Hayden Koo Locks Down Game Day Visit With Trojans USC has zeroed in on four-star California wideout Hayden Koo as a centerpiece of its 2028 recruiting push. The Tustin High junior, one of 19 receiver targets for the Trojans, has scheduled nine official game day visits, including a trip to the Coliseum for USC’s Sept.…

14th and Fuming: USC’s Preseason Poll Drama The Trojans landed at No. 14 in the AP preseason Top 25, matching their USA Today Coaches Poll position. While some see it as a slight, insiders like Brett McMurphy warn that four of the past six USC teams ranked at 14 have finished the year unranked. Fans…

Gridiron Icons Rekindle USC Glory After NFL Showdown After the Baltimore Ravens toppled the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 in a recent NFL preseason game, former USC wideouts Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane reunited for an emotional catch-up that left Trojan faithful misty-eyed. Lane hauled in three receptions, including a touchdown, while Lemon, sidelined by a hamstring…

Freshman Trojans Gear Up to Roar Against San Jose State USC’s 2026 recruiting class delivered 33 new freshmen, and four have already claimed center stage for Week 1 at San Jose State. Trent Mosley, the fluid Trinity League standout, looks primed to fill Makai Lemon’s slot duties with explosive speed and smooth route-running. Mark Bowman,…

Jayhawk to Trojan: Jordan’s JUCO Pep Talk Waymond Jordan’s journey took him from Escambia High to Hutchinson Community College and finally to USC. Despite not being highly recruited out of high school, Jordan made a name for himself as one of the most coveted JUCO running backs, earning a spot with Lincoln Riley’s Trojans. Ahead…

Rookies Ready: USC’s Freshmen Starring Early USC’s No. 1-ranked 2026 recruiting class is loaded with talent, and three true freshmen are already generating buzz. Wide receiver Ethan “Boobie” Feaster dazzled in fall camp with a highlight-reel tunnel screen touchdown. Defensive end Luke Wafle, a former five-star, has the size and athleticism to rotate early on…

Rivalry Redux: Bruins Plot Unlikely Rose Bowl Upset The 2026 Crosstown Rivalry at the Rose Bowl sees Lincoln Riley’s USC Trojans installed as 10.5-point favorites over Bob Chesney’s rejuvenated UCLA Bruins, with an over/under set at 55.5. Fueled by Jayden Maiava’s passing prowess and a tough schedule including Oregon and Ohio State, USC aims to…

USC’s QB Crystal Ball: Trey Wright Incoming? After a quiet summer on the recruiting trail capped by four-star safety Gavin Williams joining the 2027 class, USC is making waves for 2028 by pursuing Texas quarterback Trey Wright. A three-star prospect out of Lone Star High in Frisco, Wright is reportedly the first quarterback Lincoln Riley…

Trojans’ Senior Squad Hails Freshman Frenzy USC’s 2026 recruiting haul proved historic: 34 signees (32 arriving early) hit winter workouts and spring practice already fluent in the playbook. Veterans like lineman Tobias Raymond applaud the time saved on “basics” and credit the freshmen with raising the room’s floor. Defensive end Braylan Shelby mentors the newcomers…

Lone Star Signal-Caller Lands Riley’s First 2028 Offer Lincoln Riley extended his coveted first quarterback offer in USC’s 2028 class to Trey Wright, a three-star prospect from Frisco Lone Star in Texas. Wright dazzled in 2025 with 4,062 passing yards, 43 touchdowns, plus 1,798 rushing yards and 16 scores, leading his school to the Class…