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The beginning of the 2024 college football season is underway as spring games are in progress. Spring practices and games offer a glimpse of what’s to come in the ensuing season but don’t fully reveal a team’s composition, leaving a position like starting quarterback undetermined for some teams. This uncertainty could stem from several factors. […]

Wednesday has been quite the rollercoaster for USC football and Bear Alexander. Earlier in the day, there were reports from On3 saying that Alexander was planning to enter the transfer portal. Now, Alexander has shot down those reports and he is now planning to stay put with the Trojans. It’s unclear what the reports were […]

The Chicago Bears are on the clock with the first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and former USC football quarterback Caleb Williams is perceived to be the slam-dunk, home run pick. Not everyone is on board with the idea of Williams being the Bears’ top pick, however, including former Alabama football quarterback Greg McElroy. […]

After USC football suffered a subpar season (8-5, 5-4) for their standards, there wasn’t much to immediately look forward to for the Trojan faithful. It felt like an especially precarious time for Lincoln Riley and company due to superstar quarterback Caleb Williams to leaving for the NFL Draft. However, the Trojans have wasted no time […]

Recruitment has been one of the most crucial ways by which the USC football program kept its edge over other competitors. The Trojans are entering a new era of competition by joining the Big Ten conference and have to adjust against the talents in the Midwest. Coach Lincoln Riley has been beating other programs in […]

Coach Lincoln Riley has been on a massive recruitment spree ever since the offseason started. He was not content with the results they had last season and hopes to change their fate while entering the Big Ten Conference. The USC football squad had their eyes set on particular players but one man who goes by […]

The college football recruiting game can be vicious, and Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs learned this the hard way. After being committed to the University of Georgia for well over a year, five-star defensive tackle Justus Terry flipped his commitment and will instead be heading west and joining the USC Trojans for the 2025 […]

Caleb Williams, who emerged as a star with USC football, was already expected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Now that the Chicago Bears traded Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a move that leaves them without a true starting quarterback on the roster, Williams going No. 1 overall seems […]

The Chicago Bears are entering a new offensive era after trading away former starting quarterback Justin Fields. Chicago is eyeing ex-USC football standout Caleb Williams as their potential No. 1 overall choice in the 2024 NFL Draft. Moreover, Williams’ Pro Day at USC will further convince the Bears to go all in. Caleb Williams gives […]

The USC football program has had an exciting two-year stretch during Caleb Williams’ historical tenure. Now, the team is starting a new chapter as it enters the Big Ten conference. Moreover, Head Coach Lincoln Riley highlighted his primary offensive concern amid Williams’ departure for the NFL Draft. Riley is concerned with USC football’s offensive line […]

It’s been only 48 hours since Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald announced that at just 32-years-old, he’d be retiring from the National Football League. In only a decade of work, Donald established himself as arguably the greatest defensive tackle in league history. He was an eight-time 1st Team All-Pro, a three-time Defensive Player […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald shocked the NFL world on Friday by announcing his retirement. The 32-year-old ends his playing career as arguably the best player ever at his position, and one of just three players in league history to win three Defensive Player of the Year awards. In his heartfelt farewell to […]

USC football is one of the biggest brands in college football, and they have players all over the NFL doing big things. One of those players is wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Pittman Jr. currently plays for the Indianapolis Colts, and both parties just reached a deal that will keep Pittman with the Colts for […]

The USC football team had one major issue last season and it was their defense. The Trojans had one of the best offenses in the country, but when you can’t get stops, it’s incredibly hard to win. USC head coach Lincoln Riley hired D’Anton Lynn as the new defensive coordinator to help solve those problems, […]

Recruitment and injury updates are usually news that involves college football coaches two months after the season has wrapped. For Trojans Coach Lincoln Riley, it may be different as his star Caleb Williams is about to hit the 2024 NFL Draft. But, that was also not why the USC football head honcho’s name was all […]

Lincoln Riley is beefing up the USC coaching staff for the 2024 season, adding accomplished running backs coach Anthony Jones from the TCU football program. “USC is set to hire TCU’s Anthony Jones as its new running backs coach, sources tell @247Sports,” Matt Zenitz reported on Monday. “At TCU, Jones has coached players such as […]

Day two of the NFL Scouting Combine is underway and teams are currently evaluating which prospects would best suit them in the upcoming draft. From the bottom dwellers to the top contenders, each franchise is present in attendance, and one of them is the San Francisco 49ers. Despite being Super Bowl finalists, the 49ers are […]

The USC football team currently has Caleb Williams and Brendan Rice at the NFL Combine. The two of them have been teammates on the Trojans for the past two seasons, and they both found a lot of success there. Now, both Williams and Rice are heading to the NFL, and they are having some fun […]

USC football quarterback Caleb Williams has been the best player in college football for the past two seasons. He won the Heisman Trophy after the 2022 season, and he had another great year in 2023 despite the Trojans struggling overall as a team. Now, Williams is heading to the NFL, and he is expected to […]

Caleb Williams has been the best player in college football for the past two seasons, and even though he didn’t win the Heisman last season, he is still going to be picked #1 overall in the NFL Draft. He was terrific with USC football and he did win the Heisman during his first season with […]

Caleb Williams had a special career in college, and his time is now up. The Heisman Trophy winner will be heading to the NFL, and it would be a shock to see him not be the first overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft. Williams was one of the best college football players in the […]

USC football is currently in a period of transition following the departure of former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Caleb Williams to the NFL Draft. Williams is widely expected to be the number one overall pick this spring after single-handedly leading USC back to semi-relevance over the last couple of years. Still, the superstar isn’t without his […]

A Justin Fields-Caleb Williams debate has begun to surface in recent weeks as the NFL Draft approaches. The Bears are expected to either trade Fields and draft Williams or remain committed to Fields and pass on the former USC star quarterback. Former quarterback Johnny Manziel recently shared his thoughts on Fields amid the debate. Dov […]

NFL fans who have been eagerly waiting for the opportunity to see the presumptive 1st overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, USC quarterback Caleb Williams, throwing during the NFL Scouting Combine will be disappointed to learn that while Williams does plan to be in Indianapolis to meet with coaches and scouts and to speak […]

The USC football team finished last season with an 8-5 record despite the presence of generational talent and former Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams on the team. Coach Lincoln Riley is hoping to overhaul the team’s roster now that they are a member of the Big Ten Conference, and the latest news on the recruiting […]

The USC football team hired Lincoln Riley to be their head coach a couple seasons ago, and Riley left Oklahoma to coach the Trojans. Riley had been very successful as the head coach of Oklahoma, and his first season as the head coach of USC was a success as well. The Trojans had struggled in […]

The USC football program could lose a load of talent to the 2024 NFL Draft. In addition to star quarterback Caleb Williams, junior running back MarShawn Lloyd looks to go professional. Moreover,  Lloyd received a flattering draft comparison to Philadelphia Eagles RB D’Andre Swift. Trojans RB receives a high compliment before the 2024 NFL Draft […]

It appears USC football head coach Lincoln Riley is losing a key part of his staff. Trojans running back coach Kiel McDonald is finalizing a deal to take over that same position on Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers staff, according to Adam Schefter. As the NFL insider pointed out, McDonald also had opportunities to be […]

Perhaps the biggest storyline of the NFL offseason is what the Chicago Bears will do with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Last year the Bears opted to trade the pick which inevitably landed them the first overall selection once again. With nine weeks until the draft, the Bears have kept their […]

USC football is making the cut for a blue-chip high school football recruit. High school defensive tackle Kevin Wynn is including the Trojans in his top choices for schools, per Sports Illustrated. Wynn is a member of the 2025 recruiting class. Wynn is a 6-foot-2, 320 pound defensive player from Georgia. He’s a highly recruited […]

A pair of USC football stars will get the chance to show out in front of coaches, scouts and executive at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. Defensive back Christian Roland-Wallace and wide receiver Brenden Rice will join a handful of teammates who’d previously received invitations to Indianapolis. INVITED ‼️@xhrisroland has officially been invited to the […]

The USC football team has had the luxury of having the best quarterback in college football as their starter for the past two seasons. Caleb Williams won the Heisman during his first season with the Trojans, and he had another special year this past season. Now, Williams is headed to the NFL, and he is […]

The USC football team is looking to bounce back from what was a disappointing campaign this year. The preparation for the 2024 season is underway for the Trojans, and it’s a big one for Lincoln Riley. It will be the third season of the Riley era at USC, and he unfortunately just lost a staff […]

USC football head coach Lincoln Riley and his staff are currently in the midst of what figures to be a hugely important offseason for the future of the organization. The Trojans fell short of their ultimate goal of a championship in 2023, and now Riley and the team will have to navigate the loss of […]

The USC football team hired Lincoln Riley to be their head coach a couple seasons ago, and Riley left Oklahoma to coach the Trojans. Riley had been very successful as the head coach of Oklahoma, and his first season as the head coach of USC was a success as well. The Trojans had struggled in […]

Caleb Williams may well be the consensus choice at this point as the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, but that does not mean he is without detractors. Count former NFL running back Merril Hoge as one of the analysts who does not believe that Williams is worthy of the No. 1 draft […]

USC football was among the many teams who lined up and sent offers to Trinity Camp Hill (Pennsylvania) running back Messiah Mickens, but when it was time to decide, he opted to commit to the Penn State Nittany Lions. However, he will now be arriving in the college football scene until 2026, leaving the door […]

After the Super Bowl, the next big event to hit teams will be the 2024 NFL Draft. A lot is at stake since franchises will have to move some veterans in favor of giving rookies a chance in the league. One team in particular will have to deal with this, the Chicago Bears. Matt Eberflus’ […]

Last year did no go as planned for Caleb Williams and USC football, to say the least. Legitimate College Playoff aspirations melted into despair as the program suffered extreme humiliation in its final season in the Pac-12. The 2022 Heisman Trophy winner was not even enough to push the Trojans into the top tier of […]