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USC Football: Riley’s Rank and Playoff Threats
Riley Climbs to No. 6 in Big Ten Coaching Power Rankings On3’s Ari Wasserman slotted Lincoln Riley at No. 6 among all 18 Big Ten head coaches before the 2026 season—an impressive spot given USC’s ups and downs. Riley’s Trojan tenure began with an 11–3 campaign just shy of the College Football Playoff, then dipped…
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USC’s Pipeline Power and Defensive Playbook
Trojan Pipeline: Recruiting’s New Frontier USC has doubled down on its grip over the Trinity League, signing eight prospects in its 2026 class and already locking in four commits for 2027. Coach Lincoln Riley’s squad features top talents like cornerback Danny Lang and offensive tackle Drew Fielder, plus IMG-bound Aaryn “J.O.” Washington. The Trojans are…
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USC Trojans Roster Boost: Two-Way Star, DBs & Transfer
Honor Fa’alave-Johnson Eyes Dual-Threat Trojan Role USC’s five-star commit Honor Fa’alave-Johnson has already secured an Adidas NIL deal and tapped Marcus Allen as a mentor. At Cathedral Catholic (San Diego), he’s been a two-way force: as a sophomore he racked up 154 rushing yards, 42 receiving yards, and 18 tackles; as a junior he exploded…
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USC Pipeline: From Super Bowl QBs to Hot 2028 Recruit
Gridiron Globetrotters: USC QBs Storm the NFL The USC Trojans boast two former signal-callers making waves in the NFL this season. Sam Darnold, now leading the Seattle Seahawks, became the first USC QB to win a Super Bowl and faces the classic post-victory “hangover” in a rematch opener against the Patriots. Meanwhile, Heisman winner Caleb…
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Quarterback Prospect Takeover: USC’s Elite Recruiting Week
LA Coliseum Welcomes QB Stars of Tomorrow Lincoln Riley, USC’s quarterback whisperer, has hosted top 2028 and 2029 signal-callers for an invite-only recruiting blitz. After extending a lone offer to 2027 recruit Peyton Houston, Riley and OC Luke Huard shifted focus to higher-ranked prospects: 6’5″ Thaddeus Breaux (LA Hamilton, ’29) enjoyed workouts and Heisman winner…
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USC Trojans’ Rising Stars: From Field to Draft
Giants’ Future Ace: Mason Edwards’ MLB Moment USC left-hander Mason Edwards closed out the college season as one of the nation’s elite pitchers. Undefeated at 8-0 with a microscopic 1.97 ERA and 169 strikeouts, he earned Big Ten Pitcher of the Year honors and carried the Trojans to the Super Regional. Despite falling short against…
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USC Recruiting Blitz: Camps, Offers, and Elite Visits
Major Stokes Steals the Spotlight at USC’s Invite-Only Showcase At a private USC camp on June 11 at Howard Jones Field, four-star Utah edge rusher Major Stokes dominated drills under the eye of Shaun Nua and Lincoln Riley. Rated No. 74 nationally and No. 2 in his state, the 6-5½, 240-pounder impressed with fluid footwork…
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Trojans’ TV Ratings Surge and Offseason Shakeup
Super Regional Ratings Skyrocket in Chapel Hill Clash The USC Trojans and North Carolina Tar Heels delivered a ratings bonanza during the Chapel Hill Super Regional, drawing a record 1.7 million peak viewers for Game 3—the highest Super Regional TV audience since 2019. Overall, three series hit the top five of all time, with Georgia-Mississippi…
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USC Trojans Host Legacy and Elite Recruits This Summer
Homegrown Star Makai Buchanan Returns for Unofficial USC Tour Victor Valley (Calif.) freshman running back Makai Buchanan has firmly planted USC on his summer itinerary. A rising 2029 talent with over 30 scholarship offers—ranging from Georgia to Miami—Buchanan has made multiple visits to the Coliseum. After earning an offer last June, he attended spring practice…
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MLB-Bound Trojans and USC Recruit Family Ties
Which USC Sluggers Are Headed for the Big Leagues? USC’s baseball program wrapped its 2026 season in early June after a narrow 4–3 loss to North Carolina in the Chapel Hill Super Regional. Despite falling short, the Trojans notched a 40-win season and back-to-back 30+ win years, signaling a program on the rise. Now attention…