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Monday, August 24, 2026
Times of Troy: For USC football, a best-case scenario season includes a fleet of star freshmen

A picture-perfect scenario for USC football hinges on how fast its stellar freshman class rounds into form.

Sunday, August 23, 2026
USC Sunday Buzz: If You Push Aside Tradition, Then You Need To Win

The Salute to Troy kickoff dinner was Friday night at USC. And for the fifth straight year, Lincoln Riley did not emcee the event. Since at least the mid-1990’s, the USC coach has been the emcee...

How Boobie Feaster became one of the USC playmakers to watch at age 17

USC receiver Boobie Feaster, 17, has quickly moved up the Trojans' depth chart ahead of the team's season opener on Saturday against San José State.

Saturday, August 22, 2026
USC Notes: Former Quarterbacks Have Sons Teaming Up

Last night’s Santa Margarita football game featured QB Fletch Palmer throwing a TD pass to WR Grant Van Raaphorst. Palmer is the son of Santa Margarita coach and ex-USC QB Carson Palmer. Van...

USC Saturday Buzz: A Five-Star Injury

Sophomore defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart is apparently on crutches with a foot injury and expected to be out 3-4 weeks. Remember, Stewart underwent surgery last November for a stress fracture in...

Friday, August 21, 2026
If It’s Friday It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

As usual, USC’s roster is full of double numbers or two guys wearing the same jersey number. Meanwhile, not a single player is wearing the once great No. 42. It was worn by Ricky Bell, Pat...

Trey Wright commitment presents USC with exciting potential at QB for the future

Wright's 5,860 total yards as a sophomore ranked best in the country as he helped lead Lone Star to a 15-1 record.

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Keep Your Eye On These Trojans

Five USC Football Players Who Can Raise the Trojans’ Ceiling These are the five players who are most capable of… The post Keep Your Eye On These Trojans appeared first on Trojan Daily Blog.

USC Notes: Middle Linebacker Improvement Expected

When I wrote that USC’s team photo was the worst in school history, I hit a nerve. I’ve heard from several people in the athletic dept. who said they were appalled by the quality of the team...

USC Morning Buzz: Shake Up On Defensive Line

It’s looking like Alex VanSumeren, the transfer from Michigan State, could start at defensive tackle for USC against San Jose State. The interesting part of that is it means Jide Abasiri and...

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Tale Of Team Photos

Look at the USC team photos below from 1970 (in color) and then 1967. You didn’t have 800 staff members and you can see every player. Boy, it was a different world.

7th Annual Football Contest Returns

This Post Contains the Contest Rules, Reigning Champions and a preliminary look at Week 1 Odds. Hello TDB Members: The… The post 7th Annual Football Contest Returns appeared first on Trojan Daily...

USC Morning Buzz: QB Earns Praise

USC coach Lincoln Riley praised true freshman Jonas Williams, who is competing for the backup QB spot with Sam Huard. “He’s pretty mature and his ability to communicate and operate for his age...

USC not playing Notre Dame is despicable

The rivalry will be put on pause for several years, sparking heated discourse. The post USC not playing Notre Dame is despicable appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Women’s volleyball looks to rally off 2025 success

Returning core players and new talent set Trojans up for an exciting 2026 season. The post Women’s volleyball looks to rally off 2025 success appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Football gears up for 2026 with same goals

The Trojans look to make the College Football Playoff for the first time in history. The post Football gears up for 2026 with same goals appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Men’s water polo splashes into 2026 with hope

USC looks to shed its recent championship woes with a strong returning group. The post Men’s water polo splashes into 2026 with hope appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Timeline of USC-Notre Dame’s decision to play in four years

After two years of rejected proposals, the two historic programs will play in 2030. The post Timeline of USC-Notre Dame’s decision to play in four years appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Soccer chasing redemption in second season at new stadium

USC begins 2026 campaign in hopes of winning second Big Ten title in three years. The post Soccer chasing redemption in second season at new stadium appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
USC will begin the 2026 season tied for No. 14 in the AP Poll, but it's still CFP or bust

The USC Trojans will begin the 2026 football season ranked No. 15 in the AP Top 25. This ranking serves as the defacto ranking used on all game broadcasts until the College Football Playoff...

USC Morning Buzz: Let’s Take A Close Look At Another Concern

With the season approaching, I can guarantee you one thing Gary Patterson is doing is trying to coach up the secondary. His pet position is safety and he knows the secondary is an issue. Too often...

Aug. 18 to honor life, legacy of Kyle Busch

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- On what certainly feels a fitting date to celebrate Kyle Busch's impact on NASCAR, today -- 8.18 a nod to Busch's famed car num

Can Lincoln Riley Finally Lead USC to the College Football Playoff in 2026?

USC enters Lincoln Riley’s fifth season with a familiar goal: reaching the College Football Playoff. Here’s why 2026 could finally be different.

Monday, August 17, 2026
USC Notes: Hey, Who Made This Schedule!

USC will play five teams that were ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 preseason poll: Lincoln Riley probably saw those rankings and said, “And people wanted me to play Notre Dame too!”

USC Morning Buzz: Time For Some Key Observations As Season Beckons

We are less than two weeks from the start of the season. Are you getting goosebumps from the thought of USC and San Jose State taking the field at the Coliseum? Here’s some observations about the...

Ohio State and Oregon lead AP top 25 preseason college football poll; USC also ranked

Ohio State is No. 1 and Oregon is No. 2 in the preseason Associated Press top 25 college football poll. USC was ranked No. 15.

Times of Troy: What’s the worst-case scenario in a make-or-break 2026 for USC football?

USC's football team has a schedule that could prove disastrous and cost Lincoln Riley his job this season.

Sunday, August 16, 2026
USC Sunday Buzz: Here Comes A Fourth-Star For Recruit

Now that QB Trey Wright has committed to USC, what is the over/under on when he gets awarded a fourth star by the recruting services? USC plays San Jose State at noon the same day. So now parking...

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Saturday Buzz: USC About To Add A QB?

Quarterback Trey Wright of Frisco, Texas, is going to announce his college choice today and USC is the favorite. He is a three-star QB. He is 5-foot-11. He is also considering Oregon, Kentucky,...

Friday, August 14, 2026
Trojan Kickers Battle It Out

USC’s Lincoln Riley is facing a tough special teams decision With about two weeks left before the season opener, kickers… The post Trojan Kickers Battle It Out appeared first on Trojan Daily Blog.

USC could have repeat of 'inexplicable Big Ten losses' in 2026 with familiar opponent

The USC Trojans are a team on the doorstep of the College Football Playoff. But they need to win the games they're supposed to, including one of their so-called "trap games."

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava pushes to use his voice as he enters his third season

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava is hoping to take a step forward during his third season running coach Lincoln Riley's offense, starting with being more vocal in practice.

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

How puzzling does this sound? The USC Alumni Assn. is only going to have a membership tent for three home games this season: San Jose State, Washington and Ohio State. Shouldn’t an alumni assn....

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Who Is College Football’s Biggest Ingrate?

Jayden Daniels is giving Reggie Bush a run for his money for the title of Biggest Alumni Ingrate. Daniels had his attorney send LSU a letter that it can no longer use his name, image and likeness...

How Ty Gibbs is honoring NASCAR legend Kyle Busch with M&M's car at Bristol

The M&M's car will be back on a NASCAR track at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Ty Gibbs to honor Kyle Busch by driving M&M's car in Bristol

Ty Gibbs will pay tribute to late NASCAR driver Kyle Busch when he competes in a car with the iconic M&M's paint scheme at the Cup Series race next mo

USC Morning Buzz: A Training Camp Highlight Or Lowlight?

USC scrimmaged yesterday and a highlight was this long TD play by freshman wide receiver Boobie Feaster. Even USC wanted the public to see a glimpse of Feaster’s explosiveness and put rhe clip on...

Ty Gibbs will drive M&M's-themed car in memory of Kyle Busch at Bristol

Ty Gibbs’ car will be adorned in the multicolored M&M’s paint scheme made famous by former teammate Kyle Busch during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway next month, Busch’s widow...

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
USC Needs To Up Its Shirt Game

School is about to start but the USC Bookstore has some uninspiring shirts for sale. Not exactly upping its game for the fall.

It’s a Trojan Test in the Coliseum

USC seeks a new starting center on the eve of scrimmage Lincoln Riley has identified four offensive linemen who can… The post It’s a Trojan Test in the Coliseum appeared first on Trojan Daily Blog.

USC Morning Buzz: Can You Make A Case For The Offensive Line?

I’ve gone against the grain and identified the offensive line as an area of concern throughout the offseason. Many listed it as a strength and one reason was the return of all five starters. With...

Promising 2028 QB Trey Wright views USC offer as 'special moment'

The USC Trojans have extended an offer to prolific signal caller and Frisco, Texas native Trey Wright. For Lincoln Riley, extending a scholarship offer to a qua

USC targeting two elite defensive backs in 2028 class

While the USC Trojans are still putting the finishing touches on their 2027 recruiting class, Lincoln Riley and his staff are already making massive waves ahead

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
USC Notes: First Scrimmage Will Spotlight Centers

Lincoln Riley said this morning four players will work at center tomorrow for the first scrimmage of training camp: Tobias Raymond, Willi Wascher, Kannon Smith and Kaylon Miller. Riley said he...

USC Morning Buzz: Football And Basketball Have One Thing In Common

USC will play North Carolina in an exhibition basketball game at Greensboro, N.C., on Oct. 9th. An exhibitiion? USC couldn’t play the Tar Heels in a real game? This pretty much proves again what...

Monday, August 10, 2026
Tanook Hines' emergence opened the door for more freshmen to play for USC in 2026

it is not surprising to suggest that the Trojans expect numerous true freshmen from the elite 2026 recruiting class to make an impact.

USC Notes: A Word About Player Development

Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) in talks with USC for possible post-Senate job according to the Detroit News. Peters, 67, has entered talks with USC to negotiate and arrange prospective employment. Can...

USC Morning Buzz: The Offensive Plugs A Gap, Which Opens Another One

I hear one of USC’s prized freshmen men’s basketball players recently suffered an injury and could be sidelined 6-8 weeks. This follows foot surgery for center Eric Reibe. What is the deal with...

Times of Troy: Is this the year Lincoln Riley has a good defense at USC?

There are two things we can assume about this year's defense compared to 2025: Gary Patterson should be an upgrade, along with the influx of five-star talent.

Sunday, August 9, 2026
Can Gary Patterson Finally Fix the USC D?

USC’s Gary Patterson out to prove college football hasn’t passed him by …  USC DC Gary Patterson works with players… The post Can Gary Patterson Finally Fix the USC D? appeared first on Trojan...

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