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USC Trojans Freshman Boobie Feaster Gains Early Fall Camp Buzz

Boobie Feaster was just one of two freshmen from USC Trojans' No. 1 class in the 2026 cycle who enrolled in late May. At the time, the Trojans' new receiver was still just 16 years old. He arrived with a ton of hype after a prolific high school career in the state of Texas.

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USC loses starting center O'Connor for season

USC center Kilian O'Connor sit out the season after suffering a noncontact leg injury, head coach Lincoln Riley announced Thursday.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 6

USC Trojans Announce Opponents For Acrisure Series

For the second time in the last three seasons under coach Eric Musselman, the USC Trojans men’s basketball team is set to compete in the Acrisure Series.

Jide Abasiri News / USC Trojans on SI / August 6

Jide Abasiri Offers Eye-Opening Insight Into USC's Offseason Changes

The USC Trojans are officially five days through fall camp as the program prepares for a season in which they are tasked with facing a top-20 strength of schedule.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / August 5

Everything USC's Jayden Maiava Said After Day Five of Fall Camp

USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava is entering his third season at USC. He spoke to reporters after day five of fall camp on Wednesday. “I thought it was a great opportunity to go…It was a cool experience for me.

Lincoln Riley News / NBC Sports / August 5

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Former TCU Star Sends Powerful Message to USC Trojans Linemen About Gary Patterson

Defensive coordinator Gary Patterson is getting acclimated with the words "Fight on" and wearing a headset again. The longtime TCU head coach will soon draw up his first defensive game plan in his new surroundings at USC.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 5

Five-Star Freshman Luke Wafle Generates Buzz From USC Veterans

Luke Wafle arrived at USC with a ton of notoriety. The Trojans five-star defensive end was the No. 1 overall prospect according to Rivals in the 2026 class and one of the biggest recruiting wins in program history. Wafle was the crown jewel of USC's No.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / August 5

USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava Offers Impression of Young Receivers

USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava is returning to coach Lincoln Riley's program without two of his top targets from a season ago, but the USC quarterback has been impressed so far by the young group of receivers on the Trojans roster.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 5

USC Linebacker Desman Stephens Sees Growth Under New Defensive Coaching Staff

Desman Stephens wore every hat in high school. He played defensive back, running back, wide receiver and returned kickoffs and punts. When he arrived at USC as a four-star recruit in the 2024 class he transitioned to a full-time linebacker.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / August 5

Lincoln Riley Pulls Back the Curtain on USC Trojans' Linebacker Competition

The USC Trojans enter the 2026 season with one of the most talented and experienced rosters in the country. However, like many teams at this point in the offseason, there are still plenty of questions surrounding coach Lincoln Riley's squad.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 5

USC Coach Anthony Jones Jr. Sheds Light on Trojans Running Back Room

On July 31 USC started their fall camp, which is an earlier start date due to their Week 0 game against San Jose State. Ahead of their fourth practice, the team opened up media availability to the coaches on Aug.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 4

USC Freshman Linebacker Talanoa Ili Draws Glowing Reviews From Trojans Veterans

USC linebacker Deven Bryant vividly remembers being impressed by Talanoa Ili when he was a senior at St. John Bosco and Ili was a freshman at Orange Lutheran. Ili had burst onto the scene, earning first team All-Trinity League honors in a premier conference in Southern California flooded with elite Power Four talent, as a freshman.

Jontez Williams News / USC Trojans on SI / August 4

USC Trojans Transfer Jontez Williams Speaks Candidly on Current and Former Coaches

Iowa State cornerback transfer Jontez Williams showed up to Aug. 3 USC Trojans media day flashing a smile. He's already anticipating a large role while being under the microscope of the Los Angeles sports scene.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 4

USC Coach Mike Ekeler Offers First Impressions of Gary Patterson’s Coaching Style

Following the departure of former defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn in January, USC coach Lincoln Riley had to act quickly to continue the growth and development of the Trojans’ defense.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 4

Breaking Down What USC Trojans' Coaches Poll Ranking Means

In the newly released USA Today preseason Coaches Poll, the USC Trojans came in at No. 14, starting the year inside the top 15. What does the ranking mean for coach Lincoln Riley and his crew?

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 4

USC Star Jahkeem Stewart Shares Mentality After Recovering From Injury

Jahkeem Stewart’s freshman season almost ended before it began. A stress fracture in his foot last August kept the USC Trojans defensive lineman out of the season opener.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 4

USC Receiver Tanook Hines Shares Best Advice Given by Makai Lemon, Ja'Kobi Lane

USC Trojans wide receiver Tanook Hines looks ready to do more than build off his 34-catch debut season in 2025. Hines can grab the leadership mantle bequeathed by NFL-bound wideouts Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 3

5 Exciting Quotes from USC Trojans Media Day

The USC Trojans took the stage at 2026 USC Football media day on Monday. Here are five things that were said by Trojans players and coaches that should

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 3

USC Running Back King Miller Explains Biggest Evolution Since Last Season

USC's King Miller was thrusted into the lineup last season in win over Michigan in early October after a series of injuries to the running back position.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3

Notre Dame, USC announce major news about their rivalry game

The break in the Notre Dame-USC rivalry game will ultimately be short-lived. Both schools announced Monday that their annual football rivalry will resume in 2030.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 3