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USC’s Future Shines Amid Injuries and Mahomes Comparisons
Musselman Unpacks USC’s Banged-Up Backcourt USC coach Eric Musselman revealed key developments after the Trojans’ 68-61 win over Washington State. Guard Rodney Rice, who had been second on the team in scoring at 20.3 points per game, has a re-aggravated shoulder injury and is likely done for the season. Meanwhile, five-star recruit Alijah Arenas is…
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USC Stars Shine: Heisman QB & Hoops Phenom
Gridiron Phenom Cracks Heisman Gossip Mill USC’s sophomore quarterback Jayden Maiava stunned the Trojans’ faithful with a breakout first season under Lincoln Riley, leading the Big Ten with 3,431 passing yards and ranking second in FBS for big-time throws. Fresh off a 9-3 finish, a Biletnikoff Award for Makai Lemon, and an Alamo Bowl date…
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USC Stars: Draft Decisions to ACL Comebacks
Ja’Kobi Lane’s Goldilocks Dilemma: Draft or Trojan Return? USC wideout Ja’Kobi Lane, fresh off a sophomore breakout with 12 touchdowns, now faces the classic Trojan fork in the road: declare for the 2026 NFL Draft or stick around for a senior swan song. After a season buffeted by a broken foot and midseason bumps, Lane…
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USC’s Court Clash & Transfer Portal Power Moves
Trojans vs. Huskies: The Galen Center Basketball Brawl No. 16 USC women’s basketball hosts top-ranked UConn at the Galen Center on Dec. 13. USC, buoyed by a 59-50 win over Washington, leans on freshman phenom Jazzy Davidson, who exploded for 22 points and 12 boards. Kennedy Smith and Gerda Raulušaityte bolster depth, as USC chases…
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USC Football Recruits: Title Runs and Top Ten Drama
Palmer’s Playbook: Trojan Legend Sparks State Title Push USC Heisman winner Carson Palmer has returned to his high school alma mater, Santa Margarita, this season, guiding his squad—anchored by three USC signees including Trent Mosley, Simote Kataonga, and Jayden Crowder—on a Cinderella run to the CIF State Open Division Championship. After cruising past Sierra Canyon…
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USC’s Offseason Gambits: Transfer Needs & Alamo Showdown
Portal Pursuits: Filling USC’s Biggest Holes USC heads into the offseason eyeing three primary roster rebuilds as the transfer portal opens on Jan. 2. First, the wide receiver room risks losing stars Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane to the NFL, leaving Tanook Hines and incoming freshmen Trent Mosley and Boobie Feaster to hold down the…
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USC Coaching Staff Strikes Gold with Historic Recruits
Trojan Triumph: Riley’s Staff Nets No. 1 Recruiting Class The USC Trojans landed the top-ranked 2026 recruiting class—the first non-SEC program to do so in over 15 years—thanks to Lincoln Riley’s revamped staff. Secondary coach Doug Belk delivered six defensive backs, four hailing from Southern California and topped by Ohio native Elbert Hill. Tight ends…
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USC’s Alamo Bowl Pitch and QB Draft Dilemma
Lincoln Riley’s Alamo Bowl Recruiting Playbook USC head coach Lincoln Riley sees the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio as more than just a postseason matchup. He paints the national TV showcase in Texas as a recruiting goldmine, spotlighting elite Trojans signees like Ethan “Boobie” Feaster and Jaimeon Winfield. Riley emphasizes that playing in-state, in front…
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USC Trojans Fall Just Short of Playoff Berth
How USC Teetered on Playoff Glory The final College Football Playoff rankings placed the Trojans at No. 16, leaving USC just outside the top-12 bracket despite only three losses on the season. Lincoln Riley’s squad fell to No. 5 Oregon and No. 11 Notre Dame, but flashes of brilliance and marquee wins over Michigan and…
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USC Roster Remix: Lineman Transfer and CB Recruits
From Coliseum to Autzen: Banuelos’s Transfer Trek USC guard Micah Banuelos, a four-star interior lineman with two years of eligibility left, has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal after three seasons with the Trojans and limited playing time. Despite stepping in for five starts this fall amid injuries, Banuelos must compete with Elijah Paige, Alani Noa…