TROJANS IN THE PROS

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

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.

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Nov 28, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) celebrates after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Former USC Trojan star Caleb Williams is coming into his own during a breakout second season. Leading the Chicago Bears to a 9-3 record, Williams earned a lofty comparison to a Hall of Fame quarterback by a Hall of Fame player turned analyst.

Nov 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) practices before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images

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Former USC Trojan Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams is silencing doubters one week at a time. The Chicago Bears quarterback has the surging NFC North leaders with an 8-3 record, and his steady improvement is a big reason why.

Nov 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) greets a Minnesota Vikings player following a game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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After a game that saw two lead changes in the final minute, the Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings and took first place of the NFC North. Former USC Trojan quarterback Caleb Williams overcame a rough outing to make franchise history in the win.

ESPN College GameDay analyst Nick Saban speaks during the live broadcast on the Texas Tech University campus on Nov. 8, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas.

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On ESPN's College GameDay on Saturday morning, legendary Alabama Crimson Tide coach previewed the USC Trojans' game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, making a rather bold claim that USC's current offense is Riley's best with the Trojans.

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After an active trade deadline, the New York Jets hold four picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. One of the latest mocks pairs USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon with Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore to jumpstart New York’s offensive rebuild.

May 20, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers receiver Brenden Rice (82) looks on during offseason workouts at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Former USC Trojans star wide receiver Brenden Rice signed a contract with the New England Patriots on Tuesday. Rice has struggled to find his footing in the NFL. How can his experience playing under Lincoln Riley help in his new role with the Patriots?

Oct 26, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks on before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Led by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold and Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, the USC Trojans rank fourth among all colleges in NFL passing yards, trailing only the Oregon Ducks, Oklahoma Sooners, and Alabama Crimson Tide.

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In a recent 2026 NFL Draft Top-100 prospects big board, USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava was left off the list, sparking questions about his draft stock and his future at USC.

Oct 26, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard/forward Demar Derozan (10) runs back on defense after scoring against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

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Led by DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic, Evan Mobley, and Onyeka Okongwu, USC Trojans basketball alumni rank third among all colleges in NBA production through the first week of the 2025–26 season.

Jan 4, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans forward Josh Cohen (33) enters the court before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans forward Josh Cohen was selected by the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the first round of the NBA G-League Draft. Who are some of the other Big Ten players who were selected in Saturday's G-League draft, alongside Cohen?

Sep 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is interviewed after the game against Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans lost 34-24 to the No. 12 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday night. Notre Dame fans have yet another year of bragging rights. Even former USC star Caleb Williams lost a bet after the Trojans' loss to the Fighting Irish.

Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane (8) warms up on the field before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans have a pair of wide receivers who could make history for the program during the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. Ja'Kobi Lane and Makai Lemon have been a dynamic duo for the Trojans' pass attack and could be drafted high in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Sep 2, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Nevada Wolf Pack in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The No. 20 USC Trojans have produced some of college football’s and the NFL’s top wide receivers in recent memory. In 2025, USC features another elite wide receicer duo in Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane both rising fast on 2026 NFL Draft boards.

Oct 13, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) during a game against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London had a monster performance against the Buffalo Bills in a convincing win. The former USC Trojan star joined an elite receiver club after the breakout performance.

Sep 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) celebrates after the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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After an impressive game-winning drive over draftmate Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders, Chicago Bears' quarterback Caleb Williams made franchise history. The former USC Trojan is rewriting the history books in Chicago.

Oct. 17, 2009; South Bend, IN, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Pete Carroll and Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Charlie Weis shake hands after Southern California defeated Notre Dame 34-27 at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

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Ahead of this week’s USC–Notre Dame showdown, former USC Trojans head coach Pete Carroll revisited the legendary 2005 “Bush Push” game, recounting how chaos, confidence, and one iconic shove defined college football history.

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 Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava climbed to into the top-20 in the latest 2026 NFL mock draft before facing the Michigan Wolverines. One dominant win later, Maiava might be a surefire first-round pick.

Sep 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) runs down field for a touchdown on a pass play during the first half against the Georgia Southern Eagles at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans have one of the best wide receivers in the country in Makai Lemon. If he decides to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft, Lemon will have a plenty of teams who will take a look at him based on his talent alone, but what team is the best fit?

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USC Trojans star wide receiver Makai Lemon is off to a lightning fast start during the 2025 season. Lemon's stellar play has earned him major NFL draft projection, uniting him with a former USC star and future Hall of Fame wide receiver.

USC Trojans Ohio State Buckeyes Julian Sayin Big Ten Matt Leinart Heisman Trophy Jayden Maiava Bryce Underwood Recruiting

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Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin claimed Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors this past weekend. His progression over the last month has caught the attention of former USC Trojans quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart.

Oct 13, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; NFL former and USC former quarterback Carson Palmer attends a game between the USC Trojans and the Colorado Buffaloes at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Long before Oklahoma’s Heisman run, Carson Palmer made USC the blueprint for Quarterback U — paving the way for legends like Matt Leinart, Caleb Williams, and a new generation of Trojans.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) talks to a TV camera operator during warmup ahead of Cincinnati Bengals game at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is becoming well acquainted with the history books. The former USC Trojans star made more franchise history on Sunday, cementing himself as one of the best receivers to come out of USC in recent history.

Dec 22, 1991; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Raiders quarterback Todd Marinovich (12) on the field prior to a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK

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Former USC star Todd Marinovich, one of the most notable Trojans of his era, shares his rise, challenges, and personal setbacks in his new book "Marinovich: Outside the Lines in Football, Art and Addiction," showing the challenges behind the headlines.

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Houston Texans rookie running back Woody Marks had a breakout performance in week 4 of the NFL season. The former USC Trojans star is showing off what he did in coach Lincoln Riley's offense, and has the chance to be a major part of Houston's offense.