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Lincoln Riley Shares Strong Opinions on College Football Playoff Expansion

Lincoln Riley Shares Strong Opinions on College Football Playoff Expansion

Following the 2025-2026 college football season, expansion talks for the College Football Playoff seemed to be at an all time high. While the SEC has shown a willingness to expand to 16 teams, the Big Ten reportedly prefers a 24-team playoff bracket.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 30
One Intriguing Stat Bodes Well for USC Trojans Backfield This Season

One Intriguing Stat Bodes Well for USC Trojans Backfield This Season

USC coach Lincoln Riley comes from the Air Raid system but no mistake about it, he wants to run the ball.  Riley's most dynamic and successful offenses,

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29

Six Intriguing USC Freshmen on Defense to Watch During Fall Camp

USC Trojans five-star freshman defensive end Luke Wafle should be a significant contributor, if not a starter at some point this season. And five-star defensive tackle Jaimeon Winfield should also have a role in year one to help solidify the front.  But the focus of this article is on the next crop of freshmen defensive recruits.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29
3 Intriguing USC Trojans Quotes from Big Ten Media Days

3 Intriguing USC Trojans Quotes from Big Ten Media Days

The USC Trojans took the stage at 2026 Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, Illinois. Here are the some of the most interesting quotes given by Trojans players and coaches.  USC coach Lincoln Riley took the podium on Tuesday.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29
One Major Question Surrounding USC’s Defensive Line This Season

One Major Question Surrounding USC’s Defensive Line This Season

It’s no secret USC has made a substantial investment in its defensive line to build a front that can wreak havoc in the Big Ten.  Everything starts at the line of scrimmage, and there’s no masking faults in that specific area.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29
USC Trojans Turn Heads In Latest College Football Playoff Prediction

USC Trojans Turn Heads In Latest College Football Playoff Prediction

Entering the 2026 season, there is one milestone that is still on the minds of coach Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans, and that is a spot in the College Football Playoff.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29
Jayden Maiava Doesn't Hold Back on General Manager Chad Bowden's USC Impact

Jayden Maiava Doesn't Hold Back on General Manager Chad Bowden's USC Impact

CHICAGO — The temperature around the USC Trojans' football program changed drastically when they pulled Chad Bowden away from Notre Dame in January of last year. The move brought Southern Cal into the current climate of college football.

College Football News / College Football Talk / July 29

Jayden Maiava, USC embracing high expectations in Lincoln Riley’s 5th season

The expectations are not new for Lincoln Riley or USC. He faced them as a first-time head coach at Oklahoma before arriving at Southern California, and the Trojans have faced them nearly every year for generations.

Lincoln Riley News / The Spun / July 29
Lincoln Riley Has Finally Defended His Infamous Brisket Photo

Lincoln Riley Has Finally Defended His Infamous Brisket Photo

USC football coach Lincoln Riley is finally opening up about his brisket debacle from five years ago. Back in April 2021, Riley shared a photo of brisket for Easter dinner.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29
USC Fall Football Practice Schedule Released: Everything Fans Need to Know

USC Fall Football Practice Schedule Released: Everything Fans Need to Know

The 2026 college football season is fast approaching, which means teams are gearing up for the start of fall camp. USC will officially start practice on Friday, July 31.

Jide Abasiri News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29
Everything USC Defensive Lineman Jide Abasiri Said at Big Ten Media Days

Everything USC Defensive Lineman Jide Abasiri Said at Big Ten Media Days

The USC Trojans walked into Hilton Chicago with one changed defender in tow. While coach Lincoln Riley and quarterback Jayden Maiava became the star attractions for 2026 Big Ten Media Days on July 28, defensive lineman Jide Abasiri drew eyes and ears too.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 29
USC’s Jayden Maiava Pulls Back the Curtain on Relationship With Lincoln Riley

USC’s Jayden Maiava Pulls Back the Curtain on Relationship With Lincoln Riley

2026 Big Ten Football Media Days got underway on Tuesday. One of the team members from USC Trojans that was there was quarterback Jayden Maiava. He opened up about the relationship between him and USC coach Lincoln Riley.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 28

USC Trojans, Big Ten Powers Pushing for Four-Star Linebacker Recruit Landon Miller

In the 2028 recruiting cycle, Southern Cal has been in the running for four-star linebacker Landon Miller. The rising junior currently has 18 offers and could be expecting more as he is in discussions with other programs, per On3/Rivals.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / July 28
Lincoln Riley setting the bar for USC in 2026: 'I want the eyes on our program'

Lincoln Riley setting the bar for USC in 2026: 'I want the eyes on our program'

Lincoln Riley feels his experience as a college football coach can uniquely help the USC Trojans traverse their 2026 season.

Top returning Big Ten quarterbacks heading into 2026 season
The 'College football color teams' quiz
USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 28
Alijah Arenas Makes USC Trojans History in Latest NBA Draft Projection

Alijah Arenas Makes USC Trojans History in Latest NBA Draft Projection

The USC Trojans have not had a player selected in the NBA Draft since 2024. That looks like it could be changing when the 2027 draft comes around next June.  NBADraft.net revealed an early 2027 NBA Mock Draft.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 28

Six Intriguing USC Freshmen on Offense Heading Into Fall Camp

USC has an impressive freshman class that is set to take part in fall camp, but the focus of this article will not be on freshmen that are widely expected to be starters or have a significant role in the offense from day one.  So, no tight end Mark Bowman or receivers Trent Mosley, Kayden Dixon-Wyatt and Boobie Feaster.

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