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Deshonne Redeaux Reveals Conversation That Persuaded 4-star to Choose USC: Exclusive

Deshonne Redeaux is a prized local recruit for the USC Trojans' 2026 class. The four-star even channeled his inner recruiting coordinator to help seal one massive verbal commitment over the summer.

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Analyst Continues Pushing False Narratives About USC Trojans

The momentum surrounding the USC Trojans program is the highest it has been in quite some time. Part of that is due to the top-ranked 2026 recruiting class.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 9

USC Trojans’ Lincoln Riley Addresses Secondary Depth After Prophet Brown Injury

The USC Trojans suffered a significant blow to its secondary on Friday when redshirt senior cornerback Prophet Brown went down with a non-contact injury that will keep him out for the first part of the season.

Lake McRee News / USC Trojans on SI / August 9

USC Trojans’ Lake McRee Addresses Impact of New Position Coach, Final Season

Time certainly does fly. A student-athlete can go from being a wide-eyed freshman trying to navigate being away from home for the first time, to a more grounded senior with a college degree in the blink of an eye. USC Trojans redshirt senior tight end Lake McRee is one of just a few players that still remain from the previous regime.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / August 9

How much pressure is USC HC Lincoln Riley under heading into fourth season?

Will the upcoming 2025 season prove a make-or-break year for Riley?

Way-too-early NFL Draft intel: Does Penn State have Saquon Barkley 2.0?

Why ESPN's Rece Davis is right about college football schedule comparisons

Texas Tech gets big recruiting win with 2027 five-star defender

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

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 9

USC Trojans Current Roster Underwhelming for College Football Playoff Chances?

The USC Trojans' No. 1 ranked 2026 recruiting has generated buzz across college football as impressive, exciting and talented. What fans would have loved

Prophet Brown News / LAFB Network / August 8

Projecting The USC Trojans Starting DBs After Prophet Brown Injury

The USC Trojans were dealt a big blow today as Lincoln Riley told us after practice that defensive back Prophet Brown suffered a non-contact injury that will sideline him for quite some time.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / August 8

Jayden Maiava Reveals Toughest USC Trojans Defender in Practice

USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava will be the starting quarterback for the Trojans when they kick off their season on Aug. 30 against Missouri State.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 8

USC Trojans Legend Troy Polamalu Shares Fond Memory of Pete Carroll

Although it's been 15 years since the legendary USC Trojans coach Pete Carroll led the program, memories and praise for the national championship winning coach still circulate often.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 8

Early USC Trojans Fall Camp Takeaways: Ja'Kobi Lane's Week One Status in Jeopardy?

The USC Trojans are a week into fall camp, so what are some takeaways as the season approaches? Just as a reminder, all of the information comes from the stretching and individual drills portion of practice.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / August 7

USC Trojans Breakout Candidate Snubbed From Preseason Watch List

You could make the argument that Ja’Kobi Lane is the most dynamic USC Trojans player on offense. You could also make the argument that after Jeremiah Smith of Ohio State, Lane could contend for the next-best receiver in the entire Big Ten.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 7

Sam Darnold Out For Preseason Opener, Not Facing Former USC Trojans Star Coach

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will not play in the Seahawks preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders. The former USC Trojans star will not face the former USC Trojans coach Pete Carroll, who is now the coach of the Raiders.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 7

USC Trojans Targeting Elite In-State Recruit For Position Of Need

The USC Trojans' coaching staff has been active on the recruiting trail in recent weeks as they try to build out the foundation of their 2027 recruiting class.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 6

Three USC Trojans Stand Out As Biggest Weapons To Threaten In Big Ten Conference

After numerous preseason polls and predictions have come across the internet, the USC Trojans have found themselves both favored and overlooked. What the college football world knows is that Lincoln Riley is potentially on the hot seat...

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 6

USC Trojans To Land Another Elite Defensive Lineman Recruit From New Jersey?

The USC Trojans made a big splash this summer when they landed Hun School (N.J.) five-star EDGE Luke Wafle over schools such as Ohio State, Penn State and Florida in the 2026 cycle. Wafle, the No.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / August 6

New era taking shape for Mystics ahead of WNBA trade deadline

The WNBA trade deadline is almost here, and for the Mystics, it’s clear a new era is taking shape.

Mystics and Storm execute a rare win-win trade

Hot-starting Sky finally snap ugly losing streak, outlast Mystics without Angel Reese

The 'WNBA Most Valuable Player award winners' quiz

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 5

USC Trojans Husan Longstreet Taking 'Giant Steps' In Fall Camp

The USC Trojans are gearing up for the 2025 season with quarterback Jayden Maiava leading the offense. Maiava was confirmed as the starter by USC coach Lincoln Riley at Big Ten media days, but that has not tempered the excitement surrounding former five-star recruit, freshman quarterback Husan Longstreet.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 5

USC Trojans' DJ Wingfield Hearing Date Set in Lawsuit Against NCAA

In January, following the 2024 college football season, interior offensive lineman DJ Wingfield transferred to the USC Trojans. Wingfield transferred from the Purdue Boilermakers with the belief he has another year of eligibility, but has been awaiting a trial to decide his status for the 2025 season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 5

USC Trojans' Ja’Kobi Lane Injury Update: Fall Camp Observations

The USC Trojans took the field on Monday, Aug. 4 for the fifth practice of fall camp. Media members were allowed to watch the entire practice but are only allowed to report on everything seen during stretching and individual period.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 4

USC Trojans Legend Reggie Bush Named Greatest 5-Star Recruit of Modern Era

Few players in college football history have matched the hype that surrounded Reggie Bush when he signed with the USC Trojans. The San Diego native was a five-star recruit in the 2003 class and quickly became one of the most electrifying playmakers in the sport.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / August 4

USC Trojans' Luke Huard Reveals Jayden Maiava's Confidence Level in Year Two with Program

It’s a short distance from the locker room to Howard Jones field, but USC Trojans redshirt junior Jayden Maiava brings the energy every morning. He hypes up his teammates as he jogs onto the field. Maiava has become more of a vocal presence this season.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / August 4

USC Trojans Snubbed In Recent Wide Receiver Rankings?

The college football season is quickly approaching, and the USC Trojans are preparing for a big year. There are some changes to USC's offense heading into

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

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.

The 25 greatest NBA players who went to Duke

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.