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USC Trojan Updates: Recruits, Development, Draft and Threats
Maiava’s Meteoric Rise: Riley Raves About Trojan QB Coach Lincoln Riley heaped praise on quarterback Jayden Maiava as he heads into his second season as USC’s starter, highlighting a jump from promising freshman to conference passing leader with 3,431 yards. Riley appeared on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football to laud Maiava’s arm strength, work ethic,…
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USC Trojans: Facilities, Hires, Court Wins & Pro Bowl
Ex-Trojans Reunite at Pro Bowl Practice Former USC stars safety Calen Bullock and linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu, now with the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers respectively, shared the field at the 2026 Pro Bowl. Bullock, coming off a season with 72 tackles and five interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), sought Tuipulotu’s autograph in a…
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Trojans’ Safety Shocks Scouts at Senior Bowl
Shock Wave in the Secondary: Ramsey’s Senior Bowl Surge USC safety Kamari Ramsey has rocketed up the draft radar after two standout seasons in Los Angeles. Since transferring from UCLA, Ramsey amassed 87 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception in just two years with the Trojans. In PFSN’s mock Senior Bowl standings,…
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Riley Touts Patterson as USC’s Defensive Mastermind
Riley’s Praise for Patterson Speaks Volumes At Gary Patterson’s unveiling as USC’s new defensive coordinator, Lincoln Riley couldn’t help but gush over his former Big 12 nemesis. Patterson, fresh from a College Football Hall of Fame induction and a trophy case full of conference titles, returns after a four-year coaching hiatus to take charge of…
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Can Jayden Maiava Turn USC’s Hopes into Heisman Gold?
USC’s New Signal-Caller: Heisman or Bust? Jayden Maiava, fresh off a 3,711-yard, 24-touchdown campaign under Lincoln Riley, enters the 2026 season with Top 12 Heisman odds. While his passing attack paced the Big Ten, USC lost four of its top five receivers, creating a rookie-laden corps. Maiava must now prove he can elevate young targets…
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USC’s One-Point Agony on the Road to Iowa
Trojans’ Epic Collapse: Woods’ Heroics Not Enough In a 73-72 nail-biter at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, USC rallied from 17 down behind midseason transfer Kam Woods’ career-high 33 points—but still fell short. Tavion Banks led Iowa with 20 points before fouling out; Chad Baker-Mazara was stifled after a hot start; USC’s free-throw woes sealed their fate. The…
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USC Trojans: Recruiting, Friday Nights & Court Calls
Iowa or Bust: Three Madcap USC Hoops Predictions After a nail-biting 73–71 win over Wisconsin, USC heads to Iowa City looking to solidify its NCAA Tournament résumé. The Trojans are 15–5 overall and 4–5 in Big Ten play, having already stunned Oregon and Minnesota on the road. We break down three bold forecasts: guard Chad…
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USC Upgrades, Exodus, and NFL-Bound Stars Unite
Riley’s Staff Exodus: USC Leaks to Rival Utes USC offensive assistant and former football strategy director Joe D’Orazio departs Lincoln Riley’s coaching ensemble after just one season to become general manager of the Utah Utes. D’Orazio’s résumé stretches from NFL quality control roles with the Eagles and Chiefs to college stops at Baylor, Columbia and…
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USC Trojans Make Waves from Recruits to NFL Stars
Eric Gentry’s Shrine Bowl Showcase Stuns Scouts Linebacker Eric Gentry, with his rare 6-foot-6, 221-pound frame, dominated one-on-ones and special-teams drills at the East-West Shrine Bowl. After posting 75 tackles, 7 TFLs, 3 sacks and 4 forced fumbles in 2025 at USC, Gentry impressed NFL scouts with his length, agility and knack for blocking kicks.…
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Pressure Cooker: Lincoln Riley’s Hot Seat at USC
Is Riley’s USC Throne Crumbling Under the SoCal Sun? Since taking over at USC in 2022, Lincoln Riley has yet to secure a College Football Playoff berth for the Trojans. With top passers and playmakers departing for the NFL but quarterback Jayden Maiava back in the fold, Riley enters Year 5 under immense scrutiny. USC’s…