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Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC wide receiver Makai Lemon speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

USC Trojans star wide receiver Makai Lemon has had a breakout 2025 season. Lemon leads the Big Ten in receiving. Despite this, Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith won the Richter-Howard award for being the best receiver in the Big Ten.

Cory Pappas
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Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC wide receiver Makai Lemon 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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USC Trojans star wide receiver Makai Lemon has had a breakout 2025 season. Lemon leads the Big Ten in receiving. Despite this, Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith won the Richter-Howard award for being the best receiver in the Big Ten.

Cory Pappas
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The USC Trojans boast one of the best 2026 recruiting classes in the country, with several recruits signing their letter of intent. Here's a look at the five signees that Trojans fans will love when the 2026 season kicks off.

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Sep 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) warms up prior to the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava led the team to a 9-3 regular season record. Maiava has shown his talent with the Trojans under USC coach Lincoln Riley. Maiava's QBR ranking among college quarterbacks shows his strong performance in the season.

Angela Miele
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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 officially locked up the No. 1 class in the 2026 recruiting class. Although the Trojans signed some really talented five-star recruits, they also brought in some underrated prospects that could quickly make an impact on the team.

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Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley (left) poses with Spirit of Troy marching band director James Vogel (center) and mascot Tommy Trojan 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 No. 16 USC Trojans have spent the past few years rebuilding under Lincoln Riley, but signs point to a major rise in 2026. USC sits as the No. 1 recruiting class, making them the first non-SEC program atop the rankings since 2008.

Teddy King
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Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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The No. 16 USC Trojans were a part of a historic day in college football, securing the No.1. ranked 2026 recruiting class. While a No.1 class does not happen overnight, four USC coaches cracked the top 25 of best recruiters per 247Sports.

Teddy King
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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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Five-star tight end Mark Bowman stuck with the USC Trojans after a tense Signing Day delay sparked by a late NIL push from the LSU Tigers and Lane Kiffin. His decision capped a drama-filled afternoon, helping USC secure the nation’s No.1 recruiting class

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Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC wide receiver Makai Lemon 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 No. 16 USC Trojans closed out their season 9-3 with a 29-10 win over UCLA. Now, leading up to the postseason, is a period of time for players to think about their future with the program. For Makai Lemon, his will, most likely, be the NFL Draft.

Teddy King
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USC Trojans general manager Chad Bowden hired from Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Exclusive interviews with USC's new signees reveals the major changes made since the USC Trojans hired general manager Chad Bowden away from rival Notre Dame. Fast forward almost 11 months later and the Trojans have assembled the No. 1 ranked recruiting c

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Aug 31, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes recruits Kayden Dixon-Wyatt and Chris Henry Jr. walk onto the field prior to the NCAA football game against the Akron Zips at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 52-6.
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Four-star wide receiver recruit Kayden Dixon-Wyatt flipped his commitment from the Ohio State Buckeyes to the USC Trojans during the Early Signing Period on Wednesday. Despite seeming firm on the Buckeyes, the Trojans are building a wall around California

Angela Miele
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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 No. 24 USC Trojans are on a hot streak after defeating the Oregon Ducks 82-77 to secure their first Big Ten road win on the season. In an undefeated 8-0 start to the season, star transfer Chad Baker-Mazara has made strives with the Trojans early.

Teddy King
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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.
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Follow along as the USC Trojans build their 2026 recruiting class during the Early Signing Period. This real-time tracker features every official signee, individual breakdowns, position group insights, and how the class stacks up nationally.

Charlie Viehl
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Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley leads the Spirit of Troy marching band in a rendition of Tribute to Troy after teh game against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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After a rocky two-year stretch, the USC Trojans are heading in the right direction. Changes made by coach Lincoln Riley and USC administration, including the hiring of general manager Chad Bowden have yielded positive results.

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