Samantha Garcia is a student at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is majoring in Psychology and minoring in Professional Writing. She is also a sports writer for the Daily Bruin at UCLA.
USC sophomore wide receiver Zachariah Branch explains why he chose USC over numerous other Division I offers. Branch, USC's first-ever true freshman All-American, is joined by his older brother Zion Branch on the Trojan football team.
USC football head coach Lincoln Riley shared two players that have overcome adversity to evolve into potential starters this season. The persistent efforts of offensive lineman Elijah Paige and defensive tackle Kobe Pepe were praised by Riley.
Former USC wide receiver Brenden Rice is a standout player in training camp. He is frequently highlighted on the Chargers' social media accounts. Rice, the 528th all-time NFL draftee in Trojan history, joins former USC teammate Tuli Tuipulotu on the team.