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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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Former TCU Horned Frogs coach Gary Patterson takes over as the USC Trojans next defensive coordinator. Who are some returning players that need to make a leap next season under Patterson.

Kendell Hollowell
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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 Big Ten released the USC Trojans schedule for next season that features several prime-time games. But how can the Southern Cal shock college football and make a run at the College Football Playoff despite its brutal schedule.

Kendell Hollowell
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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 were able to retain most of their starters from this past season and acquired a couple of key pieces through the transfer portal to elevate their roster. Here's why the Trojans are winners of this season's transfer portal cycle.

Gabriel Duarte
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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 will have a make-or-break year in 2026. After reeling in a top defensive line classes in the 2025 cycle along with retaining some key pieces, USC's defensive front might be the reason they make a run to the College Football Playoff.

Gabriel Duarte
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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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The USC Trojans officially have their 2026 schedule set, and now prepare for another competitive Big Ten slate. Among the Trojans schedule, weeks 4-7 are difficult matchups paired with travel that could define USC's season.

Teddy King
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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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After being one of the youngest position groups on the USC Trojan's 2025 team, the Trojans linebacker room has the potential to take a major step forward next season with key returners and additions to their roster.

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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
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The USC Trojans' 2026 Big Ten schedule was officially released on Tuesday. With USC coach Lincoln Riley entering a pivotal 2026 season, what is one big takeaway from the Trojans' Big Ten schedule release?

Caden Handwork
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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
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The USC Trojans added new talent via the 2026 recruiting class and the transfer portal this offseason. For NC State wide receiver Terrell Anderson and Iowa State cornerback Jontez Williams, USC adds two experienced and coveted transfers to their roster.

Teddy King
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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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The USC Trojans have reportedly found their No. 1 target for their defensive coordinator opening. Former TCU coach Gary Patterson has emerged as the top choice for Lincoln Riley and the Trojans. Here's the underrated reason why Patterson will work at USC.

Gabriel Duarte
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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 needed to address the interior of its defense in the transfer portal and signed former Michigan State defensive lineman Alex VanSumeren. The veteran adds some much-needed depth and experience to a young room.

Kendell Hollowell
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Sep 4, 2021; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs head coach Gary Patterson and his team before the game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Duquesne Dukes at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Former TCU head coach Gary Patterson is expected to become the next defensive coordinator for the USC Trojans. Southern Cal is replacing D'Anton Lynn, who left to take the same position with the Penn State.

Kendell Hollowell
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