Transfer Portal

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

Two USC transfers are already standing out during fall camp as the Trojans prepare for a season with College Football Playoff expectations.

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Two USC transfers are already standing out during fall camp as the Trojans prepare for a season with College Football Playoff expectations.

Transfer Portal

Sep 3, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts in the second half against the Rice Owls at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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The USC Trojans added Wisconsin transfer Tucker Ashcraft to the tight end room this offseason.

Feb 8, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman looks on from the bench during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Basketball

The USC Trojans look to land this talented transfer player from the Villanova Wildcats.

USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley and defensive line coach Shaun Nua celebrate on the sideline.

Football

Former North Carolina State transfer Terrell Anderson shared who challenged him the most after speaking exclusively with USC Trojans on SI.

Jul 28, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; USC student-athlete Alex VanSumeren speaks during Media Days at Hilton Chicago.

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USC Trojans defensive lineman Alex VanSumeren has one final season to prove himself before the NFL Draft, and he's leaning on the guidance of someone who's already reached football's biggest stage.

Oct 7, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers tight end Tucker Ashcraft (38) celebrates with wide receiver Skyler Bell (11) after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Camp Randall Stadium.

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The USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley look to have another leader in their tight end room with Wisconsin Badgers transfer Tucker Ashcraft.

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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Coach Lincoln Riley will welcome in the new weapon, who spoke exclusively with USC Trojans on SI about leaving Raleigh.

Jul 28, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; USC student-athlete Alex VanSumeren speaks during Media Days at Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans landed an in-conference defensive lineman during the singular transfer portal window.

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Iowa State cornerback transfer Jontez Williams is garnering praise ahead of a highly anticipated USC Trojans debut.

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USC Trojans defensive lineman Alex VanSumeren is also a newcomer the head coach praised.

USC Trojans freshman defensive end Luke Wafle

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Who are some newcomers for the USC Trojans that will impact Gary Patterson's defense?

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.

Football

The USC Trojans reloaded through both recruiting and the portal, but one talent representing the latter looks prime for a breakthrough per brand new transfer rankings.

Hawaii guard Aaron Hunkin-Claytor goes up for a shot as the Oregon Ducks host the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors on Nov. 4, 2025, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.

Basketball

USC Trojans transfer Aaron Hunkin-Claytor opened up about his return to California, his basketball journey and what he hopes to bring to Eric Musselman's program.

USC Trojans inside receivers/tight ends coach Chad Savage

Football

Recapping some of the most important hires and retentions made by USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley.

Jan 12, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lindsay Gottlieb during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Galen Center.

Basketball

The USC Trojans added a pair of veterans in the portal in UC Davis transfer guard Ryann Bennett and Florida State transfer center Pania Davis.

Basketball

USC coach Eric Musselman explains why roster retention, freshman development and the transfer portal are the keys to sustained success.

Nov 2, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack wide receiver Terrell Anderson (80) runs the ball against the Stanford Cardinals during the second half at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans landed former NC State Wolfpack wide receiver Terrell Anderson in the transfer portal this offseason.

Jun 7, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; USC Trojans head coach Andy Stankiewicz at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Baseball

A key piece to the USC Trojans batting lineup will be missing next season as another player enters the transfer portal.

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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Here's a look at the former transfers that the USC Trojans will face during the 2026 football season.

May 31, 2025; Corvallis, OR, USA; USC head coach Andy Stankiewicz takes questions after a game against Saint Mary's at the NCAA Corvallis Regional at Goss Stadium.

Baseball

The USC Trojans transfer portal losses are continuing for coach Andy Stankiewicz.

Football

USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley will be joined by three players at Big Ten Media Days.

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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Look for this USC Trojans transfer to play a major role next season as coach Lincoln Riley faces massive expectations to make the College Football Playoff.

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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Here's a look backs at the USC Trojans' biggest wins in the transfer portal under coach Lincoln Riley.

Nov 18, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley during the first quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Football

There are two USC Trojans transfer portal losses that could help the program win games this season.

Baseball

USC's new pitching coach Keith Zuniga will need to carry his momentum to the Trojan pitching staff as they face transfers and MLB interest.