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

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

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.

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

Football

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.

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.

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

Football

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

Football

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.

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

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.

Dec 27, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts after the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Football

Following what seems to be a successful offseason, the USC Trojans do still have a little doubt surrounding the newcomers, with one key transfer left off an important Big Ten list ranking the top transfer portal additions.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman gestures to his team against the Washington Huskies during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Basketball

The USC Trojans will be entering the 2026 college basketball season with the No. 3 recruiting class and No. 3 transfer haul.

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) takes questions from the press during the Sugar Bowl and College Football Playoff quarterfinals Media Day at Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, La., on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. Players and coaches from Ole Miss and Georgia took questions from the press.

Football

The USC Trojans lost the talented five-star Zachariah Branch to Georgia in the transfer portal, and he finally revealed what led to the departure.

Dec 30, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches in the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs during the Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Football

Throughout the offseason, the USC Trojans have made several additions, with one key transfer on the defensive line who could make a major impact. ,

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

Football

After one of their best seasons in recent memory, the USC Trojans look to add talent to their roster in the transfer portal this offseason.

Jun 5, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; USC infielder Dean Carpentier (6) and teammates celebrate his grand slam against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the sixth inning at Boshamer Stadium.

Football

The USC Trojans suffered their first losses in the transfer portal on Thursday, June 11.

Oct 12, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley during a time out against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Football

The No. 45-ranked transfer portal class beefs up the Trojans' trenches and secondary, but two players are primed to have an immediate impact on their side of the ball.

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley (right) is interviewed by NBC Sports reporter Kathryn Tappen after the game against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Football

Three of USC's new additions could become key contributors and help the Trojans have a very successful season.

Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) talks with Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Football

Preseason rankings have the USC Trojans on the rise entering the 2026 season.

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

Football

The USC Trojans added impact transfers and recruits to the rosters, but these five are receiving attention from a national ranking.

Mar 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Basketball

The USC Trojans are primed for a breakout third season under coach Eric Musselman, and this latest ranking confirms their potential 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

Football

Following a successful offseason, it seems that the USC Trojans could be in a position to have one of the better seasons yet under Lincoln Riley.

Oct 25, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack wide receiver Terrell Anderson (9) runs with the ball after a catch against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive lineman Blaine Spires (10) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Football

As the USC Trojans prepare for next season, transfer wide receiver Terrell Anderson could be a key piece in USC's wide receiver room moving forward.

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

Ahead of what could be a special third season for coach Eric Musselman, here's a look at the projected USC Trojans starting lineup.

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

Football

How has USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley evolved since arriving in Los Angeles five years ago?

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

Football

The USC Trojans made big moves this offseason to upgrade its defensive staff across the board.

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

Football

How do the USC Trojans replace four of its top five pass-catchers from a year ago?