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Five-Star Alijah Arenas Took Jab at USC's Rival After Waking Up From Coma

USC Trojans' top ranked college basketball recruit in recent years Alijah Arenas, a five-star recruit and Gilbert Arenas' son, has recently been battling a car accident that landed him an induced coma.

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What Lincoln Riley Said About 'Tremendous' Hire Trumain Carroll, USC Strength Coach

USC Trojans football has hired Trumain Carroll as the new Director of Football Sports Performance, the program announced Tuesday. Carroll, a veteran strength and conditioning coach with more than two decades of experience, joins head coach Lincoln Riley’s staff after helping lead a cultural and physical transformation at Kansas State University.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / May 7

USC Trojans Hire New Director Of Football Sports Performance

After surprisingly moving on from Bennie Wylie last week, the USC Trojans have officially hired a new Director of Football Sports Performance. There were reports that the Trojans were targeting Indiana’s Derek Ownings, but he opted to stay with the Hoosiers after receiving a nice little pay raise.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / May 7

USC Trojans In The Driver Seat For Elite Prospect After 'In-Home' Island Visit

The USC Trojans are out on the recruiting trail, and one of their recent stops was on the beautiful island of Hawaii for an in-home visit to 4-star linebacker Talanoa Ili.

Desmond Claude News / USC Trojans on SI / May 7

Kentucky Not In The Mix For Elite USC Trojans Transfer Guard Desmond Claude

The USC Trojans men’s basketball team lost one of their best players to the NCAA Transfer Portal. USC guard Desmond Claude entered the portal on April 23, and the Kentucky Wildcats were rumored to be in the mix for Claude.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 7

4-Star Defensive Lineman Recruit Elijah Harmon Leaning Towards USC Trojans Over Texas?

The USC Trojans have strong momentum recruiting and are looking to build their class of 2027 early. The Trojans have been targeting four-star defensive lineman Elijah Harmon.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 6

Alijah Arenas Recovering Well After Fiery Crash Per Father Gilbert Arenas

USC Trojans basketball commit Alijah Arenas, one of the nation’s top high school recruits and the son of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, is recovering after being hospitalized following a fiery single-car crash in Los Angeles on April 24.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / May 6

USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley Underrated Before 2025 Season? Top-25 Rankings Snub

The USC Trojans are no stranger to preseason buzz, but the silence has been deafening this spring. Despite a much-improved defense, returning talent at key positions, and a top-ranked 2026 recruiting class, USC failed to crack the top 25 of a major post-spring college football rankings.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / May 6

USC Trojans Commits Discuss Recruiting Momentum, General Manager Chad Bowden

The USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley have been building an elite recruiting class of 2026. The Trojans are emphasizing recruiting in-state players, and have the most commitments in the nation.

College Football News / Yardbarker / May 7

ND scheduling update could mean end of historic rivalry

Notre Dame scheduling update could spell end of historic USC rivalry

The annual Notre Dame-USC rivalry game could be on life support.

Ohio State fans furious after learning that Jim Knowles initiated move to PSU

Todd McShay mocks LSU star No. 1 overall in 2026 NFL Draft

Oklahoma makes interesting transfer portal move with this FCS QB

Analyst doesn't know what to make of Alabama heading into 2025

All hail NFL mock draft king: P.A. man excels at mastering 'puzzle'

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 6

USC Trojans Staff Visiting Blue-Chip Recruits: Ethan 'Boobie' Feaster, Talanoa Ili

After spending last week venturing around Southern California in recruiting, the USC Trojans are back on the road this week, visiting top out of state

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / May 5

Top 2026 WR Now Narrowing Search To USC Trojans and 3 SEC Powerhouses

The USC Trojans are assembling a highly regarded recruiting class for 2026, actively pursuing top prospects on both sides of the ball. A key target for USC coach Lincoln Riley and his staff is four-star wide receiver Ethan “Boobie” Feaster, who has narrowed his choices to four schools and set a commitment date.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 5

USC Trojans Coaches Visit Hawaii For Elite Linebacker Recruit Talanoa Ili

Members of the USC Trojans coaching staff traveled to La'ie, Hawaii, to visit four-star linebacker and USC recruiting target Talanoa Ili. Ili's father, Glen Ili, posted a picture onto social media of USC defensive line coach Shaun Nua and linebackers coach Rob Ryan spending time wiith Ili's family.

Eric Musselman News / USC Trojans on SI / May 4

USC Trojans' Eric Musselman Lands High-Scoring Transfer Portal Guard Jordan Marsh

The USC Trojans and coach Eric Musselman remain active in the transfer portal. On the Sunday, the Trojans added another player from the portal in former

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 4

USC Trojans Commits Simote Katoanga, Chase Deniz Win MVP Honors at Recruiting Camp

The Under Armour Next Football Camp Series continued this weekend at Mission Viejo High School in Orange County. The one-day event features optional athletic

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 4

USC Basketball Lands Scoring Option Who Delivered 18.8 PPG

USC Trojans basketball is one more program hitting the transfer portal hard on campus. Head coach Eric Musselman and company are now adding a new scoring option -- one who delivered 18.8 points per game last season. Jordan Marsh of North Carolina-Asheville is heading to the Land of Troy, Joe Tipton of On3 reported Sunday morning.

Chasen Johnson News / LAFB Network / May 4

Defensive Back Transfer Commits to USC Trojans After Wild Portal Journey

The USC Trojans have been actively working to strengthen their defense, both through the transfer portal and recruiting, following the departure of several players.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / May 3

USC Trojans Earn 4th Elite Commitment In As Many Days

For the fourth day in a row, the USC Trojans have gained another commitment for their 2026 class. 4-star wide receiver Roderick Tezeno Jr. started off the barrage by committing to the Trojans on Wednesday.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 3

USC Trojans 5-Star Commit RJ Sermons Clocks Blazing Times In 100, 200-Meter Dash

Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.) five-star cornerback RJ Sermons is an exceptional athlete on the football field, but the USC Trojans commit also stars in track and field. Sermons won the 100-meter at the Baseline League Championship on Friday with a time of 10.30, the second-best mark in California this season, all conditions.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 3

USC Trojans' Chad Savage Reveals Development Philosophy For Tight End Room

The USC Trojans made significant changes to their coaching staff over the offseason. USC coach Lincoln Riley was busing making hires on both sides of the ball, but one of the most impactful hires he made was bringing on Colorado State's Chad Savage to be the new tight ends coach following Zach Hanson's promotion to offensive line coach.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / May 3

USC Trojans Can’t Be Stopped, Receive Another Commitment Prediction For Elite Local Prospect

After gaining three commitments in three days, the USC Trojans are not done yet. On Wednesday, they earned the commitment of underrated 4-star receiver Roderick Tezeno Jr.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / May 2

USC Trojans Recruiting: Lincoln Riley’s Top 3 Remaining Targets In 2026 Class

The USC Trojans recruiting remains one of the hottest stories in college football as coach Lincoln Riley continues to push for a dominant 2026 class. Already holding the No.

USC Trojans News / Athlon Sports / May 2

USC Lands Major Recruiting News on Friday

The USC Trojans continue to put together one of the nation's best recruiting classes in 2026. On Friday, Lincoln Riley's program landed a commitment from elite 2026 cornerback recruit Elbert Hill — the No.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / May 1