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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Baseball keeps cooking with sweep of Rice

The Trojans are off to a hot start, matching their best since 2015 with a 7-0 record. The post Baseball keeps cooking with sweep of Rice appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Men’s basketball is cooked

We should not be complacent with the Trojans missing another NCAA Tournament. The post Men’s basketball is cooked appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Updated recruiting rankings should have USC fans excited for the future

USC entered the 2027 cycle with four commitments and had already positioned itself firmly inside the top 20. After Rivals and On3 completed their latest ratings

USC finds its tournament hopes on the brink going into final stretch of season

USC’s 71–70 home loss to the 10–17 Oregon Ducks stands as one of the Trojans’ most stunning collapses of the season. A team that typically protects the Galen Ce

Beach volleyball opens 2026 season in Hawaii

USC’s No. 2 duo was named Most Outstanding Pair at the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic. The post Beach volleyball opens 2026 season in Hawaii appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Women’s swim and dive thrives at Big Ten Championships

The team earned multiple top-10 berths in the conference meet across the medley. The post Women’s swim and dive thrives at Big Ten Championships appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Monday, February 23, 2026
Hoffmann lifts men’s tennis past UCLA in 4-3 thriller

The sophomore sealed the rivalry match with a heroic three-set victory in singles. The post Hoffmann lifts men’s tennis past UCLA in 4-3 thriller appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Women’s basketball falls short of upset over No. 10 Ohio State

An 18-1 Buckeye run in the fourth quarter ended USC’s chances of a huge road win. The post Women’s basketball falls short of upset over No. 10 Ohio State appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Late collapse slims men’s hoops’ tournament chances

USC blew a late lead against Oregon, dealing a massive blow to its postseason push. The post Late collapse slims men’s hoops’ tournament chances appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Saturday, February 21, 2026
USC stays hot on the trail with commitment from elite in-state WR

USC’s momentum on the 2027 recruiting trail continues after landing a commitment from Quentin Hale, the No. 7 player in California.

Friday, February 20, 2026
USC men's basketball watches tournament hopes fade in worst outing of the year

USC dropped its second straight game, suffering a 101–65 blowout at home against Illinois. The Trojans now sit at 18–8 overall and 7–8 in conference play.

Men’s basketball suffers worst loss in Musselman era to No. 10 Illinois

The 36-point loss amplifies the ongoing struggles USC has encountered recently. The post Men’s basketball suffers worst loss in Musselman era to No. 10 Illinois appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Davidson dominates in women’s basketball’s win over Wisconsin

The freshman guard tallied 24 points to propel USC to its sixth win in a row. The post Davidson dominates in women’s basketball’s win over Wisconsin appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Baseball continues to roll in win over Loyola Marymount

USC’s offense stayed hot with its second run-rule victory of the season. The post Baseball continues to roll in win over Loyola Marymount appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Sprinters shine at Don Kirby Elite Invitational

Track and field had another successful showing in its final meet before the indoor postseason. The post Sprinters shine at Don Kirby Elite Invitational appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Women’s golf shows out at Alice and John Classic

Senior Catherine Park led the Trojans to victory in their third spring tournament. The post Women’s golf shows out at Alice and John Classic appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
USC keeps it in the family with commitment from legacy defensive lineman

USC added another key piece to its 2027 recruiting class as Isaia Vandermade announced his commitment to the Trojans.

Men’s volleyball splits series with Anteaters

No. 4 USC forced a reverse sweep Wednesday but later took its first loss of the year. The post Men’s volleyball splits series with Anteaters appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Football fills out 2026 coaching staff with three hires

USC officially announced three defensive coaches for the 2026 season on Tuesday. The post Football fills out 2026 coaching staff with three hires appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Baseball makes Waves in season-opening sweep

USC returned to its home stadium at Dedeaux Field for the first time since 2023. The post Baseball makes Waves in season-opening sweep appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Friday, February 13, 2026
Women’s basketball holds off Indiana for fifth straight win

USC overcame an early 11-point deficit to take home a crucial Big Ten victory. The post Women’s basketball holds off Indiana for fifth straight win appeared first on Daily Trojan.

JuJu Watkins hosts shoe line debut for Watts youth

The Naismith Trophy winner debuted her shoe collaboration with LeBron James. The post JuJu Watkins hosts shoe line debut for Watts youth appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Baseball returns to a familiar diamond for 2026 season

The Trojans look to continue their upward trend despite offseason departures. The post Baseball returns to a familiar diamond for 2026 season appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Thursday, February 12, 2026
Lincoln Riley's biggest offseason move was one he had been trying to make for 2 years

When Riley came back to Gary Patterson a second time, however, the Hall of Fame coach was ready to be the Trojans defensive coordinator

USC men's basketball put tournament hopes in jeopardy with rough second half

USC split their road trip after falling to Ohio State 89-82 in their second game. The Trojans had a slim lead at halftime but let it slip away late.

Lincoln Riley gets great start to 2027 recruiting class with pledge from local WR

USC has secured its second commitment for the class of 2027, landing wide receiver Eli Woodard. Hailing from Temecula, California,

We have a baseball team too, you know

It’s not the championship farmer it used to be, but USC baseball is here nonetheless. The post We have a baseball team too, you know appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Men’s basketball falters late, falls to Ohio State

The Trojans’ three-game win streak came to an end as they struggled in the second half. The post Men’s basketball falters late, falls to Ohio State appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Men’s tennis sweeps home doubleheader

No. 21 USC avoided an upset bid from the Rebels before dominating UC Irvine, 4-0. The post Men’s tennis sweeps home doubleheader appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Alijah Arenas’ game-winner propels men’s basketball past Penn State

The freshman guard scored with 0.7 seconds left, closing out a grueling road victory. The post Alijah Arenas’ game-winner propels men’s basketball past Penn State appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
USC's offseason success leads to high expectations for Lincoln Riley

t's clear that the pressure will be on Lincoln Riley. He's had some good years and some disappointing years with USC and there are some people that still don't believe he is the right guy.

Alijah Arenas is getting hot at the right time and USC men's basketball keeps winning

The Trojans edged out Penn State 77-75, boosting their record to 18-6 overall and 7-6 in the Big Ten. Freshman Alijah Arenas sealed the win with a clutch game-w

Men’s swim and dive suppresses the Rebels

In its last dual meet of the season, USC beat UNLV in front of a home crowd. The post Men’s swim and dive suppresses the Rebels appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Track and field puts on a show in New Mexico

Two athletes recorded top-five times in the world this season. The post Track and field puts on a show in New Mexico appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Monday, February 9, 2026
Uchenna Nwosu is the latest former USC Trojan to make history in the Super Bowl

Nwosu was one of four USC alum to win a Super Bowl ring Sunday night in the Seattle Seahawks' 29-13 win over the New England Patriots, joining quarterback Sam Darnold, defensive tackle Leonard...

Sam Darnold wanted everyone to be part of his biggest moment in the NFL

If there was ever a player who had a right to be bitter, it's Darnold. He could be angry with the New York Jets, who drafted him and failed to develop him before trading him to the Carolina Panthers.

Women’s basketball breezes through Illinois road trip

The Trojans have won four straight to break out of a midseason slump. The post Women’s basketball breezes through Illinois road trip appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Saturday, February 7, 2026
USC's rich history in the Super Bowl makes selecting a top five very difficult

All in all only eight of the 60 editions of the Big Game have not featured at least one player from USC. So now it's time to list the five greatest Super Bowl performances by former Trojans,

USC's NIL commitment should have the rest of college football on alert

For USC, the No 1 recruiting ranking was a statement by showcasing not just the power of the brand, but its ability to hold its own against heavyweights like Notre Dame, Nike-backed Oregon, and...

Friday, February 6, 2026
Sam Darnold is ready to complete his story and make history for USC quarterbacks

There have been others who have won Super Bowl rings as backup quarterbacks, like Rob Johnson, but Darnold can make history for himself and the Trojans. 

Thursday, February 5, 2026
ESPN writer puts the pressure on USC football to have a special season in 2026

The Trojans joined Notre Dame. Texas, Michigan, LSU and UNLV as the group that are best equipped to make the 12-team CFP bracket next season.

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
USC men's basketball leans on Alijah Arenas to get back on the tournament bubble

The Trojans had a strong night at the free throw line, hitting 80% overall and an impressive 88% in the second half and held a 40-25 rebounding advantage over Indiana.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Lincoln Riley offers a refreshing take on the NIL era of college football

The way Riley sees it now, the teams that are willing to invest in football have a shot at winning, and there are more stories like Indiana and Texas Tech out there now that there's a level...

Monday, February 2, 2026
USC men's basketball survives sloppy second half to earn much-needed conference win

The USC Trojans edged out Rutgers with a tight 78-75 win over the weekend. It marked their sixth one-possession victory of the season.

Sunday, February 1, 2026
Final rankings confirm the greatness of USC's historic recruiting class

The USC Trojans have made history as the first non-SEC football program to claim the No. 1 spot in high school recruiting in over fifteen years.

Saturday, January 31, 2026
Rivals gives USC future freshman standout the respect he deserves

The USC Trojans locked up the No. 1 recruiting class for 2026 on early signing day, a ranking that was never really in question.

Friday, January 30, 2026
Free throw woes show up again for USC is heartbreaking road loss

USC came up just short against Iowa, losing 73-72. This marks the first time all season in which the Trojans failed to win a one possession game.

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Predicting for USC's 2026 schedule: Can the Trojans do enough to make the CFP?

The Trojans’ 2026 conference schedule is set after the Big Ten released the full slate for all members on Jan. 27.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Laying out all the potential options for USC's Week Zero opponent

With 11 games already on the schedule, the Trojans are looking to add one more, a third non-conference matchup to complete the lineup.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
USC will have to travel a tough road in the Big Ten to reach CFP in 2026

The Trojans will need every bit of talent and coaching they can muster up for the schedule that lies ahead.

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