference did not sit well with a lot of people inside and outside of the football fraternity.
LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / October 29
Former Heisman Trophy QB pitches reunion at LSU as Tigers look to replace Brian Kelly
The Tigers now have to fill one of the most coveted head-coaching jobs in college football, but also one of the most pressure-packed.
USC Trojans News / A to Z Sports / October 9
Former USC Trojans Heisman quarterback Matt Leinart tells Barstool's Dave Portnoy how he really feels
The USC Trojans are set to play the Michigan Wolverines at home on Saturday. This is a game where unranked USC, coming off a bye week, is looking for an upset over No.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 27
Matt Leinart Issues Apology After USC's Loss to Illinois
Key Points: No. 23 Illinois upsets No. 21 USC with last-second field goal in Week 5 thriller. Matt Leinart apologizes to Illinois fans after bold pregame prediction on "Big Noon Kickoff." Trojans suffer first loss of the season, fall to 4-1 heading into bye week.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 21, 2025
Exclusive: Matt Leinart reveals keys behind ‘big’ Caleb Williams prediction
USC football legend Matt Leinart is very high on fellow ex-Trojans star Caleb Williams as he enters his second season with the Chicago Bears. As the 2024 No.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20, 2025
Matt Leinart was brutally roasted after his son asked Amazon Alexa about former QB
Matt Leinart has two young sons who are getting to the age where they might want to learn more about their father, but the former star quarterback should probably avoid having them ask Amazon Alexa for information on him.
NFL News / The SportsRush / August 19, 2025
NFL Veteran Matt Leinart Gets Humbled After His Son Asks This Question to Alexa
Most football fans know the story of Matt Leinart. A prolific college QB at USC, many thought he was destined to become an all-time great. Instead, he became known as one of the biggest draft busts in NFL history.
USC Trojans News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19, 2025
Former USC Heisman winner claims Lincoln Riley is on the hot seat
Riley has gone 26-14 in his three seasons at USC.
USC Trojans News / Athlon Sports / June 30, 2025
USC Legend Matt Leinart Flexes 42-Point Outburst in Rec League
Over two decades separate Matt Leinart from winning the Heisman Trophy as the face of Pete Carroll's program. That doesn't mean the legendary USC Trojans quarterback doesn't still impress with his athletic ability.
NFL News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / June 22, 2025
Former Arizona Cardinals QB Reveals He Was Almost Traded to New York Giants
Former Arizona Cardinals QB Matt Leinart revealed he was nearly traded to the New York Giants back in 2010. Leinart - Arizona's first-round pick and tenth overall selection in the 2006 NFL Draft - didn't quite pan out in the desert, and when appearing on Throwbacks, Leinart walked through the trade talks.
Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / April 24, 2025
Cardinals Draft Bust Apologizes to Fans
As the 2025 NFL Draft looks to get underway later tonight, former Arizona Cardinals draft pick Matt Leinart needed to get something off his chest. "This message is to all the Arizona Cardinals fans," Leinart said in a video posted on social media.
SMU Mustangs News / Yardbarker / November 6, 2024
Cole Leinart, son of Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart, commits to SMU
The SMU Mustangs are 8-1 and ranked No. 13 in the country. They're having a great season and that has translated onto the recruiting trail in the form of a big win at quarterback.
Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / September 19, 2024
Former NFL QB rips Panthers for handling of Bryce Young as rookie
On the latest edition of the "Throwbacks" podcast, former NFL signal-caller and current analyst Matt Leinart ripped the Panthers for playing Young as a rookie.
College Football News / Yardbarker / August 18, 2023
One-time Heisman-winning QB names top five contenders for 2023 trophy
Can USC quarterback Caleb Williams take the award home again this season? One former Heisman winner thinks so.
College Football News / Yardbarker / December 11, 2022
Matt Leinart thinks Reggie Bush should get his Heisman back
Bush vacated his Heisman Trophy a decade ago after an investigation determined he and his family had received improper benefits, violating NCAA rules.
USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / December 10, 2022
2022 Heisman winner Caleb Williams receives high praise from former USC QBs
Williams became only the third USC quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday.
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