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USC Trojans Elite Commit Falls Out Of Top 10 In Latest Rivals Rankings

The newly updated Rivals brand has just updated their recruiting rankings, and they have been met with plenty of criticism from USC Trojans fans. One of the more interesting evaluations was at the quarterback position, where USC Trojans commit Jonas Williams fell out of the Top 10.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 15

2027 SEC Target Claims USC is 'Recruiting me Hard'

The USC Trojans immediately have made their presence felt down in Southeastern Conference country for the 2027 class. Including proactively pursuing a rising talent already courted by numerous SEC powers.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 15

USC Trojans Receive Surprising NIL Ranking Compared To Recruiting Powerhouses

The USC Trojans find themselves just outside the top five in college football programs spending the most on NIL deals, according to a recent survey. Despite

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / July 15

USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley Narrows In On Wide Receiver Recruit, Top Prospect

The USC Trojans have are looking to sign one of the best recruiting classes in the 2026 cycle, but the Trojans have also began to turn their attention to their top targets in the 2027 cycle.

USC Trojans News / Athlon Sports / July 14

MLB Draft 2025: Every USC Trojans Player Selected

As Major League Baseball's All-Star Game bacchanal rolled into the Atlanta Braves' Truist Park after final outs were recorded Sunday, all eyes did not immediately turn to Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes, and the game's brightest stars.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 14

USC Trojans 5-Star Recruit Luke Wafle's Status Changes In Updated Recruiting Rankings

Hun School (N.J.) EDGE and USC Trojans commit Luke Wafle has earned his fifth star in the initial 2026 Rivals300 rankings. Wafle checks in as the No. 8 overall prospect, No.

USC Trojans News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Prized USC Commit Receives Surprise Recruiting Update

One USC Trojans 2026 commit woke up to stunning recruiting news. In the process, USC adds a new five-star for this cycle. Except Luke Wafle goes from four-stars to five.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 14

Watch: USC Trojans Making Progress On New Football Training Facility

Back in November, the USC Trojans broke ground on a new training facility for the football program. Though the Bloom Football Performance Center will not be ready ahead of the 2025 college football season, the facility being built is making a ton of progress for fans, recruits, and the team to be excited about.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 14

Dalilah Muhammad Breaks 400-Meter Hurdle Masters World Record At Monaco Diamond League

Former USC Trojans All-American Dalilah Muhammad made history at the Monaco Diamond League event when she broke the masters World Record in the 400-meter hurdles with a dazzling time of 52.88.

Eric Musselman News / USC Trojans on SI / July 13

USC Trojans Schedule Update: Season Tip-Off Against Cal Poly Mustangs

The USC Trojans have the date and opponent set for their men’s basketball 2025-2026 season opener. Coach Eric Musselman’s squad will start this season against the Cal Poly Mustangs on November 3 at the Galen Center. This will tip-off Eric Musselman’s second season as coach of the Trojans.

Walker Lyons News / USC Trojans on SI / July 13

USC Trojans Offense's X-Factor: Sophomore Tight End Walker Lyons?

By the time USC Trojans tight end Walker Lyons arrived on campus in June 2024, the Folsom (Calif.) product had been almost two years removed from playing

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / July 13

USC Trojans Lincoln Riley At Risk Of Being Fired? Big Ten Hot Seat Rankings

The 2025 college football season is gearing up to be a crucial one for USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley. Riley was hired ahead of the 2022 season with high expectations, signing the largest contract in coaching at the time at $10.1 million.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / July 12

In Reality, The USC Trojans Hold The No. 1 2026 Recruiting Class By A Country Mile

We are cratering into the middle of July, and the USC Trojans still hold the No. 1 2026 recruiting class. They currently have 31 total commitments and are pushing for one more in 4-star iOL Breck Kolojay before they kick off fall camp.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / July 12

USC Trojans Cornerback Battle Preview: DJ Harvey, DeCarlos Nicholson, Chasen Johnson

Cornerback will be one of the more intriguing position battles for the USC Trojans when fall camp rolls next month. All three starters, Jaylin Smith, Jacobe Covington and Greedy Vance, as well as John Humphrey have moved onto the NFL, leaving a wide-open competition. USC landed San Jose State transfer DJ Harvey in the winter portal.

NFL News / USC Trojans on SI / July 11

Miami Hurricanes to Land 4-Star Recruit Breck Kolojay Over USC Trojans?

The USC Trojans have filled a majority of its 2026 recruiting class, holding 31 commitments, but they still have their eyes set on landing another blue-chip prospect in IMG Academy (Fla.) four-star IOL Breck Kolojay. However, it appears USC will have an uphill battle to pull Kolojay out of the state of Florida.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 11

USC Trojans' Key Transfer In Danger Of Missing Season Due To Waiver Issues

The USC Trojans are weeks away from entering fall camp and one of their projected starting guards has yet to have eligibility waiver cleared by the NCAA according to a report by Pete Nakos of On3 Four-star transfer DJ Wingfield came to USC over the offseason after transferring away from Purdue.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 10

USC Trojans Preparing To Pay Student-Athletes Under NCAA Settlement

The USC Trojans have begun cutting athletic department jobs as the university prepares to pay athletes directly under the newly approved House v. NCAA settlement.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / July 10

USC Trojans To Land Four-Star Recruit Breck Kolojay Over Miami Hurricanes?

The USC Trojans currently have six offensive lineman commits in their 2026 recruiting class and are looking to add one more before the end of the cycle.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 9

Recruit Ethan 'Boobie' Feaster With $1 Million NIL Deal? USC Trojans Commit

USC Trojans class of 2026 commit, four-star recruit Ethan “Boobie” Feaster has agreed to a multi-year NIL deal worth in the million dollar range per Pete Nakos of On3.

USC Trojans News / NIL on SI / July 8

Big Ten athletic department eliminates multiple positions due to recent House settlement

As schools adapt to the new era in college sports in the aftermath of the House settlement, the USC Trojans have reportedly made significant cuts to their athletic department.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 7

USC Trojans pick up where they left off a few months ago by landing one of the best weapons in 2026 class

The USC Trojans have been the best team in recruiting this summer, and it's really not close. Their 2026 class is absolutely loaded, and looking like one of the best we have ever seen at USC on paper.

Lincoln Riley News / Yardbarker / July 4

Latest recruiting win makes it harder for USC to move on from Riley

Latest recruiting win makes it harder for USC to move on from Lincoln Riley

Riley received another significant recruiting win on Friday. For a coach potentially on the hot seat entering 2025, it could make it harder for USC to part ways.

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Mystics guard deserves serious Rookie of the Year consideration

Dallas Wings rookie guard Paige Bueckers missed Saturday's win against the Washington Mystics, but fans still caught a legitimate Rookie of the Year candidate.

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Lincoln Riley News / Yardbarker / June 16

USC's push and pitch for 4-star LB Talanoa Ili paid off with commitment

The USC Trojans weren't considered a contender for 4-star linebacker Talanoa Ili when the calendar flipped over from 2024 to 2025. Monday, they secured a commitment from the prospect.

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