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Gabriel Duarte

Gabriel Duarte

Joined: Sep 1, 2024

Residing in Los Angeles, Gabriel Duarte is a senior at Cal State Northridge and is pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism. Gabriel is passionate about college athletics and is a writer for USC Trojans on SI and Oregon Ducks on SI. Gabriel has covered many college sporting events around the Southern California area including basketball and football for USC. Gabriel also writes for his local newspaper on high school sports.

Oct 1, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley walks on the field before a game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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The USC Trojans' defense will look a lot different next season than it did in 2025. Not only will they feature a new defensive coordinator, but also brought in key pieces to revamp the unit.

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Sep 10, 2022; Stanford, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley walks out of the tunnel for warmups before the start of the first quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images
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The USC Trojans were able to retain most of their starters from this past season and acquired a couple of key pieces through the transfer portal to elevate their roster. Here's why the Trojans are winners of this season's transfer portal cycle.

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Dec 27, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at Allegiant Stadium.
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The USC Trojans got some strong play from their safeties this past season. Kamari Ramsey and Bishop Fitzgerald turn their attention to the 2026 NFL Draft, after a productive year. They are among the most underrated prospects in the entire class.

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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
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The USC Trojans will have a make-or-break year in 2026. After reeling in a top defensive line classes in the 2025 cycle along with retaining some key pieces, USC's defensive front might be the reason they make a run to the College Football Playoff.

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Oct 1, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley applauds after a touchdown in the first half against the Arizona State Sun Devils at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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The USC Trojans saw some flashes of promise from their members of the 2025 recruiting class during this past season. Here are three rising sophomores to watch over the offseason that could make a big impact in 2026 for the Trojans.

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