USC Trojans: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

USC Recruit Roye Oliver III's Reclassification Draws One Major Parallel

USC football won't wait until spring 2028 for Roye Oliver III. The once highly-touted wide receiver recruit will be graduating early, and joining a growingly loaded 2027 class for the Trojans.

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USC Running Back Waymond Jordan Embracing New Role During Injury Recovery

USC running back Waymond Jordan hobbled off the field with an ankle injury late in the second quarter of the teams win over Michigan last October. It was an injury that required surgery and ended up costing him the rest of the season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 2

USC Trojans Basketball Lands Fifth Transfer Portal Addition

USC men's basketball rose as one of the nation's most aggressive teams in the college basketball transfer portal. Turns out the Trojans had room for one more addition.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 2

USC Trojans Pitcher Mason Edwards Making History On the Mound

The USC Trojans baseball team is in the midst of an impressive 2026 season and looks to finish the final stretch of the regular season strong before heading

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 2

Five-Star Roye Oliver III Impacts USC’s Recruiting Ranking After Reclassification

USC received some big news on Friday night when 2028 five-star receiver commit Roye Oliver III announced that he would be reclassifying to the 2027 class. It was widely speculated that Oliver would reclassify when he committed in late March.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 2

USC Trojans' Historic Big Ten Payout Is Only the Beginning

The USC Trojans made one of the biggest conference realignment moves in recent college sports history leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten alongside the UCLA Bruins, and the controversial move has led to record payouts.

Eric Musselman News / USC Trojans on SI / May 2

One Key to Championship Success for the USC Trojans, Eric Musselman

Following an 18-14 season from the USC Trojans, coach Eric Musselman made significant changes to the frontcourt in hopes of finding better success in 2026.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 1

One USC Wide Receiver Is Quietly Creating Major Big Ten Buzz

After a significant number of NFL departures to the NFL Draft, the USC Trojans are ready for the 2026 college football season with a roster that will look very different from 2025. One of the biggest developments will be how the wide receiver room shakes out for the Trojans.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 1

Three Underrated Defensive Players Who Could Shift USC’s Trajectory

The USC Trojans enter the 2026 season set to take a major step forward on defense. Following the departure of D’Anton Lynn to the Penn State Nittany Lions,

College Basketball News / USC Trojans on SI / April 30

New Top 25 Rankings Suggest USC Is Winning the Offseason

The transfer portal and NBA Draft decisions has shaken up the outlook of the 2025-26 college basketball season. For the USC Trojans, they appear to be one of the winners of this period according to these top 25 rankings. FS1 College basketball analyst Casey Jacobsen revealed his most recent top 25 rankings.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / April 30

Three USC Trojans Who Help Lincoln Riley Win Games

After a solid spring season, the USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley are ready for the 2026 season and the opportunity to compete at the top end of the

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 30

USC Trojans Battling Alabama, LSU for Offensive Line Recruit

The USC Trojans are not wasting any time getting a head start on the 2028 recruiting cycle with four-star offensive lineman Elisha Mueller quickly becoming one of their most important early targets.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 30

Ranking USC Basketball Transfers Who Can Impact the Trojans Immediately

The USC Trojans basketball program needed to put together a strong recruiting and transfer portal after a disappointing season. The Trojans ended 2025-26 with eight straight losses, leading to the restlessness from the fans.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 30

USC Trojans Underclassmen That Deserve More Attention

The USC Trojans football team returns the most starters of any program in the country with 15, but some of the younger names on the roster have a chance to make the biggest impact.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 30

One USC Trojan Facing the Most Pressure this Season

As the USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley prepare for what they hope to be a successful 2026 season, the pressure continues to ramp up for the Trojans

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 30

Eagles' Howie Roseman opens up about leapfrogging Steelers to draft Makai Lemon

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan was left with some egg on his face after it was learned that he was on the phone with USC wide receiver Makai Lemon right as the Philadelphia Eagles leapfrogged the Steelers in the 2026 NFL Draft order so that the Eagles could select Lemon.

Why Steelers made unexpected Aaron Rodgers decision amid uncertainty

Steelers reportedly expect this Aaron Rodgers 'formal word' soon

Eagles assistant GM Alec Halaby steps down

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USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 29

USC Trojans Transfers Who Will Play the Biggest Roles Next Season

Dreams of playing in the College Football Playoff are on every Trojan fan's mind as USC enters what could be a make-or-break fifth season for coach Lincoln Riley.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 29

USC's Way-Too-Early NCAA Tournament Projection With Expansion Looming

College basketball’s postseason may look different by the time the 2027 NCAA Tournament comes around. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the NCAA has initiated the final steps to expand both the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament from 68 to 76 teams. Would the USC Trojans land in this field according to the most recent bracketology projections?

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 29

USC Trojans Recruits Turning Heads as Early Enrollees

USC targeted Oaks Christian (Calif.) four-star running back Deshonne Redeaux very early in the recruiting process and made it a priority to keep him in

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / April 29

Jayden Maiava's Biggest Key to Leading USC to the Playoff

USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava was eligible to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft but decided to return for one more season under coach Lincoln Riley.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / April 29

USC Fans Will Love What Anthony Jones Said About Running Back Riley Wormley

USC Trojans redshirt freshman running back Riley Wormley suffered a significant knee injury midway through his senior season of high school. The Lone Star State native enrolled early last spring but continued to work his way back during the 2025 season.

USC Trojans News / 5 GOATs / April 29