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Monday, January 26, 2026
USC men's basketball makes statement with third conference road win

USC continues to display their winning mentality, staying perfect at 5-0 in one-possession games this season.

Saturday, January 24, 2026
USC football makes a major culture statement with Gary Patterson hiring

Lincoln Riley didn’t hold back when making the announcement, calling Patterson an immediate impact hire and a key addition to the kind of culture he’s building for the new USC and Big Ten era.

USC football announces major staff change upon hiring of Gary Patterson

The Trojans have announced Gary Patterson as their new defensive coordinator, a move that comes with some changes to the defensive coaching staff. ]

Friday, January 23, 2026
Lincoln Riley has USC ready for all comers with addition of Hall of Fame coach

There were a lot of rumblings about where Riley would go with this hiring, but when he didn't make an in-house promotion, immediately it was clear he was looking to make a splash hire and he did...

Thursday, January 22, 2026
USC men's basketball free-throw woes continue in disappointing conference loss

What was meant to be a celebratory night for Alijah Arenas’ USC debut turned disappointing as the Trojans fell short at home, losing 74-68 to Northwestern.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Lincoln Riley digs into Big Ten rival to make addition to the coaching staff

This marks the first time in the Lincoln Riley era that USC will have a dedicated special teams coordinator on staff.

USC football hopes that transfer portal additions will lead to spot in the CFP

With the 2026 transfer portal now closed, the USC Trojans were highly proactive, landing many of their early targets and securing elite talent to fill key posit

Monday, January 19, 2026
USC men's basketball shows grit, but free throw woes appear at the worst time

The Trojans came close to pulling off an upset against No. 5 Purdue at the Galen Center, falling 69-64.

Friday, January 16, 2026
Former five-star USC QB prospect gets second opportunity with ACC team

Malachi Nelson is still at it and getting another opportunity in the Power 4. The former five-star prospect entered the transfer portal earlier this month and announced his commitment to Syracuse. 

Thursday, January 15, 2026
USC men's basketball returns homes and continues its winning ways

The Trojans were all smiles as they returned to the Galen Center, cruising past Maryland 88-71 in their first home game of the 2026 calendar year.

Saturday, January 10, 2026
USC welcomes elite defensive back as first commitment of 2027 recruiting cycle

The Trojans have landed their first commitment of the 2027 cycle, as standout defensive back Aaryn Washington from Mater Dei High School.

USC bring in another big man to add to one of the top defensive lines in the country

The Trojans doubled down on improving their defensive line through the portal by adding Michigan State transfer Alex VanSumeren.

USC men's basketball shows maturity at end of road trip with big win

The USC Trojans bounced back from two straight losses with a thrilling 70-69 overtime win over Minnesota. They now sit at 13-3 overall and 2-3 in conference play.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
USC adds a commitment from a major reinforcement on the defensive line

The Trojans kept their momentum going in the transfer portal this week, landing former Penn State edge rusher Zuriah Fisher.

USC men's basketball loses all momentum with disastrous road trip

USC’s road trip has been forgettable, especially in Michigan, where they suffered their second straight loss to No. 12 Michigan State.

Monday, January 5, 2026
USC stays hot in transfer portal season by adding top WR to the fold

The Trojans brought in the sophomore wide receiver on a visit over the weekend and made sure he didn't leave Los Angeles without a commitment.

Sunday, January 4, 2026
USC football adds to their haul in the transfer portal with LB from Big Ten rival

The Trojans are eager to build a championship-caliber defense that matches their unique offensive style while being versatile enough to handle any offense the Big Ten throws at them.

USC wastes no time in landing the top cornerback in the transfer portal

The No. 1 ranked cornerback and top ten player in the transfer portal is headed to USC.

Saturday, January 3, 2026
USC can write its ticket to the CFP with a commitment from this top transfer WR

The USC Trojans have come out strong since the transfer portal opened on Jan. 2, lining up multiple visits with key impact players.

USC men's basketball gets nothing going on the road in blowout loss

The No. 24 Trojans took a tough 96-66 loss to the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines in the first of three games on USC’s extended Big Ten road trip.

USC's early transfer portal action makes it clear that its playoffs or bust in 2026

General manager Chad Bowden and the rest of the staff are busy putting the finishing touches on the roster through the transfer portal to make sure USC fields a playoff-caliber team next season.

Friday, January 2, 2026
Alamo Bowl loss shows USC has plenty to look forward, but still needs more

The USC Trojans fell just short against TCU in overtime at this year’s Alamo Bowl, but they still gave fans plenty to be excited about for next season.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Trojans shift into offseason mode after overtime loss to TCU in Alamo Bowl

The defeat concludes USC’s season with a 9-4 record and drops Lincoln Riley’s bowl game record at the program to 2-2 over his four seasons.

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
USC will have a major staff change after losing top assistant to Big Ten rival

USC Trojans defensive coordinator Danton Lynn is departing to assume the same role at his alma mater, Penn State.

Monday, December 29, 2025
Lincoln Riley makes it clear that the Notre Dame series will be played on USC's terms

Instead of negotiating with Notre Dame on good terms, USC can now tell the Irish that either it's the Trojan way or the highway.

Sunday, December 28, 2025
Full guide to USC vs TCU: How to watch, weather, odds, history and more

The USC Trojans are set to face TCU in the 2025 Alamo Bowl, with the No. 16 Trojans seeking their tenth win of the season.

Friday, December 26, 2025
USC should look to former Pac-12 foes to fill future schedule openings

While I believe the Trojans would like to find a P4 opponent to replace the Irish, that might be tough to do in 2026, and it's not a requirement in the Big Ten yet.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Colin Cowherd's take on the USC/Notre Dame dilemma explains everything

The FOX Sports pundit has long suggested either Notre Dame plays the game in late August/early September or USC should rightfully move on from it.

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Keyshawn Johnson goes on an ill-informed rant about USC leaving Notre Dame behind

Johnson has always given me the impression he's a pretty smart guy that doesn't just scream at trees, but this rant was highly disappointing given the reality of the situation.

USC predicted to land elite 2027 defensive back from in-state pipeline

The USC Trojans have locked in the unanimous No. 1 recruiting class for 2026, and General Manager Chad Bowden and his team aren’t slowing down.

USC chose not to capitulate to Notre Dame's bullying tactics, now Irish eyes are crying

The USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish couldn’t come to terms on continuing their rivalry series, and it looks like there won’t be a chance to revive it until 2030

Monday, December 22, 2025
USC men's basketball breaks into the AP Top 25 as Big Ten slate is lurking

After the USC Trojans’ dominant win over UC Santa Cruz and an undefeated non-conference schedule, the program earned a spot in the top 25.

USC men's basketball completes perfect non-conference schedule after dominating win

The USC Trojans capped off a flawless non-conference schedule with a dominant 102-63 victory over UC Santa Cruz at the Galen Center.

USC made the only decision it could by pausing the Notre Dame series and that's too bad

The Trojans currently have 11 games scheduled for 2026 and are in need of another non-conference game to go along with Fresno State and Louisiana.

Friday, December 19, 2025
USC men's basketball surges to non-conference win behind balanced offense

The USC Trojans delivered an impressive offensive performance, securing a decisive 97-70 victory over the UTSA Roadrunners at the Galen Center and improving to

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
USC veteran defensive lineman announces plan to enter the transfer portal

The redshirt junior led all Trojan defensive linemen with 475 snaps this season, lining up primarily on the interior, but occasionally moving to the outside. 

USC rides Jacob Cofie double-double to double-digit wins

Eric Musselman's team secured its 10th win of the season on Sunday, leading wire-to-wire against Washington State.

USC takes itself out of the transfer portal QB market with major re-signing

Lincoln Riley is sticking with Jayden Maiava at quarterback for his

Monday, December 15, 2025
USC football will have a new home in 2028...and plenty of roommates

The Trojans are expected to temporarily relocate to SoFi Stadium for the 2028 season.

Makai Lemon is the next to add his name to the USC football trophy case

Lemon joins former USC receiver Marquise Lee as the only other Trojan to win the award.

Friday, December 12, 2025
USC fans should expect to see these special freshmen on the field early

The Trojans have finalized their No. 1 ranked 2026 recruiting class, and with bowl game preparations underway, the focus now shifts toward the 2026 season and the 2027 recruiting class.

USC men's basketball has fans optimistic after strong start to season

The USC Trojans men’s basketball team is off to an outstanding start, winning nine of their first ten games and capturing the Maui Tournament championship.

Thursday, December 11, 2025
USC football recruiting, portal possibilities and more answers in this mailbag

. I’d like to take a moment to address some of our readers’ most pressing questions.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
USC basketball finds its way in the second half to take down San Diego

It took the Trojans about 25 minutes of gameplay to find their rhythm, but once they recognized their superior talent over their opponents, they turned up the i

Monday, December 8, 2025
USC signing day superlatives: Luke Wafle shines bright in star-studded defensive haul

The USC Trojans secured the No. 1 recruiting class of 2026, driven largely by the addition of elite defensive talent.

USC finishes 16th in final CFP rankings and gets Big XII opponent in bowl game

Following conference championship Saturday, the College Football Playoff rankings were unveiled.

Sunday, December 7, 2025
USC Signing Day superlatives: Bowman rises to the top of the nation's best class

The USC Trojans have finalized the nation’s top-ranked recruiting class for 2026, driven in large part by their success in securing elite offensive talent.

USC men's basketball blows big lead in disappointing loss to Washington

The Trojans’ perfect start to the season came to a sudden end as an 18-point halftime lead was erased by Washington at the Galen Center on Saturday night.

Saturday, December 6, 2025
Signing Day 2026 HQ: USC sends clear message with No. 1 rated class

The USC Trojans secured all 35 signees on the first day of the early signing window, though prospects had a total of three days, from Dec. 3 to Dec. 5

Thursday, December 4, 2025
Signing Day 2026 HQ: Who signed for USC on national signing day?

The USC Trojans began national signing day week with 34 committed prospects.

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