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Report: Mark Sanchez faces 1 to 6 years in prison with Level 5 felony stemming from stabbing incident

Mark Sanchez reportedly faces a Level 5 felony battery charge stemming from his arrest this weekend after a stabbing in Indianapolis. The former QB was reportedly in critical, then stable condition, after was stabbed in an altercation downtown.

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USC Trojans Pushing For Four-Star Point Guard Recruit

The USC Trojans men's basketball program's presence on the recruiting trail has been heating up despite not having a commit in their 2026 recruiting cycle.

Jayden Maiava News / 5 GOATs / October 5

Michigan vs. USC odds: Opening point spread released

Michigan and USC will continue their new Big Ten rivalry in Week 7 and the odds have been released! The opening lines are courtesy of BetMGM. The two teams actually have 11 all-time meetings, 10 coming before their mutual Big Ten affiliation.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 5

Why USC Trojans' ESPN FPI Ranking Remains High After Bye Week

Week 6 of the college football season provided fans with several shocking moments. On Saturday, arguably the biggest upset of the season took place as the UCLA Bruins shocked the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 5

USC Recruit Shahn Alston’s Historic Senior Season Turning Heads Nationwide

USC Trojans running back commit Shahn Alston is putting together the kind of senior season that turns hype into hard proof. The four-star recruit from Harvey High School (Painesville, Ohio) has been unstoppable in 2025—dominating defenses, breaking records, and proving why Lincoln Riley made him a centerpiece of the Trojans’ 2026 recruiting class.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 4

USC Trojans Incoming Quarterback Recruit Sets Impressive Record

The USC Trojans have several players in its No.1 2026 recruiting class that fans are eager to see take the field next season. One of those players is four-star recruit, quarterback Jonas Williams from Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort, Illinois.

Christian Pierce News / USC Trojans on SI / October 4

USC Trojans Safety Christian Pierce Sends Message Amid Defensive Struggles

The USC Trojans had a rough showing on the defensive side of the ball in last Saturday’s 34-32 nail-biting loss to Illinois. While the Trojans won’t have

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 4

USC Linebacker Desman Stephens Details Areas of Improvement for Trojans Front Seven

All of the focus this past week for the USC Trojans defense has been on the secondary, but linebacker Desman Stephens understands the front seven needs to play a lot better. “Obviously the end result didn't really go the way we wanted.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / October 4

USC Trojans Legend Stabbed In Scary Situation But In Stable Condition

USC Trojans legend Mark Sanchez has reportedly been stabbed and is in critical condition. The former quarterback was in Indianapolis in order to call the Las Vegas Raiders and Indianapolis Colts game on Sunday.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 4

4-Star USC Recruit Talanoa Ili's Performance Raises Anticipation For Trojans Defense

The USC Trojans' recruiting class of 2026 is filled with elite talent. On June 15, the Trojans landed four-star linebacker Talanoa Ili, one of the top recruits in the nation.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 4

USC Trojans Freshmen Tracker: Who will Burn Redshirt?

Freshmen are allowed to play up to four games in a season before losing their redshirt status. The USC Trojans are five games into the 2025 season, so which players have already surpassed the four-game limit, and which players are close to reaching the limit?

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / October 4

USC Trojans Quarterback Jayden Maiava Reveals Toughest Critic

Jayden Maiava made some pretty impressive throws in last Saturday’s contest against Illinois. Late in the third quarter, the USC Trojans were trailing by 14 and facing a 3rd-and-16 on their side of the field.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 4

Biggest Games USC Trojans Fans Should Watch During Bye Week

The USC Trojans are on their first bye week of the 2025 season. They will use this time off to regroup after their loss to the No. 22 Illinois Fighting Illini last week and get ready to welcome the Michigan Wolverines to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Oct.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 3

USC Trojans Legend Todd Marinovich Reveals Exclusive Recruiting Stories, Advice

He was one of the most recognizable quarterbacks of his generation, making national headlines at just 17 years old. Former USC Trojans quarterback Todd Marinovich, nicknamed “Robo QB” and the “first test-tube athlete,” took the football world by storm with his raw talent and intense, unconventional training at home.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 3

Reinforcements Arriving Soon for USC Trojans Defense, Secondary

One of the biggest issues that has highlighted the USC Trojans' season, despite their 4-1 start, is the struggles of its defensive secondary. Those struggles were front and center in USC's 34-32 loss to the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 3

Biggest Games USC Trojans Fans Should Watch During Bye Week

Makai Lemon News / USC Trojans on SI / October 3

Where USC's Makai Lemon Ranks Among College Football's Best Wide Receivers

Through five games of the college football season, USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon has made a case as one of the wide receivers in the country. Despite the 34-32 loss to the No.

Lincoln Riley News / EssentiallySports / October 3

Lincoln Riley Gives Major Injury Update on Key USC Athlete After Woes Pile Up

Lincoln Riley’s Trojans are entering the first of two bye weeks. The timing couldn’t be better. After suffering their first defeat of the season, the Trojans are also grappling with mounting injuries.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 30

Lincoln Riley's future at USC decided amid expensive buyout, says insider

Lincoln Riley's tenure with USC has not quite reached the highs some fans were expecting when the head coach bolted Oklahoma for the Trojans. Riley's sizable buyout likely means there are not going to be changes at USC in the near future.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 29

'This is just the start': Giants QB Jaxson Dart headlines NFL Week 4 rookie standouts

Adjusting to the NFL can be difficult for rookies, but each season, a few stand out almost immediately. Here are five from Week 4:

How Jaxson Dart's debut compares to notable Big Blue quarterbacks

NFL Week 4 winners, losers: Chiefs offense arrives, Matthew Stafford's still got it

Giants' Jaxson Dart credits two teammates after winning first start

The most significant comebacks in NFL history

JuJu Watkins announces tough news about her health

Fans hoping to see JuJu Watkins back in action are going to have to wait another 13 months to do so.

The 'Women's Division I college basketball coaching wins leaders' quiz

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The 25 greatest players in USC football history

One of the most storied college football programs of all time, as a winner of 11 recognized national championships, USC has produced its fair share of gridiron legends.

Makai Lemon News / Yardbarker / September 28

Is Lincoln Riley to blame for crushing loss to Illinois?

In the second marquee matchup of the Big Ten slate on Saturday, Illinois stunned USC with a 41-yard walk-off field goal.

CFB Week 5 winners, losers: Alabama, Ohio State stand tall amid upsets

Prestigious college football programs with current notable championship droughts

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

Eric Gentry News / Yardbarker / September 19

NFL fans should keep an eye on this USC linebacker

It's never too early to start talking NFL Draft for football fans. Who cares if we're not even three weeks into the 2025 NFL season? Who cares if the college football season is not even a month old yet.

No. 25 USC plans to hold ranking against Big Ten foe Michigan State

25 college players NFL fans should keep an eye on this season