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Gary Patterson Bringing Immediate Impact to USC's Defense

The USC Trojans welcomed newly hired defensive coordinator Gary Patterson with an official introductory press conference on Wednesday. Patterson shared his journey as a head coach, his thoughts on NIL as well as insight to future practices and film sessions for his players.

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CFB Analyst Labels USC Trojans as Winners during 2026 Big Ten schedule release

The USC Trojans had a successful 2025 season, finishing with a 9-4 record. With some changes happening with the coaching staff and roster, they are expected to take another step forward.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 29

Three Potential ESPN College GameDay Appearances for USC Trojans

The 2026 Big Ten conference schedule was released, and the USC Trojans will face some big opponents. The USC Trojans were featured on ESPN's College GameDay once this past season, and there are a couple of matchups the show could return for in 2026.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 29

The Secret Key to a College Football Playoff Run for USC

Instead of building their defensive line through the transfer portal, the USC Trojans decided to go all-in on recruiting one of the top defensive line classes in the country.

JuJu Watkins News / USC Trojans on SI / January 29

USC Women's Basketball Popularity Hits an Unexpected High

The USC Trojans women’s basketball team have not been able to overcome the absence of superstar guard JuJu Watkins this season. Watkins tore her ACL in the 2025 NCAA Tournament and is not going to be suiting up for the 2025-26 season as she focuses on recovery for 2026-27.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 29

How Far Will USC Trojans Travel Next College Football Season

Since joining the Big Ten in 2024, traveling for conference games has changed dramatically for the USC Trojans. And the 2026 season is set to be their most brutal travel schedule yet.

College Basketball News / USC Trojans on SI / January 29

Three Takeaways From USC's Heartbreaking Road Loss to Iowa

Looking to earn a signature Big Ten win and a major boost to their NCAA Tournament resume on the road against the Iowa Hawkeyes, the USC Trojans second-half

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 29

Gary Patterson Gets Real About USC's Top Ranked Recruits

USC made a heavy investment in its 2026 recruiting class because of the amount of talent that resided in Southern California, particularly the 60-mile radius around campus.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 29

What Gary Patterson Said in an Eye-Opening USC Press Conference

The USC Trojans newest defensive coordinator, Gary Patterson introduced himself to the USC media on Wednesday in an introductory press conference in Los Angeles.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 29

Why the USC Trojans Are Big Losers Of Schedule Release

The USC Trojans didn’t just get a challenging 2026 schedule, they got a strategically unforgiving one. While every Big Ten contender faces landmines, USC’s path is uniquely front-loaded, emotionally taxing, and structurally limiting when it comes to playoff margin for error.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 29

One Big Takeaway From USC Coach Gary Patterson’s Opening Press Conference

Gary Patterson has been around a lot of winning football during his time at TCU. The former Horned Frogs coach has 181 career wins on his Hall of Fame

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 28

One Analyst Warns About a Dangerous USC Trojans Team

The USC Trojans are coming off a 9-4 season and entering an offseason of rebuilding, especially with the incoming freshman class and Gary Patterson, the Trojans new defensive coordinator.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 28

Predicting USC's Record After Difficult Schedule Release

The USC 2026 football schedule has been released. Here are are the dates for their games and an early win/loss prediction for each game in coach Lincoln Riley's fifth season at USC.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 28

USC's Kayden Dixon-Wyatt Doesn't Hold Back On Recruiting Rankings

USC Trojans wide receiver signee Kayden Dixon-Wyatt was named a top 10 wide receiver in the final 2026 Rivals300 rankings. While being the No. 5 wide receiver shows his potential with the Trojans, Dixon-Wyatt sent out a message expressing his disagreement with the ranking.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 28

USC Battling New Contender for Four-Star Recruit Jailen Hill

USC remains firmly in the hunt for Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco cornerback Jailen Hill, even as new national powers attempt to pull him away. The

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / January 28

USC’s Brutal Schedule Can’t Be an Excuse for Lincoln Riley

The Big Ten released the USC Trojans schedule for the 2026 season, which features several high-profile matchups in the fall. It’s a brutal slate with conference games against Indiana, Ohio State and Oregon, three of the top five seeds from this past College Football Playoffs.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 27

Toughest Matchups on USC Trojans' Schedule Next Season

The Big Ten officially released the USC Trojans schedule for the 2026 season on Tuesday. The opponents have been known for quite some time, but the anticipation came from when the Trojans would actually see them in the fall.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 27

One Position Group to Watch on USC's Roster Next Season

Heading into the 2026 season, there is much for USC Trojans fans to be excited about in what will be the fifth year under coach Lincoln Riley. With high

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / January 27

One Big Takeaway From USC's Big Ten Schedule Release

The USC Trojans' Big Ten schedule for the 2026 season was officially released on Tuesday afternoon. After finishing the 2025 season posting a 9-4 record,

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 27

Why USC Recruit Jaimeon Winfield Deserves His Five-Star Rating

USC freshman defensive lineman Jaimeon Winfield earned his fifth star in the final Rivals rankings that were released on Tuesday. The Richardson (Texas) product checks in as the No.

USC Trojans News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 27

There's a new No. 1 recruit in college football

The USC Trojans had already put together the No. 1 recruiting class in college football, but Tuesday's update of the recruiting rankings may have only solidified that.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 27

USC EDGE Signee Finishes as No. 1 Recruit in Major Rankings

The USC Trojans’ 2026 recruiting class took a major step forward with one name now etched at the top of the national leaderboard. USC’s defensive centerpiece Luke Wafle has officially earned the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 27

Most Impactful Transfer Portal Addition for the USC Trojans

The USC Trojans look ahead to an offseason of restructuring and developing a strong and talented 2026 roster. Among their new additions to the roster from the incoming freshman and the transfer portal, transfer cornerback Jontez Williams is one name to keep in mind next season.

USC Trojans News / College Sports Only / January 27

Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold Makes History For Alma Mater

QB Sam Darnold will make surprising history when he starts Super Bowl LX for the Seattle Seahawks on February 8th. Believe it or not, Darnold will become

USC Trojans News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22

Alijah Arenas pulls off a wild 360-layup during his USC debut

After a long wait, Alijah Arenas finally made his debut for the USC Trojans on Wednesday against the visiting Northwestern Wildcats at Galen Center in Los Angeles, California.

Potential No. 1 NBA Draft pick Darryn Peterson dealing with yet another injury

Will Wade seems thrilled with his time at NC State so far

A national championship dark horse emerges, and it's a most unlikely school

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