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Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts against the Oregon Ducks in the second half at Galen Center.

The NCAA Tournament is set to expand next season, and the USC Trojans have the potential to do well in the first year under the new format.

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The NCAA Tournament is set to expand next season, and the USC Trojans have the potential to do well in the first year under the new format.

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USC Trojans freshman quarterback Jonas Williams

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The USC Trojans' pursuit of another No. 1 recruiting ranking took a hit.

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The USC Trojans are getting a confident defender in five-star recruit Honor Fa'alave-Johnson.

Corona Centennial (Calif.) 2028 running back Malaki Davis

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The USC Trojans continue to make a strong impression of Corona Centennial (Calif.) running back Malaki Davis.

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.

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A former USC Trojans star and past assistant is earning a key promotion.

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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The Trojans now know their first Friday game of the 2026 season.

DeSoto's Ethan Feaster warms up after halftime during Friday's game at the Alamodome on Sept. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.

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USC Trojans receiver Boobie Feaster will play his freshman season at 17 years old.

Jan 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the second half at Galen Center.

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USC Trojans men’s basketball will compete in the 2026 Acrisure Series in Palm Springs, giving coach Eric Musselman’s year three Trojans an early-season test against a loaded field.

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

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Although the USC Trojans have more so been praised for their prolific offense, one player is emerging as an unexpected star that could be a crucial part of USC's success next season.

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

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With a new-look USC Trojans basketball roster, home attendance at the Galen Center could improve during the 2026-27 season.

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The USC Trojans are having an active offseason with a handful of transfer portals and the return of key players, but there is one major flaw in their recruiting strategy that could be problematic.

Dec 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts in the first half against the UC Santa Cruz at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The NCAA Tournament expanding from 68 teams to 76 will give teams like the USC Trojans a better chance to make it to March Madness.

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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In an offseason that saw a lot of player movement for the USC Trojans, coach Lincoln Riley must now navigate major program changes amid a playoff-or-bust 2026 season.

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 College Football Playoff appears to be expanding, so it is time to see how this expansion could affect the USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley.

Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts during the game against the Missouri State Bears at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans look to continue their trend of landing star in-state talent as they remain in the hunt for one of the top cornerback recruits in the country.

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The USC Trojans had room to add one more active scorer to the roster via the transfer portal.

Oct 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Utah Utes 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 pulled out all of the stops to visit Damien (Calif.) four-star safety Gavin Williams.

Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) warms up prior to the game 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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USC quarterback Jayden Maiava is poised to have his best season yet, but it seems there is some doubt on if Maiava can be the best quarterback in the country.

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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The USC Trojans are projected to once again miss the College Football Playoff.

USC Trojans redshirt freshman running back Riley Wormley

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Where does the USC Trojans backfield compare to the rest of the Big Ten?

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USC Trojans incoming freshman receiver Boobie Feaster is no stranger to the national spotlight, revealing his goals in an exclusive interview with USC Trojans on SI.

Feb 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman and guard Alijah Arenas (0) react against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half at Galen Center.

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The USC Trojans basketball program continues to add transfer talent, this time out of Lindenwood

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Here are the three USC Trojans players that coach Lincoln Riley looks to trust the most as the team faces a pivotal 2026 season.

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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Heading into next season, the USC Trojans have once again added more depth to their roster through the transfer portal, which creates one conclusion for USC moving forward.

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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Following another season where the USC Trojans did not make the College Football Playoff, coach Lincoln Riley and the program have even more pressure to perform even better heading into 2026.