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Committee could propose to remove 'carryover suspension part of the punishment' (The Athletic)

NCAA May Change Targeting Rule

Stock up or stock down for top players ahead of the combine 📲

NFL Draft Risers and Fallers 📊

Why the Big Ten's expansion proposal has merit ➡️

The Case for 24-Team CFP Plan 🏆

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USC men come unraveled in blowout loss to Illinois

Wednesday's blowout loss to Illinois is the biggest margin of defeat for the Trojans in two seasons under coach Eric Musselman.

The Trojans' new edge defender can become their next defensive star ➡️

Must-Watch Freshmen For This Spring 👀

Super Bowl 56 champ signs 1-day contract with Rams after 13 seasons

Robert Woods Retires from NFL

24-team playoff by 2029. No conference championships. ESPN has full details 📲

Big 10's CFP Proposal 😯

Notre Dame's CJ Carr, more young guys with a legitimate shot at the trophy ➡️

Underclassmen Eyeing 2026 Heisman 🏆

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Jazzy Davidson helps USC climb out of early hole and win fifth in a row

Jazzy Davidson scored 24 points to go with six rebounds and three steals in USC's victory over Indiana.

There wasn't a bigger head-turning offseason coaching staff move than former TCU head coach Gary Patterson joining the USC staff as defensive coordinator. But L

Lincoln Riley's biggest offseason move was one he had been trying to make for 2 years

15 guys who'll get increased shine next season ➡️

Players You'll Love in 2026 😍

Best Catches of the Year 🤲

Whose was the most impressive? Comment below ⬇️

t's clear that the pressure will be on Lincoln Riley. He's had some good years and some disappointing years with USC and there are some people that still don't believe he is the right guy.

USC's offseason success leads to high expectations for Lincoln Riley

2026's Can't-Miss WR Prospect 🔎

Why USC's Makai Lemon could be top choice in stacked class

Nwosu was one of four USC alum to win a Super Bowl ring Sunday night in the Seattle Seahawks' 29-13 win over the New England Patriots, joining quarterback Sam Darnold, defensive tackle Leonard Williams and nose guard Brandon Pili.

Uchenna Nwosu is the latest former USC Trojan to make history in the Super Bowl

If there was ever a player who had a right to be bitter, it's Darnold. He could be angry with the New York Jets, who drafted him and failed to develop him before trading him to the Carolina Panthers.

Sam Darnold wanted everyone to be part of his biggest moment in the NFL

All in all only eight of the 60 editions of the Big Game have not featured at least one player from USC. So now it's time to list the five greatest Super Bowl performances by former Trojans,

USC's rich history in the Super Bowl makes selecting a top five very difficult

For USC, the No 1 recruiting ranking was a statement by showcasing not just the power of the brand, but its ability to hold its own against heavyweights like Notre Dame, Nike-backed Oregon, and the SEC as a whole.

USC's NIL investment takes shape

As memorable USC quarterbacks go, Sam Darnold is rarely the first one mentioned and, despite two great seasons with the Trojans that included an incredible win

Sam Darnold is ready to complete his story and make history for USC quarterbacks

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Super Bowl history: Sam Darnold is USC's first starting QB in game

More than 100 former Trojans have played in the NFL's biggest game, including a few backup quarterbacks, who see the signifcance in finally have a starter.

Jalen Brewster, more names to know in the next recruiting cycle

Top 25 Recruits for 2027 📊

An early look at the next recruiting cycle ➡️

Top 2027 Recruiting Classes 📈

USC is built to make a playoff run in 2026 and ESPN.com writer Craig Haubert believes that the Trojans' highly-touted high school recruiting class and experienc

ESPN writer puts the pressure on USC football to have a special season in 2026

Reshuffling the national landscape after national signing day ➡️

Post-Recruiting Cycle Top 25 📊

Commanders Hiring USC Coach

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Commanders are hiring USC co-defensive coordinator/run game coordinator Eric Henderson as run game coordinator/DL coach, per source. Henderson won a Super Bowl with the Rams and Aaron Donald, now back in the NFL.

Seahawks QB brings home title before Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield

Darnold 1st '18 QB to Win SB 🏆

The way Riley sees it now, the teams that are willing to invest in football have a shot at winning, and there are more stories like Indiana and Texas Tech out there now that there's a level playing field.

Lincoln Riley offers a refreshing take on the NIL era of college football

Latest on Raiola, Lagway and more 📲

CFB Transfer Portal Tracker 🔄

Top 25 recruiting classes after the late signing window

Ranking Top Recruiting Classes After NSD 📝

USC Football Top Remaining Recruits and 2026 Recruiting Class Predictions

Lane Kiffin isn't a fan. Tap for details 📲

CFP Schedule Changes 🗓️

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National Signing Day 2026 Tracker and Updates on Notable College Football Commits

Bite-sized breakdowns across the national landscape ➡️

Top 25 Teams’ Biggest Need in 1 Word 🗣️

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Biggest NSD Storylines ✍️

Top recruiting, transfer topics before this week's National Signing Day ➡️

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Full Senior Bowl 2026 Results

Prospects who boosted draft stock at showcase

The Trojans' 2026 conference schedule is set after the Big Ten released the full slate for all members on Jan. 27. They currently have 11 games lined up, still

A way too early prediction for USC's 2026 schedule

Calling our shot on Player of the Year for the Power Four, more ➡️

Predicting Every Conference's POY 🏆

USC's conference schedule is out, and while most teams around the country already have their 12-game slates locked in, the Trojans are still searching for a rep

Who will be USC's 12th opponent?

USC has spent much of the offseason building a roster to make the CFP in 2026. The Trojans had the No. 1 recruiting class in the country and added some major pi

USC will have to travel a tough road in the Big Ten to reach CFP in 2026

The official unveiling of the football schedule solidifies how grueling the season could be for USC.

USC faces brutal Big Ten football slate in 2026

Conference reveals 2026 matchups for all teams 📲

Big Ten Schedule Announced 📋

The Trojans have lost five of their last six games and face No. 7 Michigan on Sunday, but the coach says 'there's a ton of season left' to turn season around.

USC's Lindsay Gottlieb says struggling Trojans are 'right there' despite losing five of six

The Trojans have announced Gary Patterson as their new defensive coordinator, a move that comes with some changes to the defensive coaching staff. Secondary coa

Doug Belk not returning to USC in 2026

Athletic department lost a record $78M in 2024-25 alone

Rutgers' Deficit Post-B1G 🤯

Lincoln Riley didn't hold back when making the announcement, calling Patterson an immediate impact hire and a key addition to the kind of culture he's building for the new USC and Big Ten era.

USC makes culture hire with new defensive coordinator

There were a lot of rumblings about where Riley would go with this hiring, but when he didn't make an in-house promotion, immediately it was clear he was looking to make a splash hire and he did with former TCU coach Gary Patterson.

Lincoln Riley has USC ready for all comers with addition of Hall of Fame coach

Current format expected to stay in place for next season (Yahoo)

CFP Staying at 12 Teams ↔️

Alijah Arenas makes his long-awaited debut after near-fatal car accident and knee injury, but USC comes up just short against Northwestern.

Alijah Arenas' debut spoiled by USC's loss to Northwestern

The USC Trojans have hired Mike Ekeler as their special teams coordinator for 2026. This marks the first time in the Lincoln Riley era that USC will have a dedi

USC hires special teams coordinator

Dante Moore and others who spurned the NFL for another year ➡️

Most Surprising Prospects Skipping Draft 😮

Breaking down the national landscape after another Big Ten title ➡️

Ranking Every CFB Conference 📊

With the 2026 transfer portal now closed, the USC Trojans were highly proactive, landing many of their early targets and securing elite talent to fill key posit

USC Transfer Portal Recap

Transfer portal, Feb. signing period, more ➡️

Complete Guide to CFB Offseason 📖

USC coach Lincoln Riley is looking to Hall of Fame coach Gary Patterson to revamp the Trojans' defense. The unit has struggled during Riley's tenure.

USC is closing in on naming Gary Patterson the Trojans' defensive coordinator

Gary Patterson, Trojans 'are working toward finalizing a deal' to make him program's next DC (On3)

USC Hiring Ex-TCU HC

USC coach Lincoln Riley is shaking up his special teams staff, hiring Nebraska's Mike Ekeler to lead the group.

USC adds Nebraska's Mike Ekeler as new special teams coordinator

A trespassing charge against Vikings receiver Jordan Addison has been dismissed. Addison had been arrested Jan. 12 following an alleged incident at a Tampa casino restaurant.

Trespassing charge against ex-USC star Jordan Addison dropped: 'He did nothing wrong'

See how Top 25 shakes out after Indiana's natty win 📲

Final AP CFB Poll 📝

B/R's rankings for 2026-27 season after Indiana's Natty win 📲

Way-Too-Early CFB Top 25 📊

Chad Baker-Mazara scores 15 points and Jacob Cofie finishes with 13 points and 15 rebounds in USC's 69-64 loss to No. 5 Purdue.

Jacob Cofie and USC fall just short of an upset in loss to No. 5 Purdue

Who can challenge IU in our first-look at college football's 2027 title race 📲

Next Year's CFP Favorites 🔍

Malachi Nelson is still at it and getting another opportunity in the Power 4. The former five-star prospect entered the transfer portal earlier this month and announced his commitment to Syracuse.

Former five-star USC QB prospect gets second opportunity with ACC team

Breaking down all the action with transfers flying 📲

CFB Portal Winners & Losers 🎭

Top 5 shake up after Dante Moore decides to return to Oregon

Mel Kiper 2026 Draft Big Board

Players still in the portal who can make their mark next season ➡️

Impact Transfer Targets 🎯

Everything you need to know about Miami vs. Indiana ➡️

CFP National Championship Guide 📖

Former 5-star Husan Longstreet joining Lane Kiffin's squad (CBS Sports)

LSU Brings in USC QB

Expert picks for Monday's clash between the Canes and Hoosiers ➡️

CFP Title Game Betting Locks 🔒

The five-star prospect has already been ruled out for this week's matchups against Maryland or Purdue, which had initially been the target for his return.

USC star freshman Alijah Arenas won't debut this week as planned

Moments that changed the course of this campaign 📲

Biggest 'What Ifs?' of CFB Season 🤔

USC WR's OBJ Catch 🤯

Jaden Richardson with a touchdown of the year contender

Tabbing postseason standouts at every position ➡️

All-Bowl Season Team ⭐

The Trojans doubled down on improving their defensive line through the portal by adding Michigan State transfer Alex VanSumeren to team up with Penn State's Zur

USC adds key piece to defensive line

USC backup quarterback Husan Longstreet, a five-star prospect out of high school, announces he is leaving the school in the wake of Jayden Maiava's return.

USC quarterback Husan Longstreet announces he's entering transfer portal

The Trojans kept their momentum going in the transfer portal this week, landing former Penn State edge rusher Zuriah Fisher. Fisher plans to apply for a medical

USC lands massive defensive game changer in the portal

Expert ATS picks for Miami-Ole Miss, Oregon-Indiana ➡️

Betting Locks for CFP Semis 🔒

USC's quest to build a CFP-quality roster continued Monday with the commitment of wide receiver Terrell Anderson. The Trojans brought in the sophomore wide rece

USC stays hot in transfer portal season by adding top WR to the fold

Cam Coleman and the best non-QBs set to swap schools ➡️

Top Non-QBs in Transfer Portal 🔄

The Trojans are eager to build a championship-caliber defense that matches their unique offensive style while being versatile enough to handle any offense the Big Ten throws at them.

USC continues defensive run on transfer portal prospects

The No. 1 ranked cornerback and top ten player in the transfer portal is headed to USC. Jontez Williams had planned to visit USC, Notre Dame, and Florida, but a

USC lands elite defensive commitment as transfer portal opens

USC QB May Transfer

Matt Zenitz

2mo

@mzenitz

USC five-star freshman QB Husan Longstreet has had communication with USC that he’s considering entering the transfer portal, sources tell @CBSSports. No final decision has been shared with the team as of yet.

Dylan Raiola and the best signal-callers set to swap schools ➡️

Top Transfer Portal QBs 🔄

The USC Trojans have come out strong since the transfer portal opened on Jan. 2, lining up multiple visits with key impact players. But perhaps their biggest mo

USC to host No.1 portal prospect

Date, time and network of every matchup leading up to national championship 📲

Complete CFP, Bowl Schedule 📺

General manager Chad Bowden and the rest of the staff are busy putting the finishing touches on the roster through the transfer portal to make sure USC fields a playoff-caliber team next season.

USC set to host top transfer portal prospects

The USC Trojans fell just short against TCU in overtime at this year's Alamo Bowl, but they still gave fans plenty to be excited about for next season. There we

Winners and losers from USC's Alamo Bowl loss

The coach said "we have the personnel" to be great, and reaching that level will fall on a new defensive coordinator, USC's third in five seasons.

Lincoln Riley vowed to fix the Trojans' defense, but it faltered again in Alamo Bowl

The USC Trojans fell to TCU in the Alamo Bowl, losing 30-27 in overtime. The defeat concludes USC's season with a 9-4 record and drops Lincoln Riley's bowl game

USC fall short in OT to TCU

Several former USC players commented on the state of Trojan football under coach Lincoln Riley after the team's overtime collapse against TCU in the Alamo Bowl.

Former USC players sound off on Lincoln Riley and Trojans after Alamo Bowl collapse

LenDale White rips Trojans after Alamo Bowl loss

USC Alum's NSFW Posts 😳

Jeremy Payne's game-winning TD in overtime secure the win. Tap for full recap 📲

TCU Stuns USC in Alamo Bowl 🤠

Who's staying and who's leaving from Trojans heading into next season 📲

USC Projection After Bowl Game 💭

TCU Game-Winning TD in OT 😤

Horned Frogs storm back from down 10 in 4Q to win Alamo Bowl over USC

USC offensive line coach Zach Hanson and his wife, Annie, the Trojans' former recruiting coordinator, have made sacrifices all their lives to succeed.

Meet the Hanson family, the secret to USC's offensive line success

USC Trojans defensive coordinator Danton Lynn is departing to assume the same role at his alma mater, Penn State. USC learned of Lynn's decision on the eve of t

Danton Lynn to leave USC for Penn State DC opening

It was about time for Lincoln Riley to push back. The USC coach has been the target of unfair criticism from former players and frustrated Domer fans despite be

Lincoln Riley makes it clear that the Notre Dame series will be played on USC's terms

USC coach Lincoln Riley says Notre Dame backed off its vow to play the Trojans anywhere at any time, rejecting offers to extend the series.

Lincoln Riley calls out Notre Dame for refusing to honor pledge to play USC

Report: Penn State Hiring USC's DC

Bruce Feldman

2mo

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SOURCE: USC's D’Anton Lynn, a former Penn State DB, has agreed to become PSU's new DC. Lynn improved the Trojans from 109th to 21st in 3rd down D last year after making a big difference as UCLA’s DC. @MZenitz first reported the move. https://t.co/R0oWL1VdAd

USC HC blames Fighting Irish for rivalry going on hiatus

Lincoln Riley Calls Out ND 😳

The USC Trojans are set to face TCU in the 2025 Alamo Bowl, with the No. 16 Trojans seeking their tenth win of the season and aiming to carry strong momentum in

Full guide to USC vs TCU: How to watch, weather, odds, history and more

Athletic departments reportedly finding ways to circumvent $20.5M salary cap after House Settlement (The Athletic)

CFB Teams Working Around Cap

Committee to finalize potential expansion plan by Jan. 23

CFP Discussing 3 Formats

‘It’s the dumbest thing in the world’ (The Athletic)

CFB Agent Rips Portal Changes

While I believe the Trojans would like to find a P4 opponent to replace the Irish, that might be tough to do in 2026, and it's not a requirement in the Big Ten yet.

USC should look to former Pac-12 foes to fill future schedule openings

Colin Cowherd deserves a little credit on this one. He's been suggesting that USC change its terms with Notre Dame since March. He, unlike Keyshawn Johnson, und

Colin Cowherd's take on the USC/Notre Dame dilemma explains everything

Keyshawn Johnson is a great USC Trojan. Keyshawn Johnson is also so far off the mark with his latest rant, I don't know where to begin. The former USC All-Ameri

Keyshawn Johnson goes on an ill-informed rant about USC leaving Notre Dame behind

The USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish couldn't come to terms on continuing their rivalry series, and it looks like there won't be a chance to revive it until 2030

An open letter: USC and Notre Dame from a fan's perspective

Part 2 of our expert ATS picks for bowl season ➡️

Non-CFP Bowl Betting Locks 🔒

Blame Notre Dame's leadership, not USC's, for the collapse of one of one of the biggest rivalries in sports, not just college football.

Commentary: Notre Dame's leaders are cowards for backing out of USC football rivalry

USC and Notre Dame will pause their annual series until at least 2030 after both sides failed to reach an agreement. Notre Dame announced it will pivot to a hom

USC made the only decision it could by pausing the Notre Dame series and that's too bad

Breaking down eight squads still fighting for national title 📲

Power Ranking CFP Teams Left 📊

After months of stalled negotiations and clashes over contract terms, longtime rivals USC and Notre Dame will not face off in college football in 2026.

USC and Notre Dame will not play football rivalry game in 2026

News comes shortly after Notre Dame announces home-and-home with BYU

ND vs. USC on Hiatus

Lincoln Riley still isn't saying if he thinks he'll lose defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn to Penn State, but he has a contingency plan ready if necessary.

Lincoln Riley on Penn State's interest in D'Anton Lynn: 'Well see how it turns out'

Expert ATS picks for Alabama-Oklahoma, the rest of the opening slate ➡️

CFP 1st-Round Betting Locks 🔒

USC star WR announces he'll enter NFL Draft

Makai Lemon Declares

The redshirt junior led all Trojan defensive linemen with 475 snaps this season, lining up primarily on the interior, but occasionally moving to the outside.

USC veteran defensive lineman announces plan to enter the transfer portal

The USC football program has adopted an NFL-like approach to the off-season in terms of talent retention for the 2026 team, and that strategy continued with a s

Jayden Maiava announces return to USC for 2026

USC is retaining starting quarterback Jayden Maiava, who passed on entering the NFL draft and will provide stability for the Trojans' offense.

USC starting quarterback Jayden Maiava is returning for the 2026 season

Well, it looks like SoFi Stadium is going to have a new resident. USC will have to relinquish use of the Coliseum in 2028 for the Summer Olympics and will have

USC football will have a new home in 2028...and plenty of roommates

Kamari Ramsey, Makai Lemon, Ja'Kobi Lane, Lake McRee and Eric Gentry are among the players who will not be playing for USC against TCU in the Alamo Bowl.

Lincoln Riley confirms who will - and won't - be playing for USC in Alamo Bowl

USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon capped off an incredible and historic third season in cardinal and gold by earning the prestigious Biletnikoff Award, pres

Makai Lemon wins Biletnikoff Award; joins USC royalty

Ohio State gets four on first team. Tap for full list 📲

CFB AP All-America Teams Released

USC's Lindsay Gottlieb, who started her coaching career as a student before leading the Trojans, said of the Brown shooting: 'We're the only country that lives this way.'

USC coach Gottlieb weighs in on Brown shooting: 'It's the guns'

Expert picks for the 35 non-College Football Playoff bowls 📲

Non-CFP Bowl Predictions 🔮

The Trojans have finalized their No. 1 ranked 2026 recruiting class, and with bowl game preparations underway, the focus now shifts toward the 2026 season and the 2027 recruiting class.

Selecting instant starters from 2026 recruiting class

With the regular season wrapped up and the Trojans, along with several others (not you Notre Dame), preparing for the postseason, I've received a number of mail

Reign of Troy mailbag answers

Full list of Friday night's announcements 📲

CFB Awards Results 🏆

USC is expected to play the 2028 football season at SoFi Stadium because it is hard to remove an Olympic track added to the Coliseum for the LA28 Games.

USC likely to move to SoFi Stadium for 2028 football season because of 2028 Olympics

Why Pavia, Sayin, Mendoza and Love deserve the honor ➡️

The Case for Each Heisman Finalist 💼

The USC Trojans secured the No. 1 recruiting class of 2026, driven largely by the addition of elite defensive talent. Of the 35 signees, 17 are defensive player

Signing Day 2026 HQ: defensive superlatives for 2026 signees

How the remaining 2026 difference-makers stack up 📲

Top Uncommitted CFB Recruits 📊

How the top 50 stack up ahead of bowl season ➡️

Final QB Rankings 📊

Raiders HC praises LSU head coach after 'tremendous time' at Ole Miss 📸

Pete Carroll Endorses Kiffin

Following conference championship Saturday, the College Football Playoff rankings were unveiled. While most awaited the announcement to determine the 12-team pl

USC ranks No. 16 in final CFP ranking; learns bowl game opponent

🚨 FINAL CFP BRACKET

Full 12-team playoff is set. Watch the recap 🎥

Standouts on both sides as bowl season looms 📲

CFB Regular-Season Winners, Losers 🎭

☝️ Indiana jumps to top 🌰 OSU drops to No. 3 📲 Full Top-25 list

Latest CFB AP Poll