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Lincoln Riley Vouches for Changes to NIL Rules in College Football

During Big Ten Media Days, USC coach Lincoln Riley opened up about the current state of NIL spending. “I’ve always been one, like, I don’t want to have less than somebody has.

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How USC Coach Mike Ekeler Will Impact Trojans Games This Season

USC coach Lincoln Riley was tasked with replacing his defensive coordinator in January and eventually made a seismic move when he hired Hall of Famer Gary

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 2

Former USC Trojan Eyeing Return After Latest Eligibility Injunction

On July 31, Judge Charlotte Sweeney of the U.S. District Court of Colorado granted a class-wide preliminary injunction that will give Division I athletes a fifth year of eligibility.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / August 2

New Football Facility Breathes Fresh Air Into USC Trojans Program and Culture

Everything about USC has changed over the past two years. Lincoln Riley has essentially had two separate tenures in his time as the Trojans coach. There

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / August 1

Lincoln Riley, USC Stars Speak Candidly on Challenging Schedule

CHICAGO — The best way to change a national perception is to go out and make a statement in premier games. For USC, it will have multiple opportunities with one of college football’s toughest schedules in 2026.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 1

USC Freshman Boobie Feaster Already Turning Heads in Fall Camp

USC hit the practice field for the first time on Friday, July 31 to kickoff fall camp and freshman receiver Boobie Feaster wasted no time making a strong impression.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 1

USC Trojans Gain Early Momentum for Four-Star Receiver Recruit

The USC Trojans aim to build up a 2028 recruiting class that looks identical to the 2026 one. In other words, USC wants this next cycle to shoot all the way to the top of the recruiting rankings, too.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 1

Five USC Trojans Players About to Breakout in Fall Camp

Now the volume cranks up for the USC Trojans. The intensity dial and competitive nature kicks up a notch once the calendar flips to August. That also means players breaking out inside the practice field gates.

Jide Abasiri News / USC Trojans on SI / August 1

How Jide Abasiri’s Position Flexibility Bolsters USC Trojans Defensive Line

Jide Abasiri is no longer a young player on the team. The USC defensive lineman has become a more vocal player in his third season with the program. He is also down 15 pounds from a year ago to prepare for his new spot on the Trojans defensive front. "I stepped into a bigger leadership role," Abasiri said at Big Ten Media Days.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 1

USC Football Offseason Recap: Where Trojans Improved and Where It Didn't

The USC Trojans enter the 2026 season again with one of the most talented offenses in college football. Several position groups on the Trojans' roster will determine their fate of finally breaking through and making the College Football Playoff this season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 31

Best USC Trojans Football Games to Attend at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

The USC Trojans were one of nine Power Four college football programs to finish the 2025 season with an undefeated record at home. It was the second time during coach Lincoln Riley’s USC tenure that the Trojans finished a season with an undefeated record at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 31

Three USC Trojans Football Returning Starters With Most to Prove This Season

Big Ten Media Days are in the rearview mirror, and fall camp is officially on the horizon for the USC Trojans. Entering their fifth season under coach Lincoln Riley, the Trojans' expectations are crystal clear: make the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 31

USC Trojans Turn Heads With Notable Offseason Weight Transformations

USC recently wrapped up summer workouts under the guidance of strength coach Trumain Carroll as they prepare to open fall camp on Friday, July 31. In an updated Trojans roster for the 2026 season, there were several notable body transformations.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / July 30

Lincoln Riley Shares Strong Opinions on College Football Playoff Expansion

Following the 2025-2026 college football season, expansion talks for the College Football Playoff seemed to be at an all time high. While the SEC has shown a willingness to expand to 16 teams, the Big Ten reportedly prefers a 24-team playoff bracket.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 30

One Intriguing Stat Bodes Well for USC Trojans Backfield This Season

USC coach Lincoln Riley comes from the Air Raid system but no mistake about it, he wants to run the ball. Riley's most dynamic and successful offenses,

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29

Six Intriguing USC Freshmen on Defense to Watch During Fall Camp

USC Trojans five-star freshman defensive end Luke Wafle should be a significant contributor, if not a starter at some point this season. And five-star defensive tackle Jaimeon Winfield should also have a role in year one to help solidify the front. But the focus of this article is on the next crop of freshmen defensive recruits.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29