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In their first game back in Los Angeles following a difficult three-game Midwest road trip to begin the 2026 calendar year, the USC Trojans defeated the Maryland Terrapins 88-71.

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Lincoln Riley’s Latest Move Reinforces a USC Strength

USC announced the re-signing of guard Alani Noa on Tuesday. The news comes as a surprise because Noa was not around the week of practice leading up to Alamo Bowl or travel with the team for the game and was listed as out because of undisclosed reasons.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 14

USC Women’s Basketball Faces Defining Five-Game Big Ten Test

For USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb and the Trojans, the margin for error is gone. Starting Thursday, USC Trojans women’s basketball enters the most punishing stretch of its Big Ten schedule, a five-game run that may ultimately define its postseason outlook.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 14

USC Fans Won't Love Injury News From Alijah Arenas

The USC Trojans men's basketball team secured another win over a Big Ten opponent, defeating the Maryland Terrapins in the Galen Center 88-71. USC now moves to 14-3 overall and 3-3 in conference play.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 14

USC Trojans Recruiting Trend Surges With 4-Star Rahzario Edwards

The USC Trojans got their 2027 recruiting class started by landing a commitment from an in-state recruit in four-star cornerback Aaryn Washington. Now, the Trojans are looking to add another in-state recruit into the fold as they ramp up their pursuit of four-star tight end Rahzario Edwards.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 13

USC Trojans' Transfer Portal Class Receives Surprising Ranking

The USC Trojans have not been one of the most active teams in the transfer portal. USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans have received seven portal commitments, compared to 19 outgoing transfers.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 100-yard playoff rusher by team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to rush for at least 100 yards in a playoff game for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / January 12

Lincoln Riley's Biggest Winners From Transfer Portal

Following a 9-4 finish in 2025, the No. 16 USC Trojans look to take a major step forward in their fifth season under coach Lincoln Riley. The Trojans, after falling just short of their goal of earning a spot in the College Football Playoff this season, aim to reach the championship stage in 2026.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 12

USC Fans Will Love 4-Star Recruit Aaryn Washington’s Bold Proclamation

The USC Trojans landed a big commitment over the weekend from Mater Dei (Calif.) four-star cornerback Aaryn Washington. The No. 51 overall recruit and No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 12

USC Trojans National Championship Odds Revealed for 2026 Season

Despite missing the College Football Playoff after the 2025 regular season with a 9-3 record, the USC Trojans have the 12th-best odds of winning the national championship next season at +3500, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 11

USC Trojans Recruits Well-Represented in Polynesian Bowl

Ahead of the USC Trojans 2026 early signing class arriving in Los Angeles, plenty of recruits have earned invites to all-star bowl games designed for elite high school football stars.

College Basketball (W) News / USC Trojans on SI / January 11

Former USC Guard Avery Howell Thriving In New Role With Big Ten Rival

Washington Huskies sophomore guard Avery Howell didn’t leave USC because she couldn’t play. Through the first half of the season, the former Trojan guard has emerged as one of the most productive and reliable players in the Big Ten, thriving in an expanded role after transferring to Washington.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 11

Which Returning USC Freshmen Made The Biggest Impact This Season

With the 2026 class officially enrolling on campus this week, let’s take a look back at which returning freshman had the biggest impact for the USC Trojans

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 11

USC Trojans Recruits Steal the Show at Navy All-American Bowl

The USC Trojans' No. 1 ranked recruiting class was well-presented this week in San Antonio for the Navy All-American Bowl. But the Trojans just didn’t have the most signees at the prestigious high school All-Star game, they stole the show the entire week, led by five-star edge Luke Wafle.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 11

What's Next For USC After Husan Longstreet's Transfer Portal Announcement

When he first arrived on campus, USC fans were excited and optimistic about the future of Corona, California, native quarterback Husan Longstreet. Those dreams, however, were shattered on Thursday as Longstreet decided to enter the transfer portal.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 10

USC Trojans' Recruiting, Transfer Portal Additions Poised For Immediate Impact

The USC Trojans have positioned themselves to become one of the stronger teams in college football next season, based off their 2026 recruiting class and their incoming transfers from the transfer portal.

USC Women’s Basketball vs. Minnesota: Preview, Prediction

No. 21 USC Trojans women’s basketball heads back on the road Sunday afternoon searching for a response. After back-to-back losses for the first time in nearly a year, USC travels to Minneapolis for its first-ever game at Williams Arena, facing the Minnesota Golden Gophers in an early Big Ten matchup that carries real urgency.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 10

USC Star Ja’Kobi Lane Training with Former Pro Receiver Ahead of NFL Draft

NFL Draft season will be here before you know it, and USC Trojans receiver Ja’Kobi Lane is preparing to improve his stock. Lane is down in Huntington Beach to train with former NFL receiver and current Santa Margarita (Calif.) receivers coach TJ Houshmandzadeh.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 10

USC Trojans Land Commitment from Mater Dei 4-Star Recruit

The USC Trojans have landed its first commit in the 2027 class in Mater Dei (Calif.) four-star cornerback Aaryn Washington, he announced at the Navy All-American Bowl on Saturday. Washington chose his hometown school over offers from Alabama, Ohio State, Nebraska, and Washington.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 10

USC Trojans Trending For Navy All-American Bowl Recruit

The Navy All-American Bowl will take place on Saturday, Jan. 10, and several top recruits will announce their commitments. The USC Trojans are pushing to kick off their 2027 recruiting class, and could earn their first commitment over the weekend.

Carlon Jones News / Yardbarker / January 6

Former USC DL a huge portal addition for Arkansas

Arkansas has picked up a huge addition in the transfer portal.

Winners, losers from Day 1 of college football transfer portal

Drew Mestemaker's transfer to Oklahoma State highlights major flaws in college football

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 6

Coen Carr's 18-point effort propels No. 12 Michigan State past USC

Coen Carr scored 18 points and pulled down six rebounds as No. 12 Michigan State rolled to an 80-51 win over USC.

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / January 3

No. 4 UCLA women continue to look like national title threats after convincing win over No. 17 USC

It is hard to find another team in women's college basketball that has looked more impressive all season than the fourth-ranked UCLA Bruins.

Lincoln Riley News / Larry Brown Sports / January 1

USC icon goes on profane rant after Trojans' Alamo Bowl loss

A former USC Trojans star had a rather profane response to the team’s Alamo Bowl loss to TCU on Tuesday. USC lost to TCU in overtime 27-24 at the Alamodome

TCU walks off No. 16 USC in OT on wild third-down play to end Alamo Bowl

USC got clowned for losing Alamo Bowl in the most embarrassing fashion

USC WR made one of the craziest catches of the season

Lincoln Riley puts blame directly on Notre Dame for ending historic series with USC

The 25 greatest players in Notre Dame football history

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz