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College Football News / Total Apex Sports / December 13

Makai Lemon Brings the Biletnikoff Award Back To USC

It has been a long, strange trip since 2012. Think about it: back then, the Pac-12 was actually a thing, USC was still trying to figure out life after Pete Carroll, and Marqise Lee was terrorizing secondaries.

Amon-Ra St. Brown Delivers Heartfelt Message to Biletnikoff Award Winner Makai Lemon

Making him the second USC Trojans wide receiver to take home the honor, Makai Lemon was named the recipient of the Biletnikoff Award, awarded to college football's most outstanding wide receiver.

Makai Lemon News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 13

Why Jeremiah Smith's Biletnikoff Award snub could be positive for Ohio State

Jeremiah Smith is one of the top wide receivers in college football, yet he was unable to secure the Biletnikoff Award. The Biletnikoff Award is given to recognize the top wide receiver in college football, and this year, the honor has gone to Makai Lemon from USC.

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College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / December 13

Lincoln Riley Shares Special Moment With Makai Lemon Before Biletnikoff Award Win

It's been an entire season of headlines starting with Makai Lemon after a dominant 2025 performance, and on Friday night, Lemon won Biletnikoff Award, awarded to college football most outstanding receiver.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 12

Jeremiah Smith Puts College Football World On Notice After Biletnikoff Award Snub

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith didn't win the Biletnikoff Award, which goes to the nation's best wide receiver every season. USC wide receiver Makai Lemon won the award after finishing the 2025 regular season with 79 receptions for 1,156 yards (leads the Big Ten) and 11 touchdowns.

Makai Lemon News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

USC's Makai Lemon wins the Biletnikoff Award

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College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / December 12

USC Trojans Living Up to 'Wide Receiver U' Nickname

As the regular season has officially wrapped, end of the season awards and MVPs are officially in pursuit, and the awards are overflowing for USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon.

Pittsburgh Steelers Get First Round NFL Draft Steal In New Mock

USC Trojans star wide receiver Makai Lemon has cemented himself as one of the top wide receivers in college football this season. Along with being named a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award, Lemon is also one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / December 9

Why the Numbers Favor USC Wide Receiver Makai Lemon for the Biletnikoff Award

USC Trojans junior receiver Makai Lemon is seeking to become the school’s second Biletnikoff Award winner, joining Mariqise Lee, who claimed the prestigious honor in 2012. Lemon is one of three finalists, joining Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and UConn's Skyler Bell for the award presented annually to college football's most outstanding receiver.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / December 9

Makai Lemon Can Join Elite USC Trojans Company in Upcoming NFL Draft

USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon has had arguably the best season for a wide receiver in college football for the 2025 season. Lemon ranks top 10 in the country for receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and receptions. He is one of the finalists for the Biletnikoff Award, awarded to the best receiver in college football.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / December 6

Where Mel Kiper Jr. Ranks Makai Lemon Among Top Wide Receivers in NFL Draft

One of the highlights of the No. 15 USC Trojans’ season has been wide receiver Makai Lemon. Lemon is in his third year with USC, and while he has shown off his potential in the past, he took off throughout the 2025 regular season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 5

USC Wide Receiver Makai Lemon Aims To Follow In His Hero's Footsteps

USC Trojans star Makai Lemon has been one of the best wide receivers in college football throughout this season. His impressive performances for the Trojans this season have made him one of the three finalists for the Biletnikoff Award, which is awarded to college football's most outstanding receiver at any position.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / December 4

USC Trojans’ Makai Lemon Snubbed From Wide Receiver Award

USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon has been arguably the best wide receiver in college football this season. Lemon leads all power four wide receivers in receiving yards and is fourth in the entire country in that category.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / December 3

Why USC Trojans Makai Lemon Deserves First Round NFL Draft Grade

The regular season has come to an end, the No. 17 USC Trojans have finished out the year 9-3 prior to the postseason. With the culmination of a regular season rises questions for veterans to declare for the NFL Draft.

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USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 3

USC Might Have Landed Next Star Receiver in Elite Recruit Ja'Myron 'Tron' Baker

The USC Trojans have had a busy and successful national signing day, one that has them currently ranked with the No. 1 recruiting class for 2026. Three-star wide receiver Ja'Myron Baker signed with USC on Wednesday, and he posted a picture with current Trojans receiver Makai Lemon to announce the news.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 2

Lincoln Riley Makes Strong Argument For Makai Lemon to Win Biletnikoff Award

USC star wide receiver Makai Lemon has proven to be one of the most dynamic players in college football this season for the Trojans. Ahead of the Trojans'

College Football News / Big Ten Network / November 30

Watch: Makai Lemon's Timely Plays Propel USC Rivalry Win

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 29

USC’s Lincoln Riley To Address Benching of Makai Lemon, Ja’Kobi Lane

The No. 17 USC Trojans are hosting the UCLA Bruins for the final regular season game of the year. The Trojans got off to a good start, with running back King Miller finding the end zone on their opening drive to make it 7-0 USC.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / November 29

Live Score Updates as USC Trojans Host UCLA Bruins in Crosstown Rivalry

The No. 17 USC Trojans will host the UCLA Bruins in the 95th edition of the crosstown rivalry. Kickoff at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is slated for 4:30 p.m.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 28

Three USC Offensive Threats UCLA Must Shutdown

UCLA is heading to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to face its intercity rival USC in its final game of the season. UCLA has looked rough in the last few weeks, getting blown out by both Washington and Ohio State in its previous two matchups.

College Football News / Pro Football Rumors / November 25

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 22

USC football star Makai Lemon does it all with insane trick play pass

Only a handful of players have gained more traction among college football fans in 2025 than USC receiver Makai Lemon. The junior’s stellar campaign continued early in Week 13, when he showed off his arm on a 24-yard trick play touchdown pass against Oregon.