Locking Down Longstreet: USC’s Next QB Savior
True freshman Husan Longstreet, a five-star recruit who flipped from Texas A&M to USC, flashed dual-threat ability on limited snaps. He racked up 103 passing yards with a touchdown and added 76 rushing yards and two scores, preserving a year of eligibility. With Jayden Maiava set to depart after 2026 and newcomer Jonas Williams joining, Longstreet represents clarity for the Trojan quarterback room. Re-signing him ensures continuity in Lincoln Riley’s offense, giving USC a poised backup who already knows the playbook inside and out.
Brace yourselves, Trojan fans: we’re being asked to worship another quarterback barely out of high school. Apparently, flipping on sign-day and running bootleg plays qualifies one for sainthood in Southern California. Riley’s love affair with Longstreet is so intense, pay-per-view confessions are rumored at Friday Night Lights. Sure, continuity is nice—right up until your “future star” calls Grandpa for playcalling advice on third down. But worry not: USC is now accepting candles and sacrificial pom-poms to anoint the next golden arm (and legs) of the Coliseum.
Alamo Bowl Face-Off: USC vs. TCU Betting & Injury Rundown
The No. 16 USC Trojans meet TCU Horned Frogs in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 30 at 6 p.m. PT in San Antonio (ESPN/KNX 1070 AM). USC is a 6.5-point favorite, with a -255 moneyline and a 55.5-point total. Key Trojans opting out for the NFL Draft include receivers Makai Lemon, Ja’Kobi Lane, and tight end Lake McRee, plus OL starters Elijah Paige and Kilian O’Connor. Opt-outs on defense feature Kamari Ramsey and Eric Gentry, while freshman Jahkeem Stewart sits out with a stress fracture. Jayden Maiava returns under center, aided by WR Tanook Hines, RB duo Waymond Jordan and King Miller. Prediction: USC wins 37-24.
Nothing says “festive holiday tradition” like watching half your roster skip town to sip C-suite cocktails at the NFL combine. ESPN will kindly fill the airtime with sob stories about undergrads learning life lessons on the bench. And yet, the world will witness the Jayden Maiava Show: starring…well, him! Even TCU’s keeping fantasy alive by benching their QB too. But fear not, gamblers: at least the odds will shift every 15 minutes so you can experience true seasonal affective disorder—one point spread at a time.
Ex-Trojans Turn Texans Teammates Into Youth Camp Heroes
Former USC stars Calen Bullock and Woody Marks, now teammates with the NFL’s Houston Texans, will co-host a youth football camp in Houston on May 17, 2026. Open to ages 6–16, the camp offers meet-and-greets, limited-edition T-shirts, and position-specific drills—from basic fundamentals to advanced secondary and rushing techniques. Bullock and Marks join a proud lineage of USC alumni, including Matt Leinart and Amon-Ra St. Brown, who give back to their communities through youth camps.
Because nothing screams “giving back” quite like teaching suburban kids how to dodge linebackers while spraying Gatorade in their hair. Bullock and Marks know the playbook better than the camp’s cafeteria manager knows gluten-free options. Expect Instagram stories of mini-third-down comebacks and viral slow-mo sack tutorials. Don’t worry: by the end, every youngster will believe they’re the next CJ Stroud—until Monday morning rolls around and reality hits harder than a linebacker blitz. But hey, at least they’ll walk away with a T-shirt they’ll never actually wear.
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