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USC Trojans Transfers Who Will Play the Biggest Roles Next Season

USC Trojans Transfers Who Will Play the Biggest Roles Next Season

Dreams of playing in the College Football Playoff are on every Trojan fan's mind as USC enters what could be a make-or-break fifth season for coach Lincoln Riley.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 29
USC's Way-Too-Early NCAA Tournament Projection With Expansion Looming

USC's Way-Too-Early NCAA Tournament Projection With Expansion Looming

College basketball’s postseason may look different by the time the 2027 NCAA Tournament comes around. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the NCAA has initiated the final steps to expand both the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament from 68 to 76 teams.  Would the USC Trojans land in this field according to the most recent bracketology projections?

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 29
USC Trojans Recruits Turning Heads as Early Enrollees

USC Trojans Recruits Turning Heads as Early Enrollees

USC targeted Oaks Christian (Calif.) four-star running back Deshonne Redeaux very early in the recruiting process and made it a priority to keep him in

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / April 29
Jayden Maiava's Biggest Key to Leading USC to the Playoff

Jayden Maiava's Biggest Key to Leading USC to the Playoff

USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava was eligible to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft but decided to return for one more season under coach Lincoln Riley.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / April 29

USC Fans Will Love What Anthony Jones Said About Running Back Riley Wormley

USC Trojans redshirt freshman running back Riley Wormley suffered a significant knee injury midway through his senior season of high school.  The Lone Star State native enrolled early last spring but continued to work his way back during the 2025 season.

USC Trojans News / 5 GOATs / April 29
Report: Mark Sanchez trial for felony battery delayed until July 13

Report: Mark Sanchez trial for felony battery delayed until July 13

Former quarterback Mark Sanchez won’t face trial for the charge of felony battery and multiple misdemeanors until July 13. According to WRTV, the date was changed from May 28 and it’s now the fourth time the trial date has been moved.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 29

One Underrated Trait in USC Freshman Quarterback Jonas Williams Stands Out

USC coach Lincoln Riley has always been incredibly diligent in the recruiting process when it comes to evaluating the quarterback position. It is always

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / April 29
Lincoln Riley's Three Biggest Priorities for USC After the NFL Draft

Lincoln Riley's Three Biggest Priorities for USC After the NFL Draft

Following the 2026 NFL Draft, the USC Trojans have now officially lost several key contributors from last season and have some work to do heading into

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 28
USC's California Recruiting Dominance is Paying Off in Visible Ways

USC's California Recruiting Dominance is Paying Off in Visible Ways

It’s not enough for the USC Trojans to make a big splash in the state of California in one recruiting cycle. It has to become the new normal.  After re-establishing itself as the premier recruiting power in its own backyard this past cycle, USC is making waves again in the 2027 cycle. They currently own the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 29
Alijah Arenas' Return Shifts USC's National Championship Odds

Alijah Arenas' Return Shifts USC's National Championship Odds

Entering their third season under coach Eric Musselman, the USC Trojans men’s basketball team has the opportunity to be a dangerous team in the Big Ten as star freshman guard Alijah Arenas announced his decision to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft and return to Los Angeles.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 28
Three Remaining USC Players Who Will Define the Season After NFL Draft Losses

Three Remaining USC Players Who Will Define the Season After NFL Draft Losses

After losing several players in the 2026 NFL Draft, the USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley are looking ahead to the 2026 season, which could be a crucial one for USC.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / April 27
Alijah Arenas Withdraws From NBA Draft, Returns To USC Trojans For 2026-27 Season

Alijah Arenas Withdraws From NBA Draft, Returns To USC Trojans For 2026-27 Season

In a whirlwind 24 hours that has USC Trojans fans buzzing, star sophomore guard Alijah Arenas delivered massive good news to the Trojans’ basketball program.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 27
USC Coach Anthony Jones Identifies the Next Step in King Miller’s Growth

USC Coach Anthony Jones Identifies the Next Step in King Miller’s Growth

USC coach Lincoln Riley spoke very highly of his running back room heading into last season, believing it was his best one yet at Southern Cal.  Part of that belief came because of the depth in the room, which included fourth-string walk-on King Miller.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 27
One USC Transfer Who Will Help Ease NFL Draft Losses and One Who Won't

One USC Transfer Who Will Help Ease NFL Draft Losses and One Who Won't

Following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, the USC Trojans will look at their transfer portal class to fill key holes left on the roster with one transfer who could make an impact, but another who won’t.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 27
Alijah Arenas Headlines Three USC Trojans Filed as Early NBA Draft Candidates

Alijah Arenas Headlines Three USC Trojans Filed as Early NBA Draft Candidates

There are three USC Trojans players that have been filed as early entry candidates for the 2026 NBA Draft out of 71 total players, the league announced on Monday, April 27.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 27
Three USC Trojans Who Could Declare Early for the 2027 NFL Draft

Three USC Trojans Who Could Declare Early for the 2027 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and three USC Trojans stars, wide receivers Makai Lamon, Ja’Kobi Lane, and safety Kamari Ramsey, all heard their names called.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 27
Five-Star Recruit Honor Fa'alave-Johnson Already Impacting USC

Five-Star Recruit Honor Fa'alave-Johnson Already Impacting USC

The commitment of five-star safety recruit Honor Fa'alave-Johnson is one that won't impact the USC Trojans on the field until 2027 at the earliest, but Trojans fans have plenty of reasons to be excited about what Fa'alave-Johnson will bring to USC's program once he does enroll.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 27
What Eagles may want from Pats for Brown after drafting Lemon

What Eagles may want from Patriots for A.J. Brown after drafting Makai Lemon

A report from before the draft said that Brown "likely" will be traded to the Patriots via a deal that won't become official until after June 1 because of Philadelphia's salary-cap situation. 

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USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / April 27
Steelers GM clears the air on Makai Lemon draft blunder

Steelers GM clears the air on Makai Lemon draft blunder

The Pittsburgh Steelers were forced to pivot away from their preferred first-round selection.

WR Germie Bernard will provide Steelers exactly what they need
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Nick Saban makes U-Turn after calling a Cowboys pick 'a reach'
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USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 25
USC’s Breakout Season Comes Down to One Burning Question

USC’s Breakout Season Comes Down to One Burning Question

The 2026 season will define whether USC football is ready to truly arrive in the Big Ten or if they're just another resume booster for the true contenders in the conference.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 25
One USC Trojans Freshman Maximizing His Opportunity in Spring Practice

One USC Trojans Freshman Maximizing His Opportunity in Spring Practice

Madden Riordan grew up a USC fan. The Trojans freshman safety committed to his hometown school in the fall of 2023, his sophomore year of high school and

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / April 24
Makai Lemon can help Jalen Hurts fix his biggest flaw

New Eagles WR Makai Lemon can help QB Jalen Hurts fix his biggest flaw

The Philadelphia Eagles traded up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft to grab Lemon, and it's easy to see why.

Eagles' Howie Roseman updates status of A.J. Brown trade rumors after drafting Makai Lemon
Eagles pull off rare trade with Cowboys to draft potential A.J. Brown replacement
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USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / April 24
Roseman updates status of Brown trade rumors after drafting Lemon

Eagles' Howie Roseman updates status of A.J. Brown trade rumors after drafting Makai Lemon

Following the Lemon pick, Roseman sang a familiar tune regarding Brown's current status with the organization.

Eagles pull off rare trade with Cowboys to draft potential A.J. Brown replacement
What Patriots HC Mike Vrabel said about huge update on potential trade for Eagles' A.J. Brown
A.J. Brown makes major Eagles decision as Patriots trade rumors heat up
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USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / April 23
Eagles pull off rare trade with Cowboys to draft potential A.J. Brown replacement

Eagles pull off rare trade with Cowboys to draft potential A.J. Brown replacement

The Philadelphia Eagles traded up in the first round to grab a wide receiver, and they did it by dealing with a division rival. 

Curt Cignetti keeps winning as Fernando Mendoza goes No.1 overall in 2026 NFL Draft
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USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 23
Three Things To Know About USC Receiver Makai Lemon

Three Things To Know About USC Receiver Makai Lemon

Heading into the 2025 season, wide receiver Makai Lemon of the USC Trojans was a solid NFL prospect, but did not garner significant national attention.

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