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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

The USC Trojans officially locked up the No. 1 class in the 2026 recruiting class. Although the Trojans signed some really talented five-star recruits, they also brought in some underrated prospects that could quickly make an impact on the team.

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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The USC Trojans officially locked up the No. 1 class in the 2026 recruiting class. Although the Trojans signed some really talented five-star recruits, they also brought in some underrated prospects that could quickly make an impact on the team.

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Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC head coach Lincoln Riley 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 hold the No. 1-ranked recruiting class of 2026. If the Oregon Ducks flip five-star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. from the Ohio State Buckeyes, there could be major changes to USC's recruiting class ranking.

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley (left) poses with Spirit of Troy marching band director James Vogel (center) and mascot Tommy Trojan 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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The No. 16 USC Trojans have spent the past few years rebuilding under Lincoln Riley, but signs point to a major rise in 2026. USC sits as the No. 1 recruiting class, making them the first non-SEC program atop the rankings since 2008.

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

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The No. 16 USC Trojans were a part of a historic day in college football, securing the No.1. ranked 2026 recruiting class. While a No.1 class does not happen overnight, four USC coaches cracked the top 25 of best recruiters per 247Sports.

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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Five-star tight end Mark Bowman stuck with the USC Trojans after a tense Signing Day delay sparked by a late NIL push from the LSU Tigers and Lane Kiffin. His decision capped a drama-filled afternoon, helping USC secure the nation’s No.1 recruiting class

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Exclusive interviews with USC's new signees reveals the major changes made since the USC Trojans hired general manager Chad Bowden away from rival Notre Dame. Fast forward almost 11 months later and the Trojans have assembled the No. 1 ranked recruiting c

Oct 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans are closing in on the Early Signing Period with one of the top recruiting classes in the 2026 cycle. However, the Trojans will have to ward off any potential programs looking to flip their commits in the 2026 class.

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 USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley have one of the more talented roster in college football. With the big-time players on the roster, several Trojans hold a high NIL valuation, but a few players in the top 10 could be surprising to some.

Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC head coach Lincoln Riley 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 No. 17 USC Trojans are 8-3 and have played in big matchups throughout the season. The Trojans are coming off a loss against the No. 6 Oregon Ducks, but the TV ratings of the game show that USC is trending up as a competitive, must-watch team.

Oct 19, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley stands on the field before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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The No. 17 USC Trojans are coming off a tough 42-27 loss to the No. 6 Oregon Ducks and now enter their regular-season finale against UCLA. While 8-3 marks clear improvement, their No. 1 recruiting class is set to boost the Trojans even more in 2026.

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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The USC Trojans are making a late recruiting push to flip LSU Tigers five-star defensive lineman Richard Anderson, with Texas also in the race as National Signing Day approaches.

Sep 12, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) warms up before the game against the New Mexico Lobos at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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UCLA star quarterback Nico Iamaleava is currently listed as day-to-day ahead of Saturday's Crosstown Rivalry against the No. 17 USC Trojans. Why Iamaleava's absence could give the Trojans an even bigger advantage in Saturday's rivalry game?

Mar 1, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; USC Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts to the action in the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans men's basketball team will face the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Maui Invitational Championship game. How can USC fans watch Wednesday's title game, and what would a win mean for the Trojans in coach Eric Musselman's second season?

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The USC Trojans College Football Playoff hopes were dashed in their 42-27 loss on the road to the Oregon Ducks over the weekend. USC coach Lincoln Riley addressed coaching rumors while revealing what makes the upcoming rivalry game against the UCLA Bruins

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The USC Trojans’ nine-match surge ended with a sweep by the No. 1 Nebraska Cornhuskers, but Brad Keller’s message was blunt: no excuses, no moral victories. The loss, he said, highlights the standard USC must rediscover as it heads into the final stretch.

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The USC Trojans have a handful of talented freshmen on their roster that could take the world by storm in a couple years. Players like wide receiver Tanook Hines and safety Alex Graham give the Trojans a lot of hope for the future of the program.

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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The USC Trojans have made a strong push for San Diego (Calif.) Cathedral Catholic five-star safety Honor Fa'alave-Johnson this calendar year and have begun to emerge as the favorites in the fall over a west coast rival.

Feb 2, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) in action during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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USC basketball star JuJu Watkins becomes the first college athlete to invest in a professional women’s sports team, joining the Boston Legacy FC ownership group alongside USC legend and Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

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Entering week 11, No. 19 USC is four weeks from proving its College Football Playoff case. With a busy and record breaking coaching carousel underway, some have speculated about coach Lincoln Riley possibly leaving USC — but here’s why he won’t.

Oct 28, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley (center) walks on the field before the game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans have been considered the favorites to land four-star cornerback Duvay Williams, but they are facing some tough competition from a couple of blue-blood programs. Will Williams become the first 2027 prospect to commit to the Trojans?

Feb 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans landed their first commits of the 2026 recruiting cycle with the additions of four-star power forward Adonis Ratliff and four-star center Darius Ratliff. USC coach Eric Musselman was able to land the twin brothers over the Texas Longhorns.

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley talks with players during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans have their backs against the wall with five games left in the season. Sitting with a 5-2 record, the Trojans can make or break their season with a strong end to the year, but it won't be easy with a couple of tough opponents remaining.

Jan 4, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Notre Dame High School (CA) forward Tyran Stokes (4) flexes as he celebrates a shot against Sandra Day O'Connor (AZ) during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans and men's basketball coach Eric Musselman appear to be slipping out of contention for five-star forward Tyran Stokes, as the Kentucky Wildcats and Kansas Jayhawks surge ahead in the race for the nation’s top 2026 recruit.

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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USC Trojans tight end Walker Lyons recently signed an NIL deal on Wednesday with a popular apparel company. Social media has had a major impact on Lyons' NIL approach. How will it affect the USC star's approach moving forward?

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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The USC Trojans are on their first of two bye weeks this season. Southern Cal is coming off its first loss of the season, before facing the Michigan on Oct. 11. So, fans submitted their questions surrounding the program.