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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 […]

Former quarterback Matt Leinart picked against Illinois and rolled with his alma mater USC football Saturday. That came before he watched his Trojans lose in walk-off fashion to the Illini. David Olano booted the 41-yard field goal that got Illinois players and fans to rush the field, winning 34-32. DAVID OLANO. WE STAN. pic.twitter.com/cpN9O24CBU — […]

Makai Lemon had himself a game in Week 5. Although it came in a losing effort, the USC football star receiver had the game of his career on Saturday against Illinois. Lemon ended the game with 11 catches for 159 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the loss. His 11 receptions set a new career-high, […]

The USC football team has a big game on Saturday, against Illinois. The Trojans are hoping to pick up a Big Ten conference win against an Illinois squad that lost its last game to Indiana. USC is facing some murky waters as wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane is dealing with an injury. “USC starting wide receiver […]

With the USC football program taking on Illinois in Week 5, the team is looking to stay undefeated in what has been a productive start to the season and an impressive one for quarterback Jayden Maiava. As the USC football team is 4-0 heading into the outing against the Fighting Illini, head coach Lincoln Riley […]

Lincoln Riley is not pleased with USC’s 2025 football schedule as a member of the Big Ten. After beating Michigan State at home in Week 4, the Trojans travel back to the Midwest to face Illinois in Week 5, a challenge that the fourth-year coach is not looking forward to dealing with. For the fourth […]

A top-25 battle in the Big Ten is on tap for Saturday as USC visits Illinois. USC enters the game undefeated and already with two wins in the conference. Meanwhile, Illinois is coming off its first defeat of the year, as the Illini fell to Indiana. Both teams are trying to prove that they are […]

After a couple of years of disappointing losses and subpar performances, USC football is flying a bit under the radar in 2025. Lincoln Riley and the Trojans haven’t played top competition yet this season, but they have cruised through their first four games to get to 4-0 and crack the top 25. On Saturday, Riley […]

USC football is in a far better position through its first four games compared to last season. But the 4-0 Trojans need key scenarios to gain entry into the College Football Playoffs, which Matt Leinart outlined. The past Heisman Trophy winner hit on the biggest one USC needs to secure a potential spot with Joel […]

The USC Trojans are 4-0 and look every bit like a College Football Playoff contender. They’ve been dominant on offense, even without wideout Ja’Kobi Lane in their last win against Michigan State. He was ruled out hours before kickoff with an injury, but according to On3’s Pete Nakos, Ja’Kobi Lane returned to practice this week […]

The 2025 USC football season has gotten off to a great start. The Trojans are 4-0 and have looked downright dominant in each game. They started the year scoring 73 points, and this offense has been a massive reason for their success. They missed Ja’Kobi Lane in their last game in the receiving corps, but […]

After two seasons where Lincoln Riley and company faced heavily scrutiny throughout, USC football is flying a bit under the radar to start 2025. Despite the lack of press, the Trojans snuck into the top 25 following Week 3 and then backed it up with a strong 45-31 win over Michigan State in Week 4. […]

The Big Ten earns this treat Saturday: USC football and Michigan State in the battle of unbeatens. Fans will need to pull an all night outing for this one, especially out on the east coast. This huge conference tilt has a kickoff set for after 11 p.m. ET. Big Ten after dark takes shape for […]

With the USC football team preparing for a matchup against Michigan State, there are rumors surrounding the team that defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn could be approached about being the next UCLA Bruins head coach. The USC football program gave Lynn a contract extension earlier in the year, but one can’t deny the speculation as the […]

The 2025 USC football team has started the season playing great football. They are undefeated with a 3-0 record and are getting ready to face Michigan State at home on Saturday night in a game that could send a message to the rest of the Big Ten. The Spartans are also 3-0 but face a […]

There is a little bit of shakeup in our Week 4 Big Ten Power Rankings as many teams get ready to begin conference play this weekend. Now that we will consistently see teams from around the Big Ten go up against each other every week, we are going to get a better idea of who […]