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Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

USC Trojans freshman quarterback Jonas Williams is already being anointed as the program's next superstar with early comparisons to former USC Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Caleb Williams as he begins development under Lincoln Riley’s proven system.

Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans freshman quarterback Jonas Williams is already being anointed as the program's next superstar with early comparisons to former USC Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Caleb Williams as he begins development under Lincoln Riley’s proven system.

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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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The USC Trojans are already picking up where they left off on the recruiting trail with the 2027 class, but roster limits and NIL reality mean it likely won’t match the hype of 2026.

Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) warms up prior to the game against the Michigan Wolverines at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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NC State transfer receiver Terrell Anderson was one of the USC Trojans biggest additions in the transfer portal and has made an immediate impression this spring.

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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USC Trojans wide receiver Romero Ison has the potential to have a breakout season in 2026, and what he has learned in spring practice and during his freshman year looks to be paying off.

Jul 8, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Iowa State defensive back Jontez Williams answers questions from the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans cornerback Jontez Williams spent his spring break down in Huntington Beach, Calif. rehabbing his knee injury.

Feb 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California head coach Eric Musselman communicates during the first half against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans will have a couple of key players to retain this offseason, but there is one in particular that the Trojans can't lose to the transfer portal.

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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The USC Trojans spring ball practice has proven the talent of both the 2026 recruiting class and the newest transfers. Even with a massive group of 31 incoming

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 and coach Eric Musselman strengthen their recruiting pipeline to Southern California with this latest commitment in their 2026 class.

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 may need to surpass their projected win total to reach their goals of making the College Football Playoff in Lincoln Riley's fifth season.

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 generating buzz for a list of reasons from college football analyst Joel Klatt, which includes both their No. 1-ranked 2026 recruiting class and bringing in defensive coordinator Gary Patterson.

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 win total betting odds for the Big Ten teams have been released, and the USC Trojans' projections could be lower than expected.

Sep 11, 2025; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack wide receiver Terrell Anderson (9) celebrates a touchdown with North Carolina State Wolfpack running back Hollywood Smothers (3) against Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Luke Jamroz-Imagn Images

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During his first media availability as a USC Trojan, wide receiver Terrell Anderson revealed why he transferred to the program and his fit in coach Lincoln Riley's offense.

Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Southern California wideout Makai Lemon (WO29) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon has garnered a ton of attention coming out of the NFL Scouting Combine. Here is an inside look at the Biletnikoff Award winners approach behind the scenes.

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 landed a lot of premier additions through the transfer portal, but tight ends/inside receivers coach Chad Savage's praise for transfer tight end Tucker Ashcraft stood out.

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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The USC Trojans added 10 players through the transfer portal this offseason, but former Iowa State Cyclones cornerback Jontez Williams could be the program's best acquisition.

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley celebrates 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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It's a season full of opportunity and pressure for the USC Trojans, but their No. 1-ranked 2026 recruiting class and key additions to the staff bring a lot of h

Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) warms up prior to the game against the Michigan Wolverines at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Star receivers Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane are headed off to the NFL. With their departure, what is the outlook of the USC Trojans receiver room for quarterback Jayden Maiava.

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 USC Trojans have a talented group of freshmen on campus this spring and put an emphasis on developing its roster, instead of relying heavily on the transfer portal. Where will the Trojans be the most reliant on its young player's next season.

Sep 28, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts after a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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With an elite recruiting class and key returning players, there is one key position battle for the USC Trojans that stands out.

Jul 8, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Iowa State defensive back Jontez Williams answers questions from the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans were not incredibly during the singular transfer portal window, but they did sign two players that can greatly impact the team on both sides of the ball in the fall.

Jan 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the second half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans haven’t made the NCAA Tournament since the 2022-23 season. Now in his second season at the helm, USC coach Eric Musselman has the Trojans on track to make it back to March Madness thanks to his transfer portal success.

USC Trojans general manager Chad Bowden hired from Notre Dame Fighting Irish

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USC Trojans general manager Chad Bowden was brought in a year ago don't bring the program into the modern age of college football. In his first season, Bowden has Southern Cal trending in a positive direction.

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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It's been a slow build for the USC Trojans during the Lincoln Riley era. But after taking a step in the right direction last season, Riley has Southern Cal trending towards national relevancy.

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 promoting defensive analyst Skyler Jones to its defensive line coach to replace Eric Henderson. What is the impact of Jones' promotion on the field but also in recruiting for the Trojans.

Former Escambia running back, and top junior college recruit, Waymond Jordan Jr. signed with the University of Southern California during a ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2024.

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USC Trojans quietly finished as one of the Big Ten’s top rushing teams in 2025. With the conference landscape shifting and the Trojans trending upward in the backfield, 2026 could be the season the Trojans takes full control of the ground game.