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Missed opportunities marked the 2025 USC football season. The Trojans had a 9-3 record on their way to the Alamo Bowl matchup against TCU. The Horned Frogs were missing their starting quarterback, Josh Hoover, due to the transfer portal, but it did not matter. The Horned Frogs shocked the Trojans in overtime and came away […]

With the rivalry between the Notre Dame football team and the USC Trojans coming to an end for the foreseeable future due to being unable to agree, the hope is that both programs can renew it down the line. As Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley blamed the Notre Dame football team for not extending the […]

USC Trojans’s 2025 season ended in familiar frustration, as the Lincoln Riley’s team surrendered a late lead and suffered a heartbreaking 30-27 overtime loss to TCU in the Valero Alamo Bowl. The defeat marked USC’s fourth loss of the year and capped another campaign defined by defensive breakdowns at the worst possible moments. TCU’s comeback […]

USC football fans had good reason to be optimistic about the program after the Trojans won 11 games during Lincoln Riley’s first year at the helm. Their confidence rattled a bit, however, following a fourth-quarter collapse versus Tulane in the Cotton Bowl. Fast forward past a few disappointing seasons, and it seemed like the team […]

USC football somehow slipped in one last contender for 2025 Catch of the Year. Even with 2026 still less than 30 hours away. Jaden Richardson sparked new conversations with a monster one-handed grab against a TCU team without Josh Hoover in the Alamo Bowl. The wide receiver was tightly covered near the left side of […]

For now, an era has come to an end with the temporary suspension of the USC/Notre Dame football rivalry. The reason is scheduling conflicts and an inability to reach an agreement.  Meanwhile, some USC personnel are weighing in on the rivalry’s significance. Former Trojan QB Carson Palmer is advocating for the tradition to remain alive. […]

The future of one of college football’s most iconic rivalries has become a flashpoint across the sport, and USC Trojans legendary quarterback Carson Palmer is not hiding his frustration. With USC and Notre Dame Fighting Irish unable to agree on scheduling terms beyond 2025, the annual matchup is officially on pause, ending a tradition that […]

The USC Trojans football team faces another offseason turning point as running back Eli Sanders informed the program of his intentions to enter the 2026 NFL draft. The fifth-year senior back’s departure reshapes the roster. The running back made a definitive decision that impacts depth, recruiting priorities, and the Trojans’ immediate future. Sanders officially declared […]

The future of one of college football’s most iconic rivalries remains uncertain, and former USC Trojans’ field general and Heisman winner Matt Leinart has stepped into the conversation with a strong defense of his alma mater’s position. USC and Notre Dame Fighting Irish, longtime rivals dating back to World War II, currently have no games […]

One of the more unique rivalries in college football is between USC and Notre Dame. The USC football program has been the premier powerhouse on the West Coast, while the Notre Dame football program has been one of the best programs in the Midwest. However, due to the ever-changing landscape, these two are going on […]

The USC Trojans football program faces a major postseason change after star wide receiver Makai Lemon declared for the 2026 NFL Draft and opted out of the Alamo Bowl on Wednesday afternoon, ending his collegiate career and reshaping USC’s postseason approach. The No. 16 ranked Trojans will face the TCU Horned Frogs in the 2025 […]

USC finished the 2025 season at 9-3 and 7-2 in conference play. That was not good enough for a College Football Playoff berth. Now, players are looking forward to the future, with multiple key components of the roster declaring for the NFL Draft, including Ja’Kobi Lane, a top wide receiver. They will have one key […]

The Biletnikoff Award is the de facto award for the top wide receiver in FBS. It was widely projected that Jeremiah Smith, who got votes for the Heisman Trophy, would walk away with the award. Still, it was Makai Lemon who ended up taking home the trophy, and Smith who got robbed as the rightful […]

The USC Trojans endured another disappointing season. Despite finishing with a winning record and as the No. 16-ranked team in the country, they fell short of the College Football Playoffs. As they try to cap off their season on a high note against TCU in the Alamo Bowl in late December, the team is starting […]

Change keeps coming to Los Angeles as another piece of USC’s depth chart heads for the exits. While the Trojans try to regroup from another playoff-less year, their wide receiver room is already shifting, with former three-star Florida product Prince Strachan expected to hit the NCAA transfer portal after a lone season in cardinal and […]

The USC football team is in the midst of another disappointing season after missing the College Football Playoffs again. Although fully-committed head coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans did see a record improvement with a two-win increase, they continue to fall short of breaking through the glass ceiling in the ACC. This is despite having […]

The USC Trojans football team received a major boost this week, as standout running back Waymond Jordan has committed to returning for the 2026 college football season. The news ensures the Trojans will retain one of their top offensive weapons as they prepare for another Big Ten campaign under head coach Lincoln Riley. On3Sports’ Pete […]

Bowl games are in an interesting place in college football, and it is harder than ever before to predict which teams will win the prestigious matchups. Obviously, making the College Football Playoff is priority number one for teams around the nation, but only 12 teams get in. Furthermore, a lot of bowl teams don’t have […]

USC has its first 2026 NFL Draft declaration one week after its college football regular season finale. The Trojans’ first official announcement came from tight end Lake McRee, who confirmed he will be forgoing his final year of NCAA eligibility. McRee announced his decision with a heartfelt message to the USC community on Instagram. The […]

USC football’s century-long relationship with the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is likely headed for a one-year pause in 2028. Preparations for the Summer Olympics are expected to force the Trojans out of their historic home and into SoFi Stadium. The LA Times reported that USC will almost certainly need to relocate for the 2028 season […]

Lincoln Riley has spent the past week insisting he’s “100%” locked in at USC, brushing off interest from SEC powers and framing his future as firmly rooted in Los Angeles. While Riley talks about being “right where I’m supposed to be” and quarterback Jayden Maiava keeps deflecting questions about his own plans by saying he’s […]

USC football celebrated the Los Angeles bragging rights over UCLA on Saturday. Lincoln Riley let it be known he’s staying with the Trojans. But a running back is bolting and entering the portal. Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals revealed Bryan Jackson is entering the College Football Transfer Portal. He’ll enter with two years of eligibility. Jackson […]

Trojans’ Lincoln Riley has spent the past week trying to slam the door on speculation about his own future before it swallows USC’s football team entire season. With multiple SEC powers circling and fans wondering if he might jump at a marquee opening, Riley finally planted a flag. Asked directly if he plans to leave […]

Coming off a 15-point loss to Oregon, USC was hoping to get multiple players back from injury for its final regular season game against UCLA. The Trojans had a long-shot hope that running back Waymond Jordan and safety Bishop Fitzgerald would return in Week 14, but got negative last-minute updates for both. Neither Jordan nor […]

As the coaching carousel heats up across college football, one of the most asked-about names, Lincoln Riley, is looming once again as an exciting option. The head coach of the USC Trojans finally addressed the swirl of speculation Tuesday evening and made his intentions abundantly clear. After practice, Riley was asked directly if he planned […]

The USC football team dropped a pivotal Big Ten conference game to Oregon on Saturday. USC got thumped by the Ducks, losing 42-27. The loss gives USC three losses on the season, and essentially ends the Trojans’ hopes at making the College Football Playoff. USC had a major opportunity to go into Eugene and steal […]

The No. 7 Oregon Ducks took home a big 42-27 Week 13 win over the No. 15 USC Trojans on Saturday. It was a great showing from the program, and quarterback Dante Moore was electric throughout. So much so that it appears his stock for the 2026 NFL Draft is seemingly skyrocketing. After finishing the […]

With last night’s loss to Oregon, USC football coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans are all but eliminated from College Football Playoff (CFP) contention. And people are letting Riley know about it. In his fourth season at USC, Riley has a 34-17 record, and despite close calls in his first year and this season, he […]

Only a handful of players have gained more traction among college football fans in 2025 than USC receiver Makai Lemon. The junior’s stellar campaign continued early in Week 13, when he showed off his arm on a 24-yard trick play touchdown pass against Oregon. Lemon entered Week 13 as the third-leading receiver in the FBS […]

The Oregon Ducks football team enters its week 13 matchup vs. the USC Trojans facing major lineup issues after word spread that two receivers will be out. Ducks injuries have shaped the week, an especially tough blow given that Oregon vs. USC is one of the biggest matchups of the season. Early reports confirmed that […]

Oregon is in the midst of a solid season and is currently on track to make it to the College Football Playoff for a second straight year. In order to make these hopes a reality, Oregon must first defeat a former Pac-12 rival in USC. Oregon is currently 9-1 on the year, but not in […]

USC has worked its way to a potential College Football Playoff berth. Still, they must get past another Big Ten and CFP hopeful on Saturday to keep their dreams a possibility. USC will visit Oregon, the site of College Game Day, in a must-win Week 13 clash, and we provide three bold predictions on their […]

There isn’t much in terms of big games on the horizon for Week 13 of the college football season, but all eyes will descend on Eugene on Saturday afternoon for the biggest game of the day. College GameDay will be in town for the matchup between No. 15 USC and No. 7 Oregon in what […]

USC is now 8-2 on the season, and could be making a run at the College Football Playoffs. The Trojans are coming off an ugly victory over Iowa, and it was further proof that the team can win ugly games now. Lincoln Riley having a team that is capable of winning these ugly games will […]

On Saturday, the USC football program picked up a big win over the Iowa Hawkeyes by a score of 26-21 in front of their home fans. The win pushed the Trojans’ record on the 2025 college football season to 8-2 and kept their outside hopes at the college football playoff this year alive ahead of […]

Back in October, Lincoln Riley was already talking about Makai Lemon like a cornerstone, not just another talented USC football team wideout. After Lemon’s 11-catch, 151-yard, two-touchdown performance against Illinois, Riley told Thomas Goldkamp of On3/Rivals that the sophomore’s versatility and consistency set him apart, praising how Lemon can line up in multiple spots, expand […]

The Oregon Ducks advanced to an impressive 9-1 record after securing a 42-13 Week 12 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Meanwhile, the USC Trojans are 8-2 on the season after earning a big 26-21 Week 12 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes. With both teams playing well and prepping to face off against each other, […]

It is a top-25 battle in the Big Ten as Iowa visits USC. Iowa is coming off a heartbreaking loss and looks to rebound this week. Meanwhile, USC is coming off a Friday night victory. and look to keep their winning streak going. It is now a clash between two top-half teams in the conference, […]

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 […]