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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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 — […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The USC football is currently atop the college football recruiting rankings per On3/Rivals. The class even features a star playing for Trojans legend Carson Palmer at Rancho Santa Margarita Catholic. So, how did the past Heisman Trophy winner persuade Simote Katoanga’s decision to choose USC? The four-star edge rusher guided the Eagles to a 44-14 […]

With the USC football team taking on the Purdue Boilermakers in Week 3 of the college football season, the program has been led by quarterback Jayden Maiava, who has been exceptional to start the season. While the USC football offensive line isn’t set in stone, the main goal is to protect Maiava, who revealed the […]

USC football coach Lincoln Riley enters 2025 making changes to the program as he faces pressure to restore the Trojans as a College Football Playoff contender. Coming off a disappointing debut season in the Big Ten, Riley has emphasized discipline and unity as part of a cultural reset. Small changes, like having the entire roster […]

When Lincoln Riley took over from Clay Helton as the HC of the USC Football Program, they were in the Pac-12 Conference. On Saturday, USC beat Helton’s current team, Georgia Southern, 59-20 to make it two wins in a row to start their second season in the Big Ten. After a mixed debut season that […]

The 2025 USC football team has a lot of potential this season. They have the offensive firepower to compete with almost anyone in the country, and they proved that in their Week 1 game against Missouri State, in which they scored 73 points and left many fans angry that they were left out of the […]

Feel-good stories are what make sports special. This past Saturday, USC took down Missouri State by the score of 73-13. However, for one player, the score did not matter. Just being on the field again is all he cares about. USC head coach Lincoln Riley even labeled it as a “Miracle.” “Lincoln Riley said yesterday […]

Clay Helton makes his return to Los Angeles as USC plays host to Georgia Southern in Week 2. The Trojans took care of business in Week 1, coming away with a decisive win.  This has led to some bitterness, though, as USC football fans are livid after they were not included in the AP Top […]

One of the most dominating, if not the most dominant, performances of Week 1 in the college football slate was USC’s 73-13 win over newly promoted Missouri State. Missouri State began the game with the ball and drove down the field for what ended up giving them a 3-0 lead after a field goal. Then, […]

USC football coach Lincoln Riley faces a lot of expectations in 2025, from the Trojans fan base. USC football has struggled somewhat during Riley’s tenure, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The head coach is teasing that he is making some changes in his program. One of those changes was evident, ahead of […]

The USC football program has two significant rivalries on its schedule. First, they play UCLA, and then Notre Dame in a unique cross-country matchup. The USC-Notre Dame rivalry is one of the most unique rivalry games in the sport due to that factor, but due to the changing landscape in college football, there were questions […]

Sports host Colin Cowherd had an interesting take to share about USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley. Riley is approaching his fourth season with the Trojans, leading the program since 2022. He has elevated them to a solid status as one of the better teams at the Power Five level. Cowherd expressed his thoughts about […]

USC football officially enters game week for the 2025 season. The Trojans have already earned some way-too-early predictions a month ago. But it’s time to get more bold. The nation watched USC go unranked in the first AP Top 25 poll. Other national outlets don’t sound high on the Trojans either. Lincoln Riley remains a […]

USC football is getting a major boost as head coach Lincoln Riley confirmed star wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane is cleared to play in the season opener. Lane, who broke his foot in May, had been sidelined for most of the offseason. Now, just in time for Week 1, Riley says the sophomore has been practicing […]

Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans are gearing up for a crucial 2025 season. But to college football insider Chris Vannini, he is hopeful for a breakthrough from the program. Vannini published a list of the 136 competing teams he believes will have great performances or underperform throughout the 2025 campaign. He ranked the Trojans […]

The USC Trojans are expected to be a talented football program in 2025. Head coach Lincoln Riley is trying to put this team back in contention, but it has not gone the Torjans’ way the past couple of seasons. USC has not participated in the College Football Playoff, however, that could change this season. Jayden […]

It’s fair to say not everyone is a fan of USC football coach Lincoln Riley. While Riley is particularly unpopular in the state of Oklahoma, there are likely quite a few in Southern California who don’t feel quite positively about the Trojans’ head coach either. And that’s because Riley has not delivered much since arriving […]

USC football restocked ahead of a crucial 2025 season. Lincoln Riley is hearing hot seat chatter. But his 2025 and 2025 college football recruiting classes are fueling renewed optimism in the Land of Troy. Riley still has multiple position groups to address, though. Especially before Missouri State strolls inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on […]

The USC football is just a couple of weeks away from kicking off its 2025 college football campaign — and the program’s fourth season under head coach Lincoln Riley. But there are still roster decisions to be made for the Trojans, including on the right tackle position, which has the third-year sophomore Tobias Raymond and […]

USC football head coach Lincoln Riley continues to hear the pending future of one historic rivalry. The one involving the Trojans and Notre Dame. Thoughts continue to swirl on the legendary game’s possible end. As the Big Ten heads to a nine-game conference slate. Jeopardizing the USC-Notre Dame contest in the process — as the […]

The AP Top 25 college football poll sparked a bevy of conversations Monday. Texas and Penn State fans sounded pleased with where their team landed. But there were some vocal fanbases — and not just limited to Ohio State. But for teams left unranked. The Buckeyes still landed inside the top five. The reigning national […]

USC football reloaded via the 2025 class and college football transfer portal. Does this mean Lincoln Riley and company have no returner on the athletically freakish side this season? The annual “Freaks” list from Bruce Feldman of The Athletic dropped on Monday. Which introduces college football fans to the 50 most athletically gifted talents returning […]

Lincoln Riley lured in one more past NFL personality to his USC football coaching staff. This new hire joins Rob Ryan in adding to the Super Bowl winning lineup on the Trojans. And is one coming with New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers ties. Adrian Klemm adds to Riley’s 2025 staff, with Matt Zenitz of […]

USC offensive lineman DJ Wingfield has been all over during his college career, and he was expecting to finish it out with the Trojans after transferring in this offseason. Wingfield started his career at the junior college level, and he has since played for New Mexico and most recently Purdue. Wingfield has now filed a […]