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Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The USC Trojans Are Surging as a Playoff Contender for Two Reasons

Teddy King

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Feb 7, 2026

Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC wide receiver Makai Lemon speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

NFL Draft’s Top Receiver Race Is Heating Up

Kendell Hollowell

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Feb 7, 2026

Dec 26, 2018; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Texas Christian Horned Frogs head coach Gary Patterson celebrates after defeating the California Golden Bears to win the 2018 Cheez-It Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Gary Patterson Could Unlock USC Trojans’ Playoff Potential

Gabriel Duarte

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Feb 6, 2026

Nov 7, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Surprise School Emerges For USC Recruiting Target Honor Fa’alava-Johnson

Cory Pappas

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Feb 6, 2026

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Sep 21, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley on the sideline in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

USC Freshmen Benefiting As Early Enrollees Poised for Early Impact

Kendell Hollowell

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Feb 6, 2026

Texas Tech's defensive line coach Zarnell Fitch instructs football players during practice, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Sports Performance Center.

Texas Tech Recruits Who Could Follow Coach Zarnell Fitch to the USC Trojans

Angela Miele

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Feb 6, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane (8) celebrates a first down during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

NFL Draft Prospect Ja'Kobi Lane Earns Dallas Cowboys Star Comparison

Jalon Dixon

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Feb 6, 2026

Ole Miss Football 'Trending' for Coveted Louisiana Running Back Amid LSU, USC Battle

Zack Nagy

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Feb 6, 2026

Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq celebrates with fans as the Oregon Ducks face the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 27, 2025, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.

Oregon Tight End Kenyon Sadiq Gets Surprising Projection in New NFL Draft Mock

Kyle Clements

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Feb 6, 2026

Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Why USC Five-Star Mark Bowman Is Worth Every Bit of the Massive NIL Buzz

Kendell Hollowell

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Feb 6, 2026

A former NFL veteran who played for 15 years and was part of a Super Bowl-winning team in 2004 criticized comments by a top Big Ten college football coach about NIL.

Super Bowl champion TE criticizes major college football coach's NIL comments

Matt De Lima

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Feb 6, 2026

Nov 16, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid before the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Kansas City Chiefs Linked To Potential NFL Draft Steal

Jalon Dixon

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Feb 6, 2026

USC Trojans general manager Chad Bowden hired from Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The Real Reason USC Recruiting Suddenly Took Off

Kendell Hollowell

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Feb 6, 2026

Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC wide receiver Makai Lemon speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Makai Lemon Suddenly Linked To One Of The NFL’s Biggest Markets

Teddy King

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Feb 5, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Lincoln Riley's Candid Comments On Goals For USC's Historic Recruiting Class

Caden Handwork

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Feb 5, 2026

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

California Recruit Malaki Davis Opens Up On Dream Offer From USC

Kendell Hollowell

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Feb 5, 2026

Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley speaks with the official during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lincoln Riley’s Harsh Reality After USC’s National Signing Day

Jalon Dixon

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Feb 5, 2026

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley before an NCAA football game with the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Emerge as Winners of National Signing Day

Kendell Hollowell

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Feb 5, 2026

Texas Tech's defensive line coach Zarnell Fitch watches a drill during a spring football practice, Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Sports Performance Center.

USC Narrows In on Major Move to Replace Defensive Line Coach Eric Henderson

Kendell Hollowell

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Feb 5, 2026

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