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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.

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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.

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.

Lincoln Riley News / LAFB Network / July 25

Lincoln Riley Makes Emphatic Statement About USC Trojans QB Competition

Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas just wrapped up, and as expected, there was plenty of discussion surrounding the USC Trojans. From the state of the program, the future of college football, and the status of the USC-Notre Dame rivalry, head coach Lincoln Riley covered it all and navigated the line of questions brilliantly.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 25

USC Trojans Receiver Makai Lemon Teases More 'Explosive' Offense With Jayden Maiava

One thing that was noticeably different about USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley's offense in 2024 was the lack of explosive plays. Riley has been known to have a high-octane offense in the Air Raid system but that wasn't the case a year ago.

JuJu Watkins News / Athlon Sports / July 25

JuJu Watkins’ Unexpected Look Sparks Buzz on Social Media

USC Trojans women's basketball star JuJu Watkins is no stranger to grabbing attention on the court. This week, she turned heads online for an entirely different reason.

Miller Moss News / USC Trojans on SI / July 24

Did Transfer Quarterback Miller Moss Just Take a Shot at USC Trojans' Culture?

Former USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss is now the face of the Louisville Cardinals, but his recent remarks at the 2025 ACC Football Kickoff are making waves back in Los Angeles.

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 / USC Trojans on SI / July 24

USC Trojans' Alijah Arenas Knee Injury: 3 Players Who Could Fill His Void

The USC Trojans suffered a big loss before the start of their upcoming season as true freshman Alijah Arenas sustained a knee injury. In a social media post, the Trojans said that Arenas' recovery will range from six to eight months, meaning he will miss the beginning of the season.

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.

The 25 greatest NBA players who went to Duke

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 23

USC Trojans' Alijah Arenas Suffers Knee Injury: Season Ending?

USC Trojans star freshman Alijah Arenas has reportedly suffered a torn meniscus in his knee according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Arenas is Coach Eric Musselman’s top incoming class of 2025 recruit. Alijah is also the son of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas.

USC Trojans News / Athlon Sports / July 23

USC Five-Star freshman Alijah Arenas Suffers Devastating Injury

The USC Trojans men's basketball program got some tough news regarding top 2025 recruit Alijah Arenas on Wednesday. According to senior NBA insider Chris Haynes, Arenas has suffered a torn meniscus, which has put his status for the 2025-26 men's college basketball season in serious jeopardy.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 23

USC Trojans, Arizona State Pushing For Elite 4-Star Recruit Zerek Sidney

The USC Trojans have surged out to the No. 1 recruiting class in the 2026 recruiting cycle according to 247Sports rankings. Sitting comfortably with 31 commits, the Trojans have began slowly turning their attention to some of their priority targets in the 2027 recruiting class.

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.