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USC Trojans' Basketball Standards Set High Despite JuJu Watkins' Injury

After USC Trojans basketball star JuJu Watkins suffered a season-ending ACL injury in their second-round NCAA Tournament game, the Trojans now look ahead while rallying around her recovery.

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USC Trojans Baseball Lands Ohio State Buckeyes' Chase Herrell From Transfer Portal

Ohio State Buckeyes transfer Chase Herrell has committed to the USC Trojans, becoming the latest addition to a rapidly evolving USC baseball roster. The right-handed pitcher announced his decision Saturday, marking a reunion with Trojans pitching coach Sean Allen, who previously coached Herrell during his freshman season with the Buckeyes.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 30

Makai Lemon, Kamari Ramsey, Elijah Paige to Represent USC Trojans at Big Ten Media Days

As the calendar moves to July, the 2025 college football season is fast approaching. In less than two months, the USC Trojans will host its regular season opener against Missouri State on Aug.

USC Trojans News / Athlon Sports / June 30

USC Legend Matt Leinart Flexes 42-Point Outburst in Rec League

Over two decades separate Matt Leinart from winning the Heisman Trophy as the face of Pete Carroll's program. That doesn't mean the legendary USC Trojans quarterback doesn't still impress with his athletic ability.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Analyst Explains Why USC Football Has Figured Itself Out After Disappointing Year

Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans weren't much of a threat during their first season in the Big Ten. They went 4-5 in conference play and didn't finish the season ranked in the Associated Press poll.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 29

USC Rises Early Among Top Schools for Elite 2027 Talent

USC is already winning over one of the nation's top 2027 talents. Even during a time the Trojans still have until December to finalize their nation's best recruiting class for 2026. IMG Academy wide receiver Osani Gayles told On3/Rivals USC reporter Scott Schrader Sunday that the Trojans are among his top teams.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / June 29

USC Trojans Priority Commit Hits Transfer Portal…For Senior Season Of High School

One of the USC Trojans‘ top recruits of the 2026 class is defensive back Brandon Lockhart. Not only is he one of the top defensive backs in the entire nation, but he has also been one of the most outspoken advocates for the USC Trojans and for rebuilding the program to where it should be.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 29

USC Trojans Wild Card Team for 2025 College Football Playoff?

The USC Trojans rich football tradition and past success have long made the Trojans a marquee name in college football, but recent seasons have left them outside the College Football Playoff picture.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / June 28

Mystics guard deserves serious Rookie of the Year consideration

Dallas Wings rookie guard Paige Bueckers missed Saturday's win against the Washington Mystics, but fans still caught a legitimate Rookie of the Year candidate.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 28

USC's New College Football Playoff Odds Revealed

USC is fueling renewed hype and optimism for 2025. Thanks to its stacked 2026 recruiting class. But did that spark higher College Football Playoff odds for the Trojans? Carter Bahns of CBS Sports revealed the list of wild card CFP teams ahead of the upcoming season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 28

USC Trojans Recruit Peyton Dyer Impresses at OT7, Competes Against Jonas Williams

USC Trojans class of 2026 commit cornerback Peyton Dyer participated in Day 1 of the Overtime OT7 Championship. OT7 is a seven-on-seven football league consisted of the top high school football players in the country. Charles Power on On3 ranked Dyer among his top performers of the day.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 28

Predicting USC Trojans Top Defensive Players In EA College Football 26

For the first time in the Lincoln Riley tenure, there is a valid arguement that the USC Trojans have a stronger defense than offense. USC has plenty of

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 27

USC Trojans Disrespected By Top-25 EA College Football 26 Rankings?

The USC Trojans were left off the top-25 team rankings in the upcoming College Football 26 video game, a surprising omission for a program with national prestige and a revamped defense.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 27

EA College Football 26 Prediction: USC Trojans' Top Offensive Players

The USC Trojans will have one of the best offenses in the Big Ten at the release of EA College Football 26 on July 10. With a couple of new faces leading the way for the Trojans' offense, it will be interesting to see who is the highest rated player on the offensive side of the ball.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 27

USC Trojans' Caden Aoki, Gala Trubint Become School’s First-Ever Big Ten Medal of Honor Recipients

Caden Aoki (baseball) and Gala Trubint (volleyball) have been named the USC Trojans first-ever Big Ten Medal of Honor recipients. The Big Ten Medal of Honor was established in 1915 and is the conference’s most prestigious award.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / June 26

USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley Ranked: Most Under Pressure In College Football?

The USC Trojans were recently ranked among the college football programs facing the most pressure entering the 2025 season. USC, Auburn Tigers, Florida Gators, Florida State Seminoles, and Oklahoma Sooners are all in the top-5 most pressured schools, each of which enters the upcoming season with heightened expectations and growing scrutiny.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 26

USC Trojans, Big Ten Make Massive Direct Payment Move To Athletes With PayPal

In the growing world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, the Big Ten and the payment company, PayPal, agreed to a deal that will allow student-athletes to be paid directly through the app.

Eric Musselman News / USC Trojans on SI / June 26

USC Trojans, Eric Musselman Aggressively Pursuing Four-Star Recruit Anthony Felesi

The USC Trojans are ramping up their activity on the recruiting front as they search for their first commitment in the 2026 recruiting cycle. USC coach Eric Musselman signed one of the best recruiting classes in the country this past cycle and could do the same with a strong start.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 25

USC Assistant Drops True Feelings on Recruiting Ranking

USC fans are loving where the Trojans sit in the 2026 national recruiting rankings. They've watched Lincoln Riley and his coaching staff grow more assertive on the trail and pull off epic moves. But how does one top Riley assistant really feel about holding down the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 25

USC Trojans Urge Kids To 'Dream Big' At Heartwarming Los Angeles Community Event

The USC Trojans’ football team hosted the “Play like a Trojan” event, teaming up with LA’s Best, an after-school program for the Los Angeles Unified School

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 24

5-Star Recruits Elbert Hill, Keenyi Pepe: Cornerstones Of USC Trojans' No. 1 Class

The USC Trojans have built the top-ranked 2026 recruiting class in the nation by landing talent across every position group. Two five-star standouts, cornerback Elbert Hill and offensive tackle Keenyi Pepe, are emerging as foundational pieces in that effort.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 24