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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 […]

USC football is no longer silent about making recruiting noise. The Trojans have put together an epic February on the trail, including flipping Jonas Williams from Oregon. But now a four-star University of Georgia commit is on USC’s flip radar for the summer. Cornerback Jontavius Wyman has a future visit to L.A. on deck. Wyman […]

Caleb Williams’ new girlfriend is Alina Thyregod, a former friend from Denmark who returned to the United States and continued the pair’s relationship. Williams’ new life as starting quarterback of the Chicago Bears went hand-in-hand with the move off the field, as he split from a high school girlfriend to begin his new relationship in […]

Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans poached a four-star quarterback from the Oregon Ducks. Quarterback Jonas Williams announced his decision to flip his commitment from the Ducks to the Trojans on Friday. He explained why he made the move to On3’s Steve Wiltfong. “My favorite things that excite me are the relationships I’ve built with […]

USC football head coach Lincoln Riley stated his program’s mentality heading into a crucial 2025 season. It’s no secret that the Trojans’ leader is under pressure this off-season. Many pundits even questioned why Riley was not on the hot seat last season, as the program had a disappointing first year in the Big Ten. Despite […]

USC football hosted a deep lineup of talent for its junior day during the weekend of Feb. 1. The Trojans now offered one prominent local four-star wide receiver. But one already targeted by high-profile programs like Oregon and Colorado. Kayden Dixon-Wyatt of Mater Dei High in Santa Ana revealed USC offered, which he announced on […]

USC football ended 2024 on the right note, earning a hard-fought 35-31 victory versus Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl. Fantastic efforts by Ja’Kobi Lane and Makai Lemon spared the program its first losing season under head coach Lincoln Riley. There is a long way to go, though. The Trojans still lack a firm […]

Pete Carroll’s net worth in 2025 is $50 million. The Las Vegas Raiders recently hired Carroll as their new head coach. They signed him to a three-year contract with an option year. The Seattle Seahawks previously let Carroll go as their head coach despite being the team’s all-time winningest coach and leading the Seahawks to […]

Even with a legendary collegiate career, former USC football running back Reggie Bush wants to become a head coach. After talking with Sacramento State about filling that position, it ignited a passion he didn’t know that he had. He desired to be the next head coach for Sacramento State. That program also talked to Michael […]

Lincoln Riley is determined to improve his team’s defense in 2025. One month after USC ended 2024 with a  7-6 record, Riley hired Las Vegas Raiders defensive assistant coach Rob Ryan to his football staff. Ryan will join the Trojans as the assistant head coach and linebackers coach, the team announced on social media. He […]

USC football is locking in one pivotal member of the Trojans’ coaching staff. D’Anton Lynn is staying in Los Angeles, after agreeing to a new deal. The school locked in the defensive coordinator through a new contract extension Thursday, per ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel. Lynn received coordinator interest from other programs during the […]

Bishop Fitzgerald has committed to the USC Trojans out of the transfer portal, the former NC State football player has announced. The safety spent two seasons in Raleigh and was all-ACC honorable mention in 2024. He finished the season with 55 tackles, 7.5 tackle for loss, 8 PBUs, 1 forced fumble and 3 interceptions. Fitzgerald […]

As the Los Angeles wildfires have been the center of attention of the country, it has greatly impacted many in the sports world such as Louisville football quarterback Miller Moss. Though Moss has committed to the Louisville football team, he has played with the USC Trojans since 2021, being born in Los Angeles, California, specifically […]

It appears that USC football is making more waves in the transfer portal following a Las Vegas Bowl victory over Texas A&M to end the year. Head coach Lincoln Riley bolstered the offensive line on Wednesday, picking up former Syracuse center J’Ondre Reed. Reed, a 6-foot-3, 315-pound senior announced his commitment to the Trojans in […]

The Lincoln Riley era at USC hasn’t gone according to plan so far, as the Trojans have continued to get worse and worse since Riley has been there. In 2024, a disappointing season ended with a 7-6 record and fans are starting to look at the former Oklahoma head coach a little bit sideways. It’s […]

Following its Sugar Bowl loss to Notre Dame football and elimination from the College Football Playoff, Georgia football has turned its attention to improving its roster through the transfer portal. Former USC football Wide receiver Zachariah Branch and his brother, safety Zion Branch, have entered the portal and have committed to Georgia, according to Pete […]

The transfer portal decisions of USC football’s Zachariah and Zion Branch have stretched into 2025. Following visits to Georgia and Arizona State, the former Trojans could choose their next program sooner rather than later. The talented duo will consider joining the Miami football program, following their visit announcement on Thursday, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Zachariah […]

One of the best kickers in the country will join the Big 10 in 2025. After one season at UNLV, kicker Caden Chittenden, who was recognized as a first-team All-Mountain West recipient, will commit to USC football from the transfer portal, per 247 Sports. As a freshman, Chittenden made 26 of his 33 field goal […]

The USC Trojans (6-6) take on the Texas A&M Aggies (8-4) Friday night in the Las Vegas Bowl! This game will continue our college football odds series as we hand out a USC-Texas A&M prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. USC-Texas A&M Last Game – Matchup History These […]

Since entering the transfer portal in early December, siblings Zachariah and Zion Branch have been searching for their next college football team. Following a visit to Georgia, the former USC stars have reportedly scheduled a trip to Arizona State, per On3 Sports. Zachariah Branch is considered one of the top available receivers in the transfer […]

USC football will make NCAA history with a unique NIL package for one signee. Future Trojan Matai Tagoa’i has become one of the first college athletes to accept Bitcoin as part of his NIL earnings. This is an incredibly interesting NIL package to offer a college recruit. Tagoa’i partnered with Strike, a Bitcoin app, to […]

As Georgia football awaits its opponent in the 2024-25 College Football Playoff, there appears to be some scouring of the transfer portal during the practice week. USC transfers Zachariah and Zion Branch could visit Georgia in the near future, per Pete Nakos of On3 Sports. Zachariah, an All-American wide receiver and one of the best […]

USC football made a massive move in the transfer portal, adding a former 5-star defensive lineman from Kentucky. Lincoln Riley has had a tough tenure in Southern California so far. After a stellar first season under their head coach, the Trojans have posted a worse record each year since. This year, USC went a dismal […]

The USC football program just got an upgrade at running back, as they landed a 1,000-yard rusher from New Mexico, Eli Sanders, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Sanders hit the transfer portal in early December. The former Lobo running back ran for 1,063 yards at New Mexico last year after transferring from Iowa State. Not […]

One of the biggest names in the transfer portal is former USC wide receiver Zachariah Branch, who announced that he would be looking for a new home in 2025 after spending the last two seasons in Los Angeles. Branch immediately becomes one of the top options on the market and will be highly coveted by […]