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USC Fans will Love This College Football Playoff Prediction

The USC Trojans are predicted to make a run in the College Football Playoff as the No. 5-ranked team, despite missing out this past season. ESPN’s Bill Connelly made an early playoff bracket prediction, and USC fans have much to be excited about.

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Three Big Questions for USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava

According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Jayden Maiava enters the 2026 season tied for the 11th-best odds to win the Heisman Trophy alongside new Texas Tech Raiders quarterback Brendan Sorsby.

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.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / January 28

Schedule Provides Unique Opportunity for USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava

This year’s NFL Draft is very thin at the quarterback position. A big reason for that is the number of quarterbacks that decided to return to school in

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The 'CFB champion QB's since 1998' quiz

How many of the NCAA QBs who won the College Football National Championship in the BCS and CFP era can you name in five minutes?

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USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 23

Biggest Key for USC Trojans' Schedule Next Season

The USC Trojans closed out the 2025 season as an elite offensive team with some issues on defense, but still rounded out a 9-4 record entering the offseason.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 23

USC Trojans Quarterback Jayden Maiava’s Updated NIL Valuation

The price tag for quarterbacks in the transfer portal continues to rise every year and so is USC quarterback Jayden Maiava’s stock. According to On3, Maiava's NIL valuation is surging and currently sits at $2.2 million.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 21

USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava’s Heisman Trophy Odds Tell a Bigger Story

USC star quarterback Jayden Maiava put on a phenomenal performance during his first season as a starter for the Trojans and returns to Los Angeles in 2026,

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 16

USC’s Quarterback Room Following Transfer Portal Shakeup

Jayden Maiava will return to USC for his redshirt senior season. The Trojans quarterback is part of a loaded list of signal-callers returning to college football in 2026 that will assuredly have NFL scouts buzzing in the summer and into the fall. Maiava made strides in his second season with USC coach Lincoln Riley.

College Football News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / January 14

How Drake Lindsey’s 2026 Heisman odds reflect expectations for next season

FanDuel Sportsbook has released betting odds for the 2026 Heisman Trophy, and Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey is listed at +22500. That means if you placed a $100 wager on Lindsey to win the award, a winning bet would net you $22,500 dollars.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 14

Former 5-star QB signs with SEC powerhouse over three major college football programs

The NCAA transfer portal continues to be full of surprises this offseason, and the best representation of that is the decision made by USC quarterback Husan Longstreet.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 11

What's Next For USC After Husan Longstreet's Transfer Portal Announcement

When he first arrived on campus, USC fans were excited and optimistic about the future of Corona, California, native quarterback Husan Longstreet. Those dreams, however, were shattered on Thursday as Longstreet decided to enter the transfer portal.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / January 9

Does Husan Longstreet’s Transfer Decision Put More Pressure on Jayden Maiava

USC Trojans freshman quarterback Husan Longstreet announced on Thursday night that he will be entering the transfer portal. The former five-star quarterback

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 9

USC Trojans Lose Five-Star Quarterback To Transfer Portal

The USC Trojans will be losing both quarterback Husan Longstreet and defensive back Kevin Longstreet to the transfer portal this offseason. Husan intends to enter the portal per his Instagram story while Kevin has committed to the New Mexico Lobos. Husan Longstreet was one of USC’s highest rated recruits in the class of 2025.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 8

Top 5 transfer portal landing spots for USC QB Husan Longstreet

After just one season with the USC Trojans, former five-star recruit Husan Longstreet is on the move. Ranked as the No. 25 player in the country and the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 31

Lincoln Riley Shares Honest Assessment of Jayden Maiava Heading Into Offseason

After the USC Trojans' loss to the TCU Horned Frogs in the Alamo Bowl, USC coach Lincoln Riley spoke to the media about Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava and the team's future with Maiava leading the offense.