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USC Trojans’ Elijah Newby Addresses Offseason Preparation Amid Position Change

The USC Trojans moved Elijah Newby from linebacker to defensive end last December as they prepared to face Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl. That move became permanent in the spring. Newby, a former four-star recruit in the 2024 cycle is no stranger to getting after the quarterback.

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USC Trojans Women’s Basketball Reveals 2025 Non-Conference Schedule

The USC Trojans women’s basketball team has revealed its 2025 non-conference schedule, setting up one of the program’s most ambitious slates in recent memory.

USC Trojans News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Sophomore Talent Predicts National Championship for USC 'in Next Couple of Years'

The USC Trojans have re-won local talent on the recruiting trail. The 2026 class currently features 15 players from Southern California. Now a rising sophomore gave a stirring take of the Trojans.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29

College Football Insider Emphasizes USC Trojans' Biggest 'Weakness'

With the upcoming college football season approaching, team's rosters are essentially finalized as coaches begin to build depth charts. As a result, many start to look for strengths and weaknesses for each team.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / July 29

Experts Confirm Previous USC Trojans 4-Star Commitment Prediction

We have been bullish on 4-star offensive lineman Breck Kolojay committing to the USC Trojans for quite some time. I did a video 2 weeks ago, stating that I thought the Trojans were in a really good spot with Kolojay, and that I felt confident that he would ultimately end up with USC.

Walker Lyons News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29

USC Trojans Tight End Walker Lyons Credits Specific Coach With Offseason Development

USC Trojans sophomore tight end Walker Lyons went two years without seeing any game-action because he suffered a season-ending injury in the season opener

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / July 29

USC Trojans News: Update On Wild DJ Wingfield Lawsuit, Season In Jeopardy

It has been a bit of a roller coaster for offensive lineman DJ Wingfield after he transferred to the USC Trojans. When the NCAA announced a new waiver exemption for players who played at least a year of non-NCAA football (primarily for JUCO players), Wingfield believed that he would be granted another year of eligibility.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29

USC Trojans Predicted To Land Elite Recruit Over Georgia Bulldogs

The USC Trojans have 31 commitments in their 2026 recruiting class and are looking to add a couple more recruits to cap off their top ranked class. One of the top recruits still left on the Trojans' board, four-star offensive lineman Breck Kolojay, is looking to bring his recruitment to a close soon.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29

Latest Update In USC Trojans' DJ Wingfield's Lawsuit vs. NCAA Over Denied Eligibility Waiver

The USC Trojans were hit with unfortunate news recently when offensive lineman DJ Wingfield had his eligibility waiver denied by the NCAA as he was seeking to play his sixth season of college football.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / July 28

USC Trojans Injury Update From Coach Lincoln Riley

The USC Trojans enter fall camp with mostly good news on the health front. At USC’s media day, coach Lincoln Riley told reporters the team is “pretty healthy” heading into Wednesday’s practices, offering an encouraging injury update for fans looking ahead to the 2025 season.

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.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Insider Unveils Glaring USC Weakness Ahead of 2025 Fall Camp

The USC Trojans have every piece in place to avoid a letdown season. Fans will hope Lincoln Riley doesn't underachieve with the talent he has in 2025. But one glaring weakness still resides in the Land of Troy, one insider pointed out Monday.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 28

Predicting USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley's Biggest Offensive Threat

The USC Trojans' most valuable offensive threats in 2025 will be wide receiver Makai Lemon. The 5-foot-11 receiver is one of the top players to watch this coming season.

Vince Young News / USC Trojans on SI / July 28

Vince Young Reveals Thoughts During Epic USC Trojans-Texas Longhorns Rose Bowl

The USC Trojans and Texas Longhorns played in an all-time classic Rose Bowl to cap off the 2005-2006 college football season, with Texas winning 41-38.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 27

USC Trojans Legend Matt Leinart Shares Crazy Memory With Michael Jordan

The USC Trojans have one of the strongest histories in college football. In 2006, the Trojans faced the Texas Longhorns in the Rose Bowl for the national championship.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / July 27

USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley Reveals Expectations For Freshman Recruits

The USC Trojans 2026 recruiting class has garnered a lot of attention and rightfully so. USC has rebuilt recruiting pipelines in Southern California and won out on several recruiting battles against other Big Ten and SEC schools that more likely than not would have gone the other way in previous years.

Lincoln Riley News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Lincoln Riley on Hot Seat Despite $80 Million Buyout

It's been an underwhelming three seasons for USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley since he took the job before the 2022 season. Riley has guided the Trojans to a combined 26-14 record during that time, and for most programs, that would be a good record.

Lincoln Riley News / LAFB Network / July 26

USC Trojans And Lincoln Riley Critic Suddenly Comes To His Defense?

We all knew that one of the major talking points going into Big Ten Media Days would be centered around the USC Trojans and Notre Dame, and Lincoln Riley’s response to the question about the future of the game.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / July 25

USC Trojans Gain The Commitment Of The No. 1 Player In The Nation

While most of the time these past few months, when news breaks of a top recruit committing to the USC Trojans, I am referring to the USC Football team, however, today I write about a different faction of the school athletic department as the USC Women’s Basketball team just landed the No.

Lincoln Riley News / Athlon Sports / July 25

USC HC Lincoln Riley Reveals Who he 'Challenged' to Become a Better Leader in 2025

The USC Trojans need new leaders to step up for 2025. Lincoln Riley pinpointed one he especially challenged during Big Ten Media Days. And per Riley's words, this particular returner answered the bell immediately.

College Basketball (W) News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / July 25

USC Trojans Coach Has One Emoji Reaction to Massive Recruit Commitment

The USC Trojans women's basketball team will be entering the 2025-26 season without their biggest superstar (and arguably the biggest star in women's college basketball), as guard JuJu Watkins is still recovering from a torn ACL she suffered during the 2025 NCAA tournament.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 24

Lincoln Riley's logic on USC-Notre Dame rivalry is backward

What his words boil down to is that the only way the USC-Notre Dame game can continue is if the game doesn't matter.

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USC Trojans News / Hoops Rumors / July 23

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.

USC Trojans News / Pro Football Rumors / July 19

Texans complete rookie deals

A deal has been worked out with each member of the Texans’ draft class. Second-round offensive linemen Aireontae Ersery agreed to terms with Houston on Saturday.