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USC Trojans Surging For Top Local Quarterback Recruit

The USC Trojans missed out on 2027 five-star quarterback Peyton Houston early in the recruiting cycle after he committed to LSU, but that hasn’t stopped coach Lincoln Riley from searching for his next quarterback commit.

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Biggest Observations From USC Trojans' Seventh Spring Practice

The USC Trojans hit the practice field for the seventh time this spring on Friday, March 13, to wrap up its second week. This was the last practice the Trojans had before taking next week off for spring break. It's the same deal with practice, recording and reporting is limited to just stretching and individual drills.

5-Star Recruit Honor Fa'alave-Johnson Revealing Commitment Between Oregon, USC

Five-star safety recruit Honor Fa'alave-Johnson is announcing his commitment on Saturday at 12 p.m. PT, and the USC Trojans appear set to add the top prospect from the state of California into their 2027 recruiting class.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 14

USC Pushing to Flip Four-Star Offensive Line Recruit From Oregon

Servite (Calif.) four-star offensive tackle and Oregon commit Drew Fielder made his way to USC for the second consecutive week on Friday. Fielder committed to the Ducks on Feb.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 13

USC Trojans' Alex Graham Singles Out One Freshman Wide Receiver

The USC Trojans were set to start Alex Graham, a true freshman, at nickel in last year's season opener vs. Missouri State before he suffered a preseason injury.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / March 13

Lincoln Riley Speaks Openly About USC's Offensive Line Development

Entering the 2026 season filled with high expectations, the USC Trojans have been making promising strides during the beginning of spring practice. Throughout the first few practices of spring practice, several notable players from USC’s No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 13

Most Interesting Stats from USC Trojans Pro Day Official Results

The USC Trojans hosted their official Pro Day for 17 NFL Draft prospects in Los Angeles on March 12. While seven Trojans earned invites to this year’s NFL Combine, all Trojans who declared for the Draft had a chance to showcase their skills in front of multiple NFL scouts.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / March 13

USC Trojans' Surprising Win Total Betting Odds Released

With spring practices underway and teams gearing up for the 2026 season, win totals for each Big Ten team have been released, and the USC Trojans' projection does not bode well for the program's College Football Playoff hopes.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 12

USC Trojans Freshmen Turning Heads At Practice For One Major Reason

The USC Trojans enter spring ball with a deep and talented roster ahead of the 2026 season, with the No.1-ranked 2026 recruiting class finally in Los Angeles.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 11

USC Trojans Building Upon Pivotal Recruiting Strategy

It’s not enough to land an impressive of top prospects from Southern California in one recruiting class, which the USC Trojans did in the 2026 cycle.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 11

One USC Freshman Defensive Back Is Making Noise at Trojans Spring Practice

The USC Trojans recruiting class has generated plenty of buzz since arriving on campus in January. Several coaches raved about the freshman on campus during their press conferences in February and the Trojans social media team has been feeding its fan base with highlight reels of its No.

USC Trojans News / Athlon Sports / March 11

USC Announces Jazzy Davidson Update Ahead of NCAA Tournament

Big Ten Freshman of the Year and USC Trojans star guard Jazzy Davidson suffered from a right shoulder injury last week during the 76-64 loss against the Washington Huskies at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 11

USC Trojans Baseball Makes History With Latest Win

History was made on Tuesday as the USC Trojans defeated the Long Beach State Dirtbags 6-1 to move to 16-0 on the season. With the win, the Trojans have

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 11

Intriguing Position Battle Brewing on USC Trojans Defense

Depth is a tremendous problem to have at any position, and the USC Trojans have plenty of it at cornerback. USC has landed numerous blue-chip prospects over the past several recruiting cycles and also dived into the transfer portal to solidify the position.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / March 11

Jayden Maiava's Updated NIL Valuation Looks Different From Other Top Quarterbacks

USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava is heading into his third season with the program after being named the starter in 2024. Maiava’s updated NIL valuation is lower than expected compared to other quarterbacks.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 11

One USC Trojan Under the Most Pressure to Perform Next Season

While the USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley have tasks of finding two new starting wide receivers following the NFL Draft departures of former receivers Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane, another player has a large challenge ahead of him this fall, quarterback Jayden Maiava.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 10

First Impressions of USC Trojans Freshman Receivers Based Off Spring Practice

With the departure of Biletnikoff Award winner Makai Lemon, as well as fellow wide receivers Ja'Kobi Lane and Jaden Richardson, USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava will have a new set of targets this fall.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / March 10

USC's Lincoln Riley Entering 'Must-Win' Season With Trojans

USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley is entering his fifth season at the helm in Los Angeles after signing a 10-year, $110 million contract prior to the 2022 season.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / March 10

USC's Jayden Maiava Reveals First Impression of Transfer Receiver Terrell Anderson

USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava is coming off a phenomenal first full season as the starting quarterback of USC, which featured him leading the Big

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / March 10

USC Practice Clip Shows Glimpse of Jayden Maiava's Potential New Favorite Receiver

USC Trojans star quarterback Jayden Maiava returns to Southern California for his senior season, but will be doing so without his top two targets in Biletnikoff Award winner Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 10

Three Keys for USC to Beat Washington and Advance in the Big Ten Tournament

The USC Trojans are the No. 12 seed in the Big Ten Tournament and are matched up against No. 13 Washington. During the regular season, the Huskies swept USC, but here are three ways for the Trojans to beat Washington in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament.