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Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon's NFL Draft projection is on the rise. The 2025 Biletnikoff winner is trending towards being an early to mid first round selection as NFL Combine week approaches.

Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon's NFL Draft projection is on the rise. The 2025 Biletnikoff winner is trending towards being an early to mid first round selection as NFL Combine week approaches.

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Jul 15, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs head coach Gary Patterson speaks to the media during Big 12 media days at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans defensive coordinator Gary Patterson met with the media on Friday. The former TCU Horner Frogs coach spoke about the key to having success on defense.

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley before an NCAA football game with the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Five-star tight end Mark Bowman was one of the prized recruits in the USC Trojans top-ranked recruiting class this past cycle and the Mater Dei (Calif.) is already turning heads with his work ethic early in his career.

Feb 11, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) interacts with fans during the Super Bowl LX World Champions parade in downtown Seattle. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

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Pro Football Focus recently released their PFF 101 for the top players of the 2025 NFL season, and the USC Trojans stood out with four former players cracking the list.

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-Imagn Images

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USC tight ends/inside receivers coach Chad Savage was instrumental in the Trojans signing the top-ranked recruiting class this past cycle. Savage detailed his relentless approach on the trail.

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Four-star quarterback Dane Weber revealed his top eight programs, but the USC Trojans are gaining momentum for the 2027 prospect.

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts against the Oregon Ducks in the second half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans suffered a devastating 71-70 loss to the Oregon Ducks on Saturday at the Galen Center. How did USC's loss to the Ducks impact the Trojans' NCAA Tournament chances?

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. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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RJ Sermons reclassified early last summer and arrived just before the start of fall camp. He spent his first season developing behind the scenes and cornerbacks coach Trovon Reed raved about Sermons' progression.

Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC wide receiver Makai Lemon speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans tight ends/inside receivers coach Chad Savage dove into numerous topics when he met the media Friday, including receiver Makai Lemon's replacements and his decision to remain with the Southern Cal.

Archbishop Hoban's Elbert 'Roc' Hill IV runs with the ball in the first half of a football game against Central York at Panthers Stadium on Oct. 18, 2024, in Springettsbury Township.

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USC Trojans cornerbacks coach Trovon Reed raved about true freshman defensive back Elbert Hill IV.

Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC offensive lineman Elijah Paige speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans return all five starters on the offensive line from this past season but also have tremendous depth behind those guys. Offensive line coach Zach Hanson sent a clear message about what he wants his unit to be next season.

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.

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USC Trojans cornerback Chasen Johnson missed almost entirety of his sophomore season with a knee injury. Cornerbacks coach Trovon Reed revealed the message he delivers to Johnson during the rehab process.

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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USC Trojans freshman quarterback Jonas Williams has only been on campus for a handful of weeks, but the four-star recruit is already turning heads inside the program on and off the field.

Nov 19, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts following the victory against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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The location for this season’s rivalry game between USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins had been up in the air, with question marks raised on if the Bruins would leave the Rose Bowl for SoFi Stadium. There is now an answer to that question.

Nov 22, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) warms up before the game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans lost several key pass-catchers this past season, but quarterback Jayden Maiava has made it a point of emphasis to build a rapport with a new crop of players on and off the field.

Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

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It was revealed on Friday that USC Trojans safety Christian Pierce is currently out after undergoing surgery this offseason. Southern Cal is already thin at safety heading into the spring.

Nov 28, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers assistant coach Mike Ekeler (left) watches warmups before the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans hired Mike Ekeler away from the Nebraska Cornhuskers to be their new special teams coordinator. Ekeler has coached several elite special teams units and on Friday, he revealed how can do the same with the Trojans.

Dec 30, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches in the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs during the Alamo Bowl at Alamodome.

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The USC Trojans continued a trend with the commitment of four-star wide receiver recruit Quentin Hale.

TCU coach Gary Patterson during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the TCU Horned Frogs at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Oklahoma won 52-31

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USC Trojans newest defensive coordinator Gary Patterson spoke openly about his transition to working as the defensive coordinator under USC coach Lincoln Riley.

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. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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The Big Ten Conference has seen a lot of elite prospects from the 2026 recruiting cycle. Players like USC Trojans freshman Mark Bowman, and Maryland Terrapins freshman Zion Elee are bound to make an impact for their respective programs.

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

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The time is now for the USC Trojans to finally make their College Football Playoff run, especially with their loaded roster and new coaching staff additions. However, a recent bowl prediction says otherwise for the Trojans.

Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) takes the ball on a kickoff return in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

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USC Trojans star wide receiver Makai Lemon enters the NFL combine as one of the top offensive prospects. Where does Lemon rank among the other talented wide receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft that are set to compete in the combine?

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley (right) and defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart (4) pose with fans after the game against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Defensive line will always be a position that is under a microscope in the Big Ten. As the USC Trojans put an emphasis on recruiting the position this past cycle, what is the biggest question about the unit this season?

Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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As the USC Trojans await spring camp, three Trojans stand out as potential 2026 All-American candidates that could headline coach Lincoln Riley’s next playoff push.

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-Imagn Images

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Four-star wide receiver recruit Damani Warren released his official visit schedule, featuring the USC Trojans. The Trojans will battle two other Big Ten teams for Warren: the Oregon Ducks and the UCLA Bruins.