Although the USC Trojans have more so been praised for their prolific offense, one player is emerging as an unexpected star that could be a crucial part of USC's success next season.
In an offseason that saw a lot of player movement for the USC Trojans, coach Lincoln Riley must now navigate major program changes amid a playoff-or-bust 2026 season.
The USC Trojans look to continue their trend of landing star in-state talent as they remain in the hunt for one of the top cornerback recruits in the country.
USC quarterback Jayden Maiava is poised to have his best season yet, but it seems there is some doubt on if Maiava can be the best quarterback in the country.
USC Trojans incoming freshman receiver Boobie Feaster is no stranger to the national spotlight, revealing his goals in an exclusive interview with USC Trojans on SI.
Heading into next season, the USC Trojans have once again added more depth to their roster through the transfer portal, which creates one conclusion for USC moving forward.
Following another season where the USC Trojans did not make the College Football Playoff, coach Lincoln Riley and the program have even more pressure to perform even better heading into 2026.
The USC Trojans don't look like they'll have a major drop off on the perimeter post Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane with transfer receiver Terrell Anderson joining the roster.
In his post-spring top 25 rankings, national college football analyst Joel Klatt made a strong case for the USC Trojans to have a great season in 2026.