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USC Trojans Legend Reggie Bush Named Greatest 5-Star Recruit of Modern Era

Few players in college football history have matched the hype that surrounded Reggie Bush when he signed with the USC Trojans. The San Diego native was a five-star recruit in the 2003 class and quickly became one of the most electrifying playmakers in the sport.

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USC Trojans' Luke Huard Reveals Jayden Maiava's Confidence Level in Year Two with Program

It’s a short distance from the locker room to Howard Jones field, but USC Trojans redshirt junior Jayden Maiava brings the energy every morning. He hypes up his teammates as he jogs onto the field. Maiava has become more of a vocal presence this season.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / August 4

USC Trojans Snubbed In Recent Wide Receiver Rankings?

The college football season is quickly approaching, and the USC Trojans are preparing for a big year. There are some changes to USC's offense heading into

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 4

USC Trojans Women Sweep 400-Meter Hurdles At Outdoor National Championships

It was a banner day for the USC Trojans track and field legends at the USATF National Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon. The women’s 400-meter hurdles produced a Trojan sweep as a trio of Olympians finished first, second, and third to secure a bid to the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, later this year.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 4

USC Trojan Star Rai Benjamin Dominates To Win At Outdoor National Championships

At the National Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon, 2024 Olympic Gold Medalist in the men’s 400-meter hurdles Rai Benjamin extended his eight-year unbeaten streak against American-only fields, once again winning the National title to secure his bid to the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

Kamari Ramsey News / USC Trojans on SI / August 3

USC Trojans Kamari Ramsey Reveals Mindset With Current NIL Landscape

The USC Trojans have been one of the most successful teams in the new era of college football with the use of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. In June, there was another shift with NIL, as the House vs.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 3

USC Trojans Commit Breck Kolojay Announces Update In Recruitment

The USC Trojans landed a big commitment on Friday from IMG Academy (Fla.) four-star interior offensive lineman Breck Kolojay over Miami and Georgia. Several

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 2

USC Trojans Targeting In-State Tight End Recruit Following Recent Decommitment

The USC Trojans have established what they want to do on the recruiting front and have executed it to perfection in their 2026 recruiting class. With 17 of their 32 commitments in their 2026 class hailing from California, the Trojans have made it clear that they are targeting the top talent in-state and want to keep them there.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / August 2

USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley Gives Update On DJ Wingfield, NCAA Lawsuit

USC Trojans defensive lineman DJ Wingfield is currently suing the NCAA after his waiver for an extra year of eligibility was denied. With Wingfield declared ineligible ahead of the 2025 season, he is in "limbo," as USC coach Lincoln Riley calls it.

Lincoln Riley News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1

Lincoln Riley calls out NCAA amid lawsuit filed by USC player

Lincoln Riley did not hide his frustrations with the NCAA amid its ongoing legal battle.

Lincoln Riley shares biggest difference in QB Jayden Maiava as USC tries to bounce back

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USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 1

Paul Finebaum Drops Another Harsh Take on USC Trojans’ Lincoln Riley

ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum has once again taken aim at USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley, questioning his trajectory in Los Angeles as the 2025 season approaches.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 1

USC Trojans Freshman Quarterback Husan Longstreet Showing Impressive Traits

Everyone knows USC Trojans five-star freshman quarterback Husan Longstreet has a live arm. It was on display throughout his high school career and on the national stage when he competed at the Elite 11 Finals last summer.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / August 1

USC Trojans Beat Out Miami, Georgia, Others For Final Summer 2026 Commitment

The day finally came for elite offensive lineman Breck Kolojay to announce which school he would be committing to and why it would be the USC Trojans. LAFB has felt that USC was in a really good spot to land the Kolojay for weeks and put in a prediction for it to happen.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / August 1

USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley Land Elite Offensive Line Recruit Over Georgia Bulldogs

Four-star offensive line prospect Breck Kolojay committed to the USC Trojans on Friday, Aug. 1, becoming the 32nd member of USC coach Lincoln Riley's recruiting class of 2026.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 1

USC Trojans' Flex Deep Pockets During General Manager Search, Chad Bowden Hiring

A recent upgrade to the college football world is the arrival of general managers for collegiate football programs -- a position made for overseeing all program operations.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 1

How USC Trojans' Trumain Carroll Earned Players' Respect Over Offseason

In a time where athlete performance is evolving just like the sport of college football, strength and conditioning coaches around the nation are instilling the same foundation that's been laid down -- to coach kids hard.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 1

USC Trojans Legends Dominate Madden 26 Wide Receiver Rankings

Throughout the years, the USC Trojans have produced a lot of talented wide receivers. From Marquise Lee to Michael Pittman Jr., the Trojans have gotten

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / July 31

Lincoln Riley shares biggest difference in QB Jayden Maiava as USC tries to bounce back

Jayden Maiava is going to be the USC Trojans starting quarterback from the get-go in 2025.

Major college football coach says athletes, society 'softer'

Notre Dame quarterback race takes surprising turn

Brian Kelly explains LSU's one-track focus heading into season opener

Why the Big 12 is a Power Four conference in name only

Five under-the-radar national title contenders in college football

NFL Draft intel: SEC QB may be a challenging evaluation for scouts

Makai Lemon News / USC Trojans on SI / July 31

USC Trojans Receiver Turning Heads Of NFL Draft Scouts

USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon is coming off a 52-reception, 764-yard, and three-touchdown season in 2024, where he established himself as the go-to weapon in a loaded wide receiver room.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 31

D'Anton Lynn Reveals USC Trojans Defense Biggest Improvement

The 2025 college football season is quickly approaching, and the USC Trojans kick off their training camp this week. The Trojans finished the season with a 7-6 overall record, going 4-5 in Big Ten conference play, and looking to improve this season. The Big Ten conference is known to be physical at the line of scrimmage.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / July 29

USC QB is clear on the Trojans' expectations for 2025

There's going to be a ton of pressure on USC to perform this season, because another 7-6 year is just not going to get it done.

Insider emphasizes USC's biggest 'weakness'

What USC cornerback Chasen Johnson said about Trovon Reed, relationship

USC transfer Eli Sanders fulfilling childhood dream

20 college football coaches who are on the hot seat in 2025

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / July 29

Mystics rookies leading unexpected playoff push

The Washington Mystics' youth movement is working pretty well.

Man sentenced to prison for stalking Caitlin Clark

The best player in the WNBA right now is someone no one is talking about

Weekly WNBA takeaways: Sparks are dangerous; Kelsey Mitchell is carrying Fever

The 'No. 1 overall WNBA Draft picks' quiz

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 28

USC Projected to Pull Off 1 More Blockbuster Commitment Ahead of Season

The USC Trojans could welcome verbal commitment No. 32 soon. Even after briefly losing steam for this four-star talent. Breck Kolojay originally looked projected to land with Miami back in July.

Son of former NBA star could miss freshman season at USC

One of the nation’s top incoming freshmen and a potential first-round pick in the 2026 draft has suffered a torn meniscus that could sideline him for the entire season.

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Gilbert Arenas News / Larry Brown Sports / July 23

Awful injury news emerges about Alijah Arenas

Alijah Arenas has experienced another brutal setback. The prized USC freshman Arenas has suffered a tear of his meniscus, veteran basketball writer Chris Haynes reported on Wednesday.