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Friday, September 25, 2026
Soccer heads to Penn State with a point to prove

The Trojans aim to put their best foot forward in a seemingly must-win game. The post Soccer heads to Penn State with a point to prove appeared first on Daily Trojan.

It’s now or never, Lincoln Riley

This weekend’s matchup against Oregon is one of the biggest for USC football’s head coach. The post It’s now or never, Lincoln Riley appeared first on Daily Trojan.

USC vs. Oregon will be ‘electric,’ Riley says

Saturday’s matchup against the Ducks will test whether USC is fit for the playoffs. The post USC vs. Oregon will be ‘electric,’ Riley says appeared first on Daily Trojan.

USC confident quarterback Jayden Maiava can pass a critical test against Oregon

USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans need veteran quarterback Jayden Maiava to shine during a must-win game against Oregon Saturday at the Coliseum.

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

Here’s a question: How many adjustments does Gary Patterson make during games? Based on the Rutgers game, not too many. A former colleague of Patterson attributes it more to arrogance than...

Oregon's threads for USC trip headline best uniforms of college football Week 4

At a base level it's an all-white set for Oregon this week, but it's the details that make the uniform really pop.

Anxiety Rankings, Week 4: LSU-Texas A&M, USC-Oregon provide high-stakes matchups to close September

Plus, Texas has a lot to lose this weekend when it goes on the road to face Tennessee

Connelly: Who soars the SEC launch party? Can B1G favorites answer big questions?

After teasing us with ranked games over three weeks, we get six that should tell us a lot about the 2026 season.

Thursday, September 24, 2026
USC Looks for Special Teams Edge

Late-down defense, special teams are focuses for USC ahead of bout with Oregon Rutgers’ KJ Duff scores a TD as… The post USC Looks for Special Teams Edge appeared first on Trojan Daily Blog.

Lincoln Riley can no longer sell progress at USC: Trojans must show they've arrived with win over Oregon

A 4-0 start and a high-flying offense have the Trojans ranked No. 12, but overcoming Oregon is the only way to prove this team is built differently than past collapses

Who needs it more? Dan Lanning, Lincoln Riley both face major pressure ahead of Oregon vs. USC

Both coaches enter Saturday's pivotal Big Ten matchup under the gun, but which one needs it more?

USC Morning Buzz: A New Low For Recruiting

Just when you think recruiting cannot go any lower, Rivals is charging high school athletes and parents $499 for an ‘evaluation’ by a Rivals scout. The $499 fee includes a scouting report, grade,...

Late-down defense, special teams are focuses for USC ahead of bout with Oregon

With the start of a tough stretch in the schedule, USC looks to tighten up in some key areas while also hoping for improved health with its secondary and wide receiver corps.

The Six Pack: Picks for Florida vs. Ole Miss, USC vs. Oregon and Tom Fornelli's lock of Week 4

Trust The Process as Week 4 features a loaded slate of top-25 matchups

'I'm not asking for anybody's sympathy': It's a pivotal season for Lincoln Riley and USC

With a 4-0 record, Lincoln Riley isn't shying away from expectations as USC hosts Oregon this weekend.

Game Day kickoff: Knee-jerk reactions and September lies, what does Week 4 have in store?

Week 4 will tell us if our knee-jerk reactions to the first few weeks of the season actually mean anything.

Mahomes, St. Brown, Smith-Njigba highlight this week’s history-hopefuls

As Week 3 of the NFL season kicks off, another group of players looks to make history. The post Mahomes, St. Brown, Smith-Njigba highlight this week’s history-hopefuls appeared first on Daily Trojan.

USC women’s volleyball set to begin conference play

The Trojans will head to Northwestern for their first Big Ten match of the season. The post USC women’s volleyball set to begin conference play appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
USC Morning Buzz: Beware Long Explanations

Does this explanation make sense from Lincoln Riley regarding the foot injury that has kept Jahkeem Stewart sidelined the first four games? “He’s definitely getting better and better each week,...

Tale of the Tape: Jayden Maiava, Dante Moore clash in battle of star QBs in NFL Draft when USC faces Oregon

Two projected first-round NFL Draft picks will take the field when the No. 12 Trojans take on the No. 20 Ducks

Trojans brush off high stakes of Oregon matchup: 'We treat every opponent the same'

At the start of arguably the most consequential week of their season, the Trojans certainly gave their best efforts not to make a big deal out of the big game with Oregon.

USC soccer continues hunt for first conference win

After drawing Oregon, USC will go on the road to face Ohio State this Thursday. The post USC soccer continues hunt for first conference win appeared first on Daily Trojan.

USC men’s water polo finishes third at Overnght MPSF Invitational

The Trojans bounced back to beat UC Berkeley after a semifinal loss to Stanford. The post USC men’s water polo finishes third at Overnght MPSF Invitational appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Semifinals finish for USC women’s tennis at Fall Slam

Two Trojans finished group play unbeaten before they both lost in the semifinals. The post Semifinals finish for USC women’s tennis at Fall Slam appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Sloppy USC Seeks To End Ducks’ Streak

Striking early could be the difference for No. 12 USC against No. 20 Oregon The Trojans have overcome slow starts in their… The post Sloppy USC Seeks To End Ducks’ Streak appeared first on Trojan...

USC Keeps Finding Ways To Go Viral

So we started the season with USC being a national story because of the small crowd that braved the unbearable heat at the San Jose State game. Well, now USC is going viral again for this...

QUARTERBACK The Heisman frontrunner? Puh-leeze. People glaze Lincoln Riley for developing QBs but do you look at the footwork on some of Jayden Maiava’s passes? Grade: D- RUNNING BACKS This is...

Lincoln Riley, USC seek breakthrough win over ranked opponent with Week 4 showdown vs. Oregon

Another opportunity awaits the Trojans coach Saturday, when No. 12 USC hosts No. 20 Oregon

3 winners and 2 losers as USC survives a scare in their Big Ten opener

The No. 12 USC Trojans kicked off their Big Ten campaign with a tougher than expected 42-35 victory over Rutgers, successfully navigating the cross-country travel from Los Angeles to New Jersey.

Listen now: Podcast 'House of Troy' features inside look at highs, lows of USC Athletics

Why has it been so hard for USC football to compete for a national title after setting the standard in college football during Pete Carroll's tenure?

Women’s volleyball has varying success in final nonconference bouts

The Trojans repeated their pattern of two wins and one loss in their second homestand. The post Women’s volleyball has varying success in final nonconference bouts appeared first on Daily Trojan.

At USC, game day is a language

Cowboy boots and tailgates shape Trojan fandom beyond the game. The post At USC, game day is a language appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Monday, September 21, 2026
Let’s Look At That USC Sellout Again

USC announced last week the Oregon game was sold out. But does it look like a sell out? It’s obvious that a USC sellout now means say it is a sellout but move rows of tickets to the secondary...

Lincoln Riley Needs To Finally Beat Oregon — No Excuses

Lincoln Riley, Without a Single “Great Win”, Faces the Most Important Game of His Career at USC … Ryan Kartje… The post Lincoln Riley Needs To Finally Beat Oregon — No Excuses appeared first on...

USC Morning Buzz: The Expectations Changed Fast Once You Enter Power 4 Territory

It took one game — againsr Rutgers of all people – to bring all the typical weaknesses of a Lincoln Riley team back to the forefront. It’s worth pointing out that it is Year 5 of the Riley Era....

Times of Troy: It's time for Lincoln Riley to finally beat Oregon

No matter the situation that Riley inherited, the Trojans should have what it takes, by Year 5, to compete with Oregon.

USC soccer draws Oregon 1-1 in tight match

A second-half goal evened the score, adding another tie to the Trojans’ record. The post USC soccer draws Oregon 1-1 in tight match appeared first on Daily Trojan.

USC cross country looked to find footing in second meet

The Trojans finished in 11th place out of 32 schools at the UC Riverside Invitational. The post USC cross country looked to find footing in second meet appeared first on Daily Trojan.

USC football defeats Rutgers in high-scoring affair

USC seized its first road win but returned home with multiple defensive concerns. The post USC football defeats Rutgers in high-scoring affair appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Sunday, September 20, 2026
My Analysis Of The Rutgers Debacle

The disaster that unfolded in Piscataway, N.J., clearly stunned all the fanboys yesterday, who could not believe what happened to the team that shamelessly overhyped for months. It should not have...

College football grades: Texas A&M earns 'F' mark for Kentucky dud, USC gets 'D' on Week 3 report card

A look at how national championship contenders fared in Week 3 action

Saturday, September 19, 2026
Rutgers Gives USC All It Can Handle

No. 12 USC defeats Rutgers in Big Ten opener, but defensive woes detract from win USC RB Waymond Jordan carries… The post Rutgers Gives USC All It Can Handle appeared first on Trojan Daily Blog.

No. 12 USC defeats Rutgers in Big Ten opener, but defensive woes detract from win

No. 12 USC defeats Rutgers 42-35 in its Big Ten opener, but concerns about the defense continue to cast doubts over the Trojans' playoff readiness.

Rutgers QB Lonergan to start vs. USC; Raymond to play, sources say

Rutgers QB Dylan Lonergan, who sat out last week's game due to injury, will start vs. USC, while sources told ESPN that tailback Antwan Raymond is expected to play.

USC-Rutgers Live Blog

Here’s a factoid: The USC alumni bus from Manhattan to Rutgers needed 20 fans to break even. Well, 39 paid for the trip and 35 showed up so it made money.

Game Day — USC Road Trips to New Jersey

Is No. 12 USC football’s Big Ten opener at Rutgers a trap game? A week before the Trojans host Oregon,… The post Game Day — USC Road Trips to New Jersey appeared first on Trojan Daily Blog.

Friday, September 18, 2026
USC In Times Square Photo Gallery

The USC band held a rally in Times Square and here are the photos.

3 things USC must accomplish to win its Big Ten opener against Rutgers

It is finally that time of year. The USC Trojans kick off their highly anticipated Big Ten conference schedule this season with an opening road trip to New Jers

Lane Kiffin's timeline of controversial exits, from quitting on Ole Miss, Tennessee to USC, Raiders firings

Lane Kiffin has exited plenty of jobs over the course of his career, but he has rarely gone away quietly.

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