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USC Trojans Quarterbacks are Quietly Owning the NFL

The USC Trojans are making their mark in the NFL as former USC quarterbacks Sam Darnold (Seattle Seahawks) and Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears) have combined for the fourth-most passing yards in the NFL through week 9.

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Why Isn’t Jayden Maiava Running More For The USC Trojans?

USC Trojans fans have enjoyed watching the USC running game this season. But with the injuries suffered to their running backs, there will be times when they will struggle to move the ball on the ground.

USC Trojans News / NBC Sports / October 30

Watch: USC Trojans vs. Nebraska is an opportunity to reset narratives | Rushing The Field

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 30

USC Trojans Closing In On Elite Five-Star Point Guard Recruit

The USC Trojans kicked off their 2026 recruiting class by landing twin brothers Darius and Adonis Ratliff, both of whom are four-star recruits. It's the first time USC coach Eric Musselman has landed a pair of high school forward recruits during his tenure with the Trojans.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 29

Why USC's Tight Ends Are The Trojans Quiet Secret Weapon

The No. 23 USC Trojans are seven games through the season, and sit at 5-2 heading into their week 10 road contest at the Nebraska Cornhuskers. With this season presenting returning and breakout players, one of the biggest offensive takeaways has been the significance of two tight ends.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 29

USC vs. Nebraska prediction: What the analytics say

Another big test awaits Lincoln Riley and No. 23 USC on the road on Saturday, this time against unranked Nebraska in college football’s Week 10 action in the Big Ten.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 29

How USC Trojans Are Planning for Drastic Weather Change vs. Nebraska

Southern California has been hit with a heat wave in late October, with temperatures reaching the low to mid-90s, as the USC Trojans prepare to play its coldest game to date in the Big Ten conference. USC travels to Nebraska in a highly anticipated showdown at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 29

USC Trojans Sneak Into New Power Rankings Before Ultimate Test

Coming off the No. 23 USC Trojans final bye week of the season, the Trojans gear up for another road contest at Nebraska Cornhuskers for another primetime

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 29

The Five-Star Tight End Recruit Potentially Joining Mark Bowman At USC

The USC Trojans are finding an immense amount of success at recruiting the tight end position. In the 2026 recruiting cycle, the Trojans have landed a pair of elite tight end prospects that are sure to make an impact when they get on campus.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / October 29

USC Coach Lincoln Riley Gives Complicated Injury Updates Before Nebraska Game

The No. 23 USC Trojans are just days away from a road Big Ten showdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. USC coach Lincoln Riley spoke to reporters after practice and gave an update on if he expects his offensive linemen (Killian O' Connor, Elijah Paige, etc) to be healthy enough to return to the lineup.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 28

USC's Lincoln Riley Reveals Favorite Trait of Trojans Quarterback Jayden Maiava

The No. 23 USC Trojans are back in the AP 25 Poll thanks in large part to USC quarterback Jayden Maiava leading one of the best offenses in the country.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 28

USC Trojans' Path to College Football Playoff Berth

The No. 23 USC Trojans are 5-3 and 3-1 in Big Ten play, a solid position to be entering the last five weeks of conference competition. Last season's 4-5

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 28

Analytics Predict USC Trojans' Remaining Schedule

The No. 23 USC Trojans will face off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday night with their College Football Playoff hopes on the line. The Trojans have a 5-2 record coming out of a bye week.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 28

USC Trojans Recruiting Next Potential Travis Hunter In Elite Five-Star Prospect

The USC Trojans are looking to kick off their 2027 recruiting class by landing a commitment from one of the top two-way players in the cycle. Five-star athlete Honor Fa'alave-Johnson is one of the top players in the 2027 cycle and has been getting pursued by nearly every top team in college football, including the Trojans.

King Miller News / USC Trojans on SI / October 27

This USC X-Factor Could Change Everything Against Nebraska

The No. 23 USC Trojans are 5-2 entering their final stretch of Big Ten competition, with five matchups remaining. Since coach Lincoln Riley's roster rebuilding in the offseason, Trojan fans have been thoroughly impressed with the added talent, especially running backs Waymond Jordan and Eli Sanders.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / October 27

The One Thing Holding Jayden Maiava Back From A USC Playoff Run

Turn the bad plays from interceptions to incompletions. It was a point of emphasis for the USC Trojans offensive staff with redshirt junior quarterback Jayden Maiava heading into his second season with the program. And through the first four and a half games of the season, Maiava had done exactly that.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 27

USC Trojans Flip Elite Tight End To Bolster No. 1 Ranked Recruiting Class

The USC Trojans hosted three key recruiting targets for the 2026 cycle on Oct. 11 when they defeated Michigan 31-13 at the Coliseum in Northwest Mississippi CC cornerback Jakwon Morris, Santa Margarita (Calif.) three-star cornerback Jayden Crowder and Southwestern College (Calif.) tight end Josiah Jefferson.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / October 27

Elite JUCO TE flips commitment from Utah to USC

The USC Trojans are keeping one of the top junior college recruits home.

Alabama loses 2027 commitment with Deion Sanders, Colorado looming

Badgers’ 2026 commitment sets new B1G visits as a defensive lineman

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USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 27

Weather Concerns Loom For USC Trojans at Nebraska

After their final bye week of the season, the No. 23 USC Trojans will face another pivotal road test against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln on Saturday night with their College Football Playoff hopes on the line.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 27

USC Trojans Just Hit a Rare NBA Milestone That Few Programs Can Claim

USC basketball’s professional legacy is shining brighter than ever. According to Deeg Sports, the Trojans rank third among all college programs in NBA player production through the opening week of the 2025–26 season — trailing only Kentucky and Duke.