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Oct 28, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans defensive lineman Bear Alexander (90) gestures during the third quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium.

Former USC Trojans defensive lineman Bear Alexander announced his return to the Oregon Ducks for the 2026 season, forgoing the NFL Draft. After playing a pivotal role in the Ducks' 42-27 win over the Trojans this season, USC has a chance at revenge

Oct 28, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans defensive lineman Bear Alexander (90) gestures during the third quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium.

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Former USC Trojans defensive lineman Bear Alexander announced his return to the Oregon Ducks for the 2026 season, forgoing the NFL Draft. After playing a pivotal role in the Ducks' 42-27 win over the Trojans this season, USC has a chance at revenge

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Defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn speaks to the media after USC Fall Camp.

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The USC Trojans' defense didn't live up to expectations in 2025. With some key additions and impact signees, the Trojans' defense will look a lot different during the 2026 season. Here are three reasons they will undergo a transformation this offseason.

Nov 26, 2025; Lahaina, HI, USA; USC Trojans guard Chad Baker-Mazara (4) reacts after the Trojans defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils in the championship match at Lahaina Civic Center. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans star guard Chad Baker-Mazara is off to a historic start to the season. With the Trojans posting a 9-1 record on the season, how can Baker-Mazara impact the team's success and make them one of the most underrated teams in the Big Ten?

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 will enter next season with high expectations to reach the College Football Playoff in its fifth season under coach Lincoln Riley. To accomplish those goals, the Trojans should consider these top transfers this offseason.

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) and Georgia running back Josh McCray (2) after getting a win in a NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Georgia won 35-14.

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Former USC Trojans star Zachariah Branch is breaking out with the Georgia Bulldogs as he closes in on a single season receptions record and rises on the 2026 NFL Draft board showing the potential USC once hoped to fully unlock.

Nov 22, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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Michigan dropped a bombshell on the college football world Wednesday when they announced they were firing head coach Sherrone Moore with cause. With Michigan scrambling to determine what's next, how can USC take advantage of what's happening in Ann Arb

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The college football transfer portal is underway and coach Lincoln Riley's team has already been affected by it. Here are the players that have entered the transfer portal from USC's 2025 team ahead of their Alamo Bowl against the TCU Horned Frogs.

Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley celebrates after kicker Ryon Sayeri (48) hit a 54-yard field goal in the second half 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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The No. 16 USC Trojans posted a nine-win regular season to close out coach Lincoln Riley's fourth season as head coach. In a season that featured breakout stars and dominant top-25 wins, who were the Trojans MVP's this regular season?

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 will need to make some big decisions with the transfer portal window opening up on Jan. 2. Here are the Trojans' three biggest needs heading into the offseason that they must address via the transfer portal.

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 earned a bounce-back 94-81 road win over the San Diego Toreros. After a sluggish start to the game, the Trojans' offense came alive in the second half. Here are the biggest takeaways from the win.

Sep 10, 2022; Stanford, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley walks out of the tunnel for warmups before the start of the first quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans dominated in recruiting, now looking to add to the roster through the NCAA Transfer Portal. USC is reportedly trending towards landing Oklahoma State Cowboys transfer Carrington Pierce, and his athleticism would be a big addition

Feb 15, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The No. 24 USC Trojans opened the season on the right foot, staying undefeated until their Big Ten home opener loss to Washington. Before the loss, analysts had already taken notice of USC’s hot start in a recent power rankings.

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. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans offensive lineman Micah Banuelos announced his intentions to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. The USC Trojans could be losing another offensive lineman to a rival, as the Oregon Ducks are a possible landing spot.

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 will have to adjust their offseason plans after linebacker Matai Tagoa'i announced his intention to enter the transfer portal this offseason. He is the seventh USC player to enter the transfer portal.

Dec 2, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Southern California Trojans forward Chad Baker-Mazara (4) drives to the basket between Oregon Ducks center Ege Demir (16) and forward Dezdrick Lindsay (4) during the second half at Matthew Knight Arena.

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The USC Trojans men's basketball team is 8-0 to start the 2025 season, and some of the team's players visited USC fraternity houses with donuts in an attempt to encourage students to attend the Trojans' upcoming game against the Washington Huskies in the

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 offensive lineman Makai Saina plans to enter the transfer portal after two seasons without a snap. Injuries, depth chart competition and a loaded 2026 offensive line class set the stage for his departure as USC reshapes the trenches.

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 are seeing a new issue arise in their defensive secondary following cornerback Braylon Conley's entry into the transfer portal. USC may have to turn to the transfer portal to deal with this newfound depth concern in their secondary unit.

Nov 26, 2025; Lahaina, HI, USA; USC Trojans take a team photo after they defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils in the championship match at Lahaina Civic Center. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 88-75 to capture their first Maui Invitational title in program history. Why Chad Baker-Mazara's outstanding performance in the tournament was key in leading the Trojans to the title

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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

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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Defensive lineman Bear Alexander transferred to the Oregon Ducks ahead of the 2025 season after spending two years with the USC Trojans. After USC suffered a loss against the Ducks, Alexander taunted USC on social media.

Mar 12, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; USC Trojans head coach Eric Musselman in the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans men's basketball team defeated the Troy Trojans 107-106 on a buzzer-beater by one of their several talented transfers in a triple-overtime thriller. How can their transfers continue to make an impact heading into the Maui Invitational?

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.

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The USC Trojans men's basketball team defeated the Illinois State Redbirds 87-67 in a game highlighted by transfer Rodney Rice's first career triple-double. In addition to Rice, how did the other transfer portal additions perform against Illinois State?

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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The No. 17 USC Trojans will play the No. 21 Iowa State Hawkeyes on Nov. 15. Though Iowa is coming off a loss, the Hawkeyes have a chance to pull off the upset, potentially knocking the Trojans out of College Football Playoff contention.

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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.

Mar 5, 2025; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Maryland Terrapins guard Rodney Rice (1) celebrates in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Former Maryland standout Rodney Rice, now a member of the USC Trojans, earns national recognition after being named to the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Watchlist.