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One of the strangest plays that you will ever see happened on Friday night when the USC football team attempted a fake punt that counted in the moment, but in retrospect was actually illegal, according to Mike Pereira. USC brought in third-string quarterback Sam Huard for the fake punt, but he was wearing the same […]

The Big Ten has finally responded to the controversial fake punt trick play USC executed in Week 11 against Northwestern. As many expected, the conference admitted that the play violated rules and should have been flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct. In an official statement, the Big Ten recognized that the play violated one of the “unfair […]

USC improved to 7-2 with a win over Northwestern in Week 11, but all college football fans cared about was a controversial fake punt trick play in the second quarter. The Trojans used a jersey number swap to have their backup quarterback line up as a punter, which FOX Sports rules analyst Mike Pereira has […]

The No. 20 USC Trojans earned a big 38-17 Week 11 win over the Northwestern Wildcats on Friday night, advancing to a 7-2 record on the season. However, during the game, the Trojans turned plenty of heads after calling a fake punt play that had their third-string quarterback line up as the punter. On Saturday […]

USC Trojans football head coach Lincoln Riley silenced speculation Friday night after his team’s commanding 38-17 win vs. the Northwestern Wildcats at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The victory moved the No. 20 ranked Trojans to 7-2 overall and 5-1 in Big Ten play on the 2025 season, but Riley’s strongest message came once the game […]

The No. 23 USC Trojans advanced to a 6-2 record after defeating the Nebraska Cornhuskers 21-17 on Saturday. It was a big win that keeps the Trojans firmly in the mix of the Big Ten rankings. However, that didn’t stop head coach Lincoln Riley from calling out the conference anyway. Riley, who is 42 years […]

Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola’s night ended on the trainer’s table. Early in the third quarter against the University of Southern California, the sophomore star was folded on a sack, his ankle trapped underneath as multiple Trojans crashed down. He limped to the sideline, went to the medical tent, and never returned. On3 first relayed […]

For the seventh time in their careers, Lincoln Riley and Matt Rhule go head-to-head when Nebraska welcomes USC to Lincoln in Week 10 of the 2025 college football season. The veteran head coaches most recently met in 2024, but they faced each other five other times in the Big 12. Before the marquee Week 10 […]

USC’s football team recruiting pulse didn’t cool after landing 2026 CB Jayden Crowder, a day removed from his Cal decommit. Lincoln Riley’s staff kept the local-to-LA momentum rolling out of Rancho Santa Margarita Catholic and elsewhere, stacking secondary talent in a class that already features multiple Carson Palmer-coached standouts and the nation’s top JUCO corner. […]

After USC lost to Notre Dame 34-24 last weekend, former Trojans QB Matt Leinart had to pay up. The bet he made with his Fox Sports colleague Brady Quinn was to wear a leprechaun costume if USC lost. On Saturday’s Big Noon Kickoff, Leinart kept his promise and was in full Irish regalia. “I’m a […]

The No. 20 USC Trojans had the No. 13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish right where they wanted them on Saturday night. USC had built a 24-21 lead in the third quarter on the road, with momentum swinging their way after an explosive 59-yard touchdown by Ja’Kobi Lane. Then everything fell apart. The Trojans collapsed completely, […]

The No.20 USC Trojans’ 34-24 loss to the No. 13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish had plenty of painful moments, but one play sent Snoop Dogg over the edge. The diehard USC fan ripped head coach Lincoln Riley on social media after a disastrous fourth-quarter trick play turned into a fumble that killed the Trojans’ comeback […]

One of the best rivalries in NCAA football is possibly going to be around even longer. Notre Dame and USC, who played on Saturday night, are getting close to a series extension. The two schools are working to extend the series through 2027, per NBC Sports. “USC wants to play the game before Big Ten […]

The USC Trojans’ fanbase were in shambles after seeing their nationally ranked squad lose 34-24 to the No. 13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday night. USC entered the matchup with a 5-0 record, shining as one of the best performing teams in the country. They hoped to defend their perfect record in the big […]

Jadarian Price had a remarkable touchdown highlight during the No. 13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish’s 34-24 win over the No. 20 USC Trojans on Saturday night. Going into the matchup, Notre Dame had a 3-2 record. They were shaky to start the season but maintained their ranking in the AP Top 25 with wins over […]

The No. 20 USC Trojans enter Week 8 with a tough road game against No. 13 Notre Dame in South Bend in the rivalry game. USC just defeated Michigan in Los Angeles, 31-14, and Notre Dame has won four in a row after starting the year with losses to Miami and Texas A&M. Notre Dame-USC […]

Notre Dame plays host to one of their rivals on Saturday as USC comes to town in the Battle for the Jeweled Shillelagh. Both teams are hoping to make the College Football Playoff, but a loss could knock either one of them out of contention. As the two set to face for the 96th time, […]

USC football landed a local talent who originally committed to a past conference rival. This Thursday decision completes a 180 flip by a cornerback once heading to Cal. The Trojans completed the pivot for Jayden Crowder, with the CB confirming to Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals his intentions of joining USC. “Blessed and excited to be […]

USC’s resurgence under head coach Lincoln Riley has been one of the biggest stories of the 2025 college football season. After a commanding 31-13 win over Michigan, the Trojans improved to 5-1 and re-entered the AP Top 25 at No. 20, their best start since joining the Big Ten. While their on-field performance continues to […]

USC’s rise under Lincoln Riley has turned heads across college football, and their latest win only reinforced that momentum. The Trojans dominated Michigan 31-13 on Saturday, racking up nearly 500 yards of total offense while walk-on running back King Miller ran for 158 yards and a touchdown. Riley’s squad improved to 5-1 on the season […]

It was a hectic week in the Big Ten. The conference saw Indiana upset Oregon, but it was not the biggest upset of the week. Northwestern upset Penn State, leading to Penn State firing James Franklin. This has resulted in multiple changes in the Big Ten Power Rankings, as we continue our series with the […]

USC football secured one more victory after dismantling Michigan. This time on the college football recruiting trail by landing the top junior college cornerback. Jakwon Morris is the newest member of the Trojans’ 2026 class, unveiling his commitment graphic via Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals Monday. Morris stars for Northwest Community College in Tupelo, Mississippi. He […]

The USC football team will be without its starting running back for a while. During the Trojans’ decisive 31-13 win over Michigan yesterday, Waymond Jordan suffered an injury severe enough to be carted off the field and ruled unable to return for the rest of the game. Now, the extent of the injury is known, […]

The USC football team made waves throughout college football on Saturday. USC took down Michigan, by a 31-13 score. The Trojans rolled up 489 total yards of offense in the game, against a solid Michigan defense. USC head coach Lincoln Riley is known for offense. It appears that he has a very good one this […]

The USC Trojans improved to 5-1 for the season after beating No. 15 Michigan Wolverines 31-13 at the Coliseum. The win came after the Trojans were led by women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins out of the tunnel in front of a sold-out arena, per USA TODAY. The Trojans had earlier confirmed that Watkins will be […]

USC football coach Lincoln Riley was all smiles after his team defeated Michigan Saturday, 31-13. The Trojans rolled on offense to get the job done against a Wolverines team that struggled all day. USC is now 3-1 in the Big Ten, following the win. The Trojans have little time to sit back and relax. USC […]

The USC Trojans have been one of college football’s most electric offensive teams this season, but they’ll now have to adjust without one of their biggest weapons. Waymond Jordan, who has been the heart of the Trojans’ rushing attack, is expected to miss multiple games after suffering an ankle injury in Saturday’s 31-13 win over […]

The USC football program got one of its best wins under head coach Lincoln Riley Saturday. USC throttled Michigan, in a 31-13 game. Following the win, Riley made a bold declaration about his team. “We’re a tough-a**, physical program,” Riley said, per USA Today. USC football moves to 5-1 this season, following the win. The […]

The Michigan football team is disappointed after losing a bad game to Big Ten rival USC on Saturday. The Wolverines struggled for most of the game. USC defeated Michigan, 31-13. Following the contest, Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore is making a bold promise. “When we land, what are we going to do to get better […]

The USC Trojans will host the Michigan Wolverines this weekend. After the USC defense lost in the last minute to Illinois, suffering their first loss of the season, they hope to bounce back. Now, they hope to take down 15th-ranked Michigan. This Michigan-USC Week 7 battle could go down to the wire. Regardless, the USC […]

The 2025 USC football season has a chance to take a massive step forward against Michigan this weekend. The Wolverines have been playing well and are a well-rounded team thanks to their defense and running game, but the story around the Wolverines is Bryce Underwood. The high-profile freshman has a giant spotlight on him, and […]

Both the Michigan football team and USC are 4-1 on the season, and they are set to do battle this weekend in Los Angeles. The Wolverines fell in Week 2 on the road against Oklahoma, and the Trojans lost the last time they took the field, going down against Illinois. Neither team can afford to […]

After winning a big road game against Nebraska, Michigan football is a contender as it attempts to continue its solid season. Now, the Wolverines will head to Southern California to battle the USC Trojans. This Michigan-USC Week 7 showdown is a relatively new rivalry. Regardless, it still will have all the hype. The Michigan keys to […]

Makai Lemon once again reminded everyone why he’s one of USC football’s most important offensive weapons. The sophomore wide receiver hauled in 11 catches for 151 yards and two touchdowns in a narrow loss to Illinois, capping off a breakout month that has cemented his place as Lincoln Riley’s go-to playmaker. Riley couldn’t hide his […]

Makai Lemon delivered a masterful receiving display for USC football Saturday. Yet his 11-catch, 151-yard and two touchdown effort versus Illinois wasn’t enough. Still, his head coach Lincoln Riley sounded off on what makes Lemon special. Riley himself has coached future NFL wide receivers — notably first rounder CeeDee Lamb while at Oklahoma. But he […]

After a promising 4-0 start, USC has been booted from the AP college football rankings following its Week 5 loss to Illinois. The Trojans remain in a strong position early in their second season in the Big Ten, but with two tough matchups looming, the last-second loss was a truly heartbreaking result. With wins over […]

Illinois football had a good comeback on Saturday, rebounding from a crushing 63-10 loss to Indiana to get a stunning 34-32 victory over USC. Coach Bret Bielema talked about his team’s character after the dramatic comeback win, via Jeremy Werner of 247 Sports. “I thought our guys from last Saturday to where we are today […]

USC football’s 34-32 loss to Illinois on Saturday came with more than just another mark in the “L” column; it ignited frustration among Trojan faithful and even one of the program’s legends. Former USC running back LenDale White aimed at Lincoln Riley following the defeat, pointing out Riley’s struggles in marquee games. White’s comments came […]

USC football failed to finish off Illinois in falling 34-32 Saturday through a walk-off field goal. One Trojans legend, however, called out Lincoln Riley for his latest letdown loss with the Trojans. CBS Sports College Football posted this graphic on its Instagram page after the game: How Riley is now 4-11 overall against ranked teams […]