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USC Trojan Star Rai Benjamin Dominates To Win At Outdoor National Championships

At the National Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon, 2024 Olympic Gold Medalist in the men’s 400-meter hurdles Rai Benjamin extended his eight-year unbeaten streak against American-only fields, once again winning the National title to secure his bid to the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

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USC Trojans Kamari Ramsey Reveals Mindset With Current NIL Landscape

The USC Trojans have been one of the most successful teams in the new era of college football with the use of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. In June, there was another shift with NIL, as the House vs.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 3

USC Trojans Commit Breck Kolojay Announces Update In Recruitment

The USC Trojans landed a big commitment on Friday from IMG Academy (Fla.) four-star interior offensive lineman Breck Kolojay over Miami and Georgia. Several

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / August 2

USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley Gives Update On DJ Wingfield, NCAA Lawsuit

USC Trojans defensive lineman DJ Wingfield is currently suing the NCAA after his waiver for an extra year of eligibility was denied. With Wingfield declared ineligible ahead of the 2025 season, he is in "limbo," as USC coach Lincoln Riley calls it.

Lincoln Riley News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1

Lincoln Riley calls out NCAA amid lawsuit filed by USC player

Lincoln Riley did not hide his frustrations with the NCAA amid its ongoing legal battle.

Lincoln Riley shares biggest difference in QB Jayden Maiava as USC tries to bounce back

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USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 1

Paul Finebaum Drops Another Harsh Take on USC Trojans’ Lincoln Riley

ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum has once again taken aim at USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley, questioning his trajectory in Los Angeles as the 2025 season approaches.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 1

USC Trojans Freshman Quarterback Husan Longstreet Showing Impressive Traits

Everyone knows USC Trojans five-star freshman quarterback Husan Longstreet has a live arm. It was on display throughout his high school career and on the national stage when he competed at the Elite 11 Finals last summer.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / August 1

USC Trojans Beat Out Miami, Georgia, Others For Final Summer 2026 Commitment

The day finally came for elite offensive lineman Breck Kolojay to announce which school he would be committing to and why it would be the USC Trojans. LAFB has felt that USC was in a really good spot to land the Kolojay for weeks and put in a prediction for it to happen.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / August 1

USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley Land Elite Offensive Line Recruit Over Georgia Bulldogs

Four-star offensive line prospect Breck Kolojay committed to the USC Trojans on Friday, Aug. 1, becoming the 32nd member of USC coach Lincoln Riley's recruiting class of 2026.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 1

USC Trojans' Flex Deep Pockets During General Manager Search, Chad Bowden Hiring

A recent upgrade to the college football world is the arrival of general managers for collegiate football programs -- a position made for overseeing all program operations.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 1

How USC Trojans' Trumain Carroll Earned Players' Respect Over Offseason

In a time where athlete performance is evolving just like the sport of college football, strength and conditioning coaches around the nation are instilling the same foundation that's been laid down -- to coach kids hard.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 1

USC Trojans Legends Dominate Madden 26 Wide Receiver Rankings

Throughout the years, the USC Trojans have produced a lot of talented wide receivers. From Marquise Lee to Michael Pittman Jr., the Trojans have gotten

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / July 31

Lincoln Riley shares biggest difference in QB Jayden Maiava as USC tries to bounce back

Jayden Maiava is going to be the USC Trojans starting quarterback from the get-go in 2025.

Major college football coach says athletes, society 'softer'

Notre Dame quarterback race takes surprising turn

Brian Kelly explains LSU's one-track focus heading into season opener

Why the Big 12 is a Power Four conference in name only

Five under-the-radar national title contenders in college football

NFL Draft intel: SEC QB may be a challenging evaluation for scouts

Makai Lemon News / USC Trojans on SI / July 31

USC Trojans Receiver Turning Heads Of NFL Draft Scouts

USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon is coming off a 52-reception, 764-yard, and three-touchdown season in 2024, where he established himself as the go-to weapon in a loaded wide receiver room.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 31

D'Anton Lynn Reveals USC Trojans Defense Biggest Improvement

The 2025 college football season is quickly approaching, and the USC Trojans kick off their training camp this week. The Trojans finished the season with a 7-6 overall record, going 4-5 in Big Ten conference play, and looking to improve this season. The Big Ten conference is known to be physical at the line of scrimmage.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 30

Gilbert Arenas Arrested, Accused of Operating Illegal Gambling At His Home

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday on federal charges tied to an alleged illegal gambling business, according to an indictment unsealed by the U.S.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / July 29

USC QB is clear on the Trojans' expectations for 2025

There's going to be a ton of pressure on USC to perform this season, because another 7-6 year is just not going to get it done.

Insider emphasizes USC's biggest 'weakness'

What USC cornerback Chasen Johnson said about Trovon Reed, relationship

USC transfer Eli Sanders fulfilling childhood dream

20 college football coaches who are on the hot seat in 2025

Elijah Newby News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29

USC Trojans’ Elijah Newby Addresses Offseason Preparation Amid Position Change

The USC Trojans moved Elijah Newby from linebacker to defensive end last December as they prepared to face Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl. That move became permanent in the spring. Newby, a former four-star recruit in the 2024 cycle is no stranger to getting after the quarterback.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / July 29

Mystics rookies leading unexpected playoff push

The Washington Mystics' youth movement is working pretty well.

Man sentenced to prison for stalking Caitlin Clark

The best player in the WNBA right now is someone no one is talking about

Weekly WNBA takeaways: Sparks are dangerous; Kelsey Mitchell is carrying Fever

The 'No. 1 overall WNBA Draft picks' quiz

USC Trojans News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Sophomore Talent Predicts National Championship for USC 'in Next Couple of Years'

The USC Trojans have re-won local talent on the recruiting trail. The 2026 class currently features 15 players from Southern California. Now a rising sophomore gave a stirring take of the Trojans.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / July 29

Experts Confirm Previous USC Trojans 4-Star Commitment Prediction

We have been bullish on 4-star offensive lineman Breck Kolojay committing to the USC Trojans for quite some time. I did a video 2 weeks ago, stating that I thought the Trojans were in a really good spot with Kolojay, and that I felt confident that he would ultimately end up with USC.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / July 29

USC Trojans News: Update On Wild DJ Wingfield Lawsuit, Season In Jeopardy

It has been a bit of a roller coaster for offensive lineman DJ Wingfield after he transferred to the USC Trojans. When the NCAA announced a new waiver exemption for players who played at least a year of non-NCAA football (primarily for JUCO players), Wingfield believed that he would be granted another year of eligibility.

USC Trojans News / Hoops Rumors / July 23

Son of former NBA star could miss freshman season at USC

One of the nation’s top incoming freshmen and a potential first-round pick in the 2026 draft has suffered a torn meniscus that could sideline him for the entire season.

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USC Trojans News / Athlon Sports / July 23

USC Five-Star freshman Alijah Arenas Suffers Devastating Injury

The USC Trojans men's basketball program got some tough news regarding top 2025 recruit Alijah Arenas on Wednesday. According to senior NBA insider Chris Haynes, Arenas has suffered a torn meniscus, which has put his status for the 2025-26 men's college basketball season in serious jeopardy.

Gilbert Arenas News / Larry Brown Sports / July 23

Awful injury news emerges about Alijah Arenas

Alijah Arenas has experienced another brutal setback. The prized USC freshman Arenas has suffered a tear of his meniscus, veteran basketball writer Chris Haynes reported on Wednesday.