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USC football handed the offensive keys over to Jayden Maiava toward the end of 2024. Lincoln Riley has complete trust in the quarterback moving forward. Including setting out a “big goal” for him. Riley dove into what that “goal” is via ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy. He spoke to the former Alabama quarterback on […]

The USC football team landed a massive commitment on Friday as five-star tight end Mark Bowman announced that he will play for Lincoln Riley and the Trojans. USC is recruiting at an absurd level as they now have 27 commitments already. There is still a lot of time for USC to bring in even more […]

The old saying is, “When one door closes, another one opens.” For USC Football, a door closed when five-star LB Xavier Griffen decommitted earlier this month.  But that door was opened up again on Friday. The No. 1 TE Mark Bowman officially committed, per Hayes Fawcett of On3Sports. The top pick in the class of […]

The rivalry between the Notre Dame football team and USC is one of the most iconic in college football, but there is a chance that the 2025 edition is the last one for a while. The two teams don’t have an agreeement locked in for future matchups, and the Trojans are reportedly concerned about continuing […]

College football looks a lot different than it did just a few years ago. There are different conferences, a different College Football Playoff format and players earning NIL money. There are things that have made positive impacts on the game, but there are also a lot of things that fans don’t like. Still, USC football […]

USC football looks for improvement in its second season in the Big Ten. It will be Lincoln Riley’s fourth season at USC, and we look at the 2024 USC schedule and give a prediction. It was a third straight bowl game for Riley and the Trojans, but also the worst season under Riley so far. […]

NFL legend Keyshawn Johnson had a very long and successful football career, and it started when he played for the USC football team. Obviously, when Johnson played for the Trojans, the entire game was different, both on and off the field. One of the biggest differences now is that players are getting paid NIL money. […]

USC football is hunting for 2027 talent while delivering the nation’s best college football recruiting class for 2026. Except the ’27 prospect they offered comes with Junior Seau ties. Four-star offensive lineman Lincoln Mageo revealed his offer Thursday night. The powerful 6-foot-4, 280-pounder stars for Oceanside High — the alma mater of the late football […]

The best thing about college football is the historic rivalries and associated traditions, like the trophies. One of the oldest and most unique rivalries in college football, Notre Dame-USC, is on the brink of potentially ending. The 2025 game is the last game on either team’s schedule as part of their current deal, but there […]

USC football sustained its biggest college football recruiting loss Wednesday. Now the Trojans could immediately make up for it through the nation’s No. 1 tight end Mark Bowman. Xavier Griffin decommitted from the Trojans Wednesday, who was a longtime verbal commit. But USC landed on the short list for the five-star Bowman, Hayes Fawcett of […]

USC football watched its top-ranked recruiting class take a massive hit Wednesday. Longtime five-star verbal commit Xavier Griffin parted ways with USC. Now a Big Ten rival of the Trojans is hosting him first as he reignites his college football recruiting period. The standout linebacker from Carrollton, Georgia has a lineup of visits coming, which […]

The USC football team has the #1 2026 recruiting class in the country, but it did lose a big commitment on Wednesday. Five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin committed to the Trojans back in July of 2024, which was very early for a 2026 recruit. Now, Griffin realizes that he wants to explore his options, and he […]

Before Bijan Robinson was a star running back in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons, he played for the Texas football team. As one of the top recruits in the entire 2020 recruiting class, Robinson had a lot of good options for college. He ended up picking the Longhorns, but Ohio State and USC were […]

USC football tacked on another massive college football recruiting win on Mother’s Day. This time edging out Michigan and Miami for this talented pass rusher. Shaun Scott is the newest pledge to the Trojans, Hayes Fawcett of On3 revealed Sunday afternoon. Fawcett confirmed the Wolverines and Hurricanes were in the final running. So was USC’s […]

USC football is getting a solid defensive back from the transfer portal. Former UCF cornerback Chasen Johnson has committed to the Trojans, per On3. Johnson was a very active part of the UCF secondary last season. Playing in the Big 12 conference, Johnson posted 18 tackles and two passes defended. The new USC cornerback is […]

USC football has stayed relentless on the college football recruiting trail. The Trojans are now approaching 30 verbal commits for the 2026 class. This time they beat out three Big Ten rivals for this four-star. Wide receiver Luc Weaver is the newest pledge, with Hayes Fawcett of On3 revealing Washington, Minnesota and UCLA also were […]

The USC Trojans shook things up with their 2026 recruiting class after reports indicate head coach Lincoln Riley and the program landed one of the most “elite” commitments in the nation. It’s a big get for the Trojans, as this kid could help improve the defense sooner, rather than later. Elbert Hill, a cornerback recruit […]

USC football added experience and unapologetic bravado when it hired Rob Ryan. The longtime NFL defensive coordinator leaves the Las Vegas Raiders for the college game. He even dropped a bold claim involving Brock Bowers and one of his USC linebackers. Ryan watched the damage Bowers delivered firsthand as a star rookie. But he told […]

USC football looks prime to bolster its top-ranked 2026 recruiting class. But still faces pursuit from Alabama, Oregon and others for this five-star talent. Cornerback Brandon Arrington has USC on his short list, per Hayes Fawcett of On3. Fawcett adds Arrington will announce his commitment on July 5. The Trojans already field the nation’s No. […]

USC football built up the nation’s top ranked college football recruiting class for 2026. The Trojans aren’t ignoring the college football transfer portal either. Especially after landing a former Utah wide receiver. Head coach Lincoln Riley and company added to the Trojans offense Saturday. USC grabbed ex-Utes wideout Zacharyus “Zach” Williams in the portal, per […]

USC football skyrocketed to No. 1 in the 2026 recruiting rankings under Lincoln Riley. That’s just for the high school realm. The Trojans can add more. They have that luxury through the college football transfer portal. USC won’t be pursuing high-profile transfer Nico Iamaleava, though. Iamaleava once rose as a USC possibility after leaving Tennessee. […]

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin has seen it all. One of the more well-traveled coaches working in the college ranks today, Kiffin has worked with and for some of the biggest stars and programs the sport has seen this century and has made a name for himself along the way for his high-flying offensive […]

The college football offseason is in full swing, with the transfer portal and spring football both generating plenty of buzz as fans wait for the season to roll around. After a disappointing 2024 season, Lincoln Riley and USC football are looking to get that tradition back in the cardinal and gold. USC’s offense was the […]

The first high-profile holdout of the NIL era in college football didn’t last very long. After Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava ditched practice just before the Volunteers’ spring game due to ongoing contract negotiations, Josh Heupel and company essentially told him to kick rocks. Now that Tennessee has severed ties with Iamaleava and is moving in […]

USC football received assurance that its top-ranked recruiting class won’t see a four-star drift off. Lincoln Riley and company learned a pivotal local addition isn’t going anywhere amid Miami, Notre Dame interest and others. Tomuhini Topui told USC and Hayes Fawcett of On3 that he’s shutting his recruiting down. The versatile and powerful lineman confirmed […]

The USC football team picked up a big commitment from four-star 2026 offensive tackle Vlad Dyakonov on Wednesday. The Trojans are off to a hot start in the 2026 recruiting cycle as they currently have one of the best recruiting classes in the country. It’s still early and there is a lot of time for […]

USC football is trekking toward 20 verbal commitments for the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class. Now the Trojans are in play for one more top 10 wide receiver. One with Texas and Colorado among the other universities in pursuit of him. Four-star WR Jalen Lott revealed to Hayes Fawcett of On3 his final top 10 […]

USC football picked up an encouraging victory in recruiting, beating out Missouri and SMU for a talented Class of 2026 wideout. The Trojans are coming off a very poor first season in the Big Ten with several pundits questioning if head coach Lincoln Riley is on the hot seat. After a great first year in […]

USC football has been making some major inroads in recruiting this offseason. They are on track to outpace their competitors in the recruiting class of 2026. So far, they have gotten a verbal agreement from four-star defensive lineman Jaimeon Winfield from Texas. USC also got a verbal commitment from defensive lineman Malik Brooks of St. […]

USC football added to its already top-ranked college football recruiting class Saturday. But beat out College Football Playoff qualifiers Georgia and Notre Dame to land this towering, massive prospect. The Trojans earned a new verbal commitment from Malik Brooks of St. Pius X High in Downey, with Hayes Fawcett of On3 confirming the move. Brooks […]

The USC football team did not meet expectations on the football field during its first season in the Big Ten, but head coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans have been recruiting well. One player that USC fans are particularly excited about is quarterback Husan Longstreet. Longstreet is a member of the 2025 recruiting class, and […]

JuJu Watkins as a USC football recruiting sales pitch? Watkins’ celebrity amid her basketball dominance could sway the next major commitment for Lincoln Riley and the Trojans. The Trojans are continuing to court four-star running back Deshonne Redeaux out of Oaks Christian High in Westlake Village. The 2026 talent placed USC on his short list […]

Sam Darnold’s net worth in 2025 is $30 million. After Darnold became the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings following JJ McCarthy’s injury prior to the 2024 season, he had a breakout season to earn a Pro Bowl bid. He then turned that into a big contract with the Seattle Seahawks. Here is a look […]

USC football will be under overwhelming pressure to make clear progress in its second season in the Big Ten Conference, but before the heat turns up, fans can take delight in the team’s recruiting success. While the program respectably ranks in the top 15 in the country for its newest class, its 2026 haul of […]

In its first season in the Big Ten, the USC football program finished with a 7-6 record. Led by head coach Lincoln Riley, the Trojans hope to improve this offseason and be more competitive moving forward. To do that, it appears Riley made a noticeable hire to his coaching staff on Monday after hiring former […]

USC football is in a position to continue the Los Angeles legacy of Kobe Bryant, though his nephew. The Trojans landed on the remaining list of schools for the late NBA legend’s four-star family member Jett Washington. Though USC must fend off the likes of Alabama, Ohio State, Texas and others to land him. The […]

One USC football target witnessed a life-changing 25 minutes on Wednesday. This 2027 four-star cornerback landed his Trojans opportunity at 3:04 p.m. PT. Right after LSU extended its offer at 2:39 p.m. Aaryn “J.O.” Washington revealed USC as his latest offer. The standout from Mater Dei High in Santa Ana, however, used the words “beyond […]

USC football catapulted to the top of the 2026 recruiting rankings on Sunday. Now the Trojans are ready to boost their No. 1 recruiting class even higher by adding a powerful 6-foot-7 prospect. USC is predicted to land tackle Malakai Lee of Honolulu. The star of Kamehameha Secondary School is trending towards USC, per Steve […]

Lincoln Riley continues to work on righting the ship at USC, landing the Trojans another major football recruit for the class of 2026. After a brief deliberation period, USC received a commitment from four-star edge rusher Simote Katoanga, On3 Sports reported. Katoanga, a consensus top-100 recruit, is the sixth-best defensive lineman of the class, according […]