Olivia Cleary

Joined: May 8, 2026

Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) warms up prior to the game against the Michigan Wolverines at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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

Greenwich Country Day defensive end Mekai Brown visits Ohio Stadium on the day of the Ohio State Buckeyes football game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Nov. 22, 2025.

May 31, 2025; Corvallis, OR, USA; USC pitcher Mason Edwards (30) throws the ball during the fourth inning against Saint Mary's at the NCAA Corvallis Regional at Goss Stadium.

Nov 18, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley during the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports

Football

The Trojans return one of the nation's most experienced rosters, but finding new stars at receiver could determine both USC's fantasy value and its College Football Playoff hopes.

Sep 30, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley during the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Chet Strange-USA TODAY Sports

Football

USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley's return to the Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch List reflects growing national optimism surrounding USC as the Trojans prepare for a pivotal 2026 season.

Desert Vista guard Marissa France (4) and Ontario Christian guard Kaleena Smith (11) playing in the Section 7 Girls Hoops on June 14, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.

Basketball

USC women’s basketball remains in the hunt for the nation’s No. 1 recruit, Kaleena Smith.

Hawaii guard Aaron Hunkin-Claytor goes up for a shot as the Oregon Ducks host the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors on Nov. 4, 2025, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.

Basketball

USC Trojans transfer Aaron Hunkin-Claytor opened up about his return to California, his basketball journey and what he hopes to bring to Eric Musselman's program.

Jul 24, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Football

USC Trojans legacy recruit Paisios Polamalu, the son of Trojans legend Troy Polamalu, has announced his commitment.

Dec 21, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Colgate Raiders guard Jalen Cox (3) drives to the basket while Florida Gators guard Xaivian Lee (1) defends during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Basketball

Following an All-Patriot League stint at Colgate, Los Angeles native Jalen Cox breaks down his high-profile transfer to USC basketball, playing for Eric Musselman and preparing for Big Ten talent.

USC Trojans head coach Eric Musselman watches during the first half of the NCAA men's basketball game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Schottenstein Center on Feb. 11, 2026.

Basketball

USC coach Eric Musselman explains why roster retention, freshman development and the transfer portal are the keys to sustained success.

Mar 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) during an NCAA Tournament second round game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Galen Center.

Basketball

The NCAA has approved a new 5-for-5 eligibility rule that will impact some members of the USC women's basketball program.

Oct 15, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches warm ups prior to a game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley has assembled one of the nation's top coaching staffs, but one offseason hire could prove to be pivotal.

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

The USC Trojans' 2026 recruiting class reflects coach Lincoln Riley's ability to land elite talent across every position group on the roster.

Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) warms up prior to the game against the Michigan Wolverines at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

USC Trojans' Jayden Maiava's rapid development under Lincoln Riley has him firmly in the conversation among college football's elite quarterbacks.

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

Lincoln Riley’s place among the Big Ten’s top coaches highlights both his proven success and the rising expectations surrounding USC.