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The Impact of Elijah Paige’s Return for USC's Offense

USC received good news this offseason when they retained all five starters on their offensive line. None bigger than Elijah Paige, a two-year starter at

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Lincoln Riley takes a shot at SEC while discussing the NIL era of college football

NIL and the transfer portal have seemingly evened out the competitive landscape of college football. That's something USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley recently alluded to while taking a veiled shot at the SEC in the process.

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USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 3

Early Top-25 Rankings Should Give USC Trojans Fans Faith in Offseason Moves

With the 2025 college football season now in the rearview mirror, offseason narratives have already begun to take shape. Early projections are often imperfect, but they reveal something more important than accuracy: belief.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 3

Final Recruiting Rankings Show Where USC Will Improve the Most

247Sports released its final rankings for the 2026 recruiting class, and USC Trojans signees defensive end Luke Wafle and defensive tackle Jaimeon Winfield both earned five-star ratings.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 3

Lincoln Riley Doesn't Hold Back on Jayden Maiava's Development

With USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava entering his second year leading USC's offense, Trojans coach Lincoln Riley gave Maiava high praise for what he's been able to do on and off the field to improve.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 3

Sam Darnold Reveals What It Means to Represent USC at the Super Bowl

SAN JOSE- All eyes were on Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold on Super Bowl LX Opening Night. The former USC Trojans quarterback has had a career resurgence the past two seasons and it has led him to this moment.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 2

USC Trojans Women's Basketball Entering Pivotal Big Ten Stretch

USC guard Kara Dunn saw her streak of 20-plus points snapped at seven in the USC Trojans' 71-39 (13-9, 5-6 Big Ten) blowout win over Rutgers on Sunday. Dunn finished the game with 18 points, scoring 12 of them in the second half.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 2

USC Trojans Reveal Biggest Area of Investment with Recent Hires

USC is still finalizing its coaching staff for the 2026 season but they are putting an emphasis on its secondary with some recent hires. Gary Patterson

Three Big Takeaways From USC Women’s Basketball Win Over Rutgers

The reset finally looks real. After a shaky start to the new year, USC Trojans women's basketball closed January with back-to-back wins, punctuated by a dominant 71-39 victory over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 1

Early Prediction For USC Trojans' Starting Defense

The USC Trojans will be going through a bit of an overhaul of the defensive side of the ball this offseason. In addition to bringing in a new defensive coordinator, the Trojans also signed some key players that could crack the starting lineup.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 1

Three Most Underrated Players on the USC Trojans Offense

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava headlines the returning players for the Trojans offense. His new go-to target Tanook Hines proved to be a budding star at the receiver position the second half of the season. Left tackle Elijah Paige and guard Alani Noa are two-year starters on the offensive line.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 1

Predicting the USC Trojans' Offensive Depth Chart for Next Season

The USC Trojans retained a good portion of their offense's starting 11 from last season. They are also bringing in a couple of new faces that will make an instant impact in the Trojans' starting lineup.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / February 1

One Big Key for USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava Next Season

USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava proved his talent but also showed plenty of room to grow in 2025. While a 9-4 record in his first season leading the offense isn't necessarily ideal for Trojan fans, the 6-foot-4 signal-caller returning for another season provides promise for USC.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 1

One USC Trojans Coach Making an Impact on the Recruiting Trail

The USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley are emerging as a top program for 2027 four-star cornerback recruit Jailen Hill. According to Rivals, Hill was close to making a decision, trending towards the Indiana Hoosiers, but staff changes caused him to hold off.

Kamari Ramsey News / USC Trojans on SI / February 1

USC Safety Kamari Ramsey Receives Surprising Senior Bowl Ranking Before NFL Draft

The last few seasons, the USC Trojans secondary, while still having its flaws, has shown promising strides for a unit that had struggled for many years.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 1

One Underrated Position on USC's Roster Deserves More Attention

The USC Trojans enter the 2026 with room for improvement and a renewed roster that provides opportunity, despite a difficult schedule ahead. The Trojans now have to address key position groups after key starters departed for the NFL Draft, or were simply out of eligibilty.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 1

Five-Star USC Trojans Recruit Buying Into Program's New Motto

The USC Trojans welcomed a talented early enrollee class of 2026 recruits. Among the class are a variety of defensive and offensive stars who have the chance to make an immediate impact in South Central.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 1

Five Returning Players That USC Needs to Step Up on Offense

Star receivers Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane are off to the NFL, but the USC Trojans do return several key players from last season on offense. They finished No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 31

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.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 31

USC Trojans Will Face Seven Of College Football’s Top Quarterbacks

Last season, USC struggled in the secondary for the first half of the season, particularly at cornerback. The defensive line was able to mask some of the problems because they were getting to the quarterback at a high rate, even with just a four-man rush. And then it flipped the second of the season.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / January 31

What Lincoln Riley Said About Gary Patterson Is Very Telling

USC Trojans defensive coordinator has officially joined the Trojans staff, and will lead a talented defense after four years away from coaching. Coach Lincoln Riley opened up Patterson's introductory press conference, and his remarks for the College Football Hall of Fame coach should excite Trojan fans for Patterson's first season as a Trojan.

USC Trojans News / Gridiron Heroics / January 29