Scott Conrad

Scott Conrad

Joined: Aug 18, 2025

Scott Conrad is a writer for USC Trojans On SI, part of the Sports Illustrated Network. Scott is an accomplished writer for college football, NFL, WNBA, NBA and MLS. He is also a contributor for the Chicago Sky and Washington Wizards On SI. With FanSided, Scott is a contributor with Niner Noise and is the editor for The View from Avalon, which covers the LA Galaxy. He graduated from Ball State University with a degree in advertising. His passion to be a sports journalist started in middle school when Scott was a correspondent for the Tampa Bay Times covering high school football games. He is also a youth volleyball coach and a two-time published author.

Jul 24, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; USC Trojans safety Kamari Ramsey speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Nov 19, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the UCLA Bruins during the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Utah Utes in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Oct 28, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley walks on the field before a game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium.

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. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans are unranked in the preseason AP Top 25 Poll, but some college football analysts have predicted USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans to compete in the Big Ten and College Football Playoff. What's the reasoning for the mixed expectations

Dec 27, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) carries the ball against Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Daymion Sanford (27) in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Why after mixed reviews, the USC Trojans' Football team has hope and believers on their way to a national title. If all goes according to head coach Lincoln Riley's plan, USC finds their way to the big dance for the first time in two over two decades.

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley and Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman shake hands after the game at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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If the USC Trojans want to compete for a Big Ten title, let alone a national title, USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans must get past games against the Illinois Fighting Illinis, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and Purdue Boilermakers.

Texas Tech's Quinten Joyner stands on the sidelines spring practice, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Womble Football Center.

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Texas Tech Red Raiders running back Quinten Joyner received an unfortunate injury update during the week. The former USC Trojans rusher was expected to have a breakout season after entering the transfer portal.