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USC Trojans Get Crystal Ball For Former 4-Star Utah Commit

While the USC Trojans season isn’t going as planned, their recruiting efforts continue to pay dividends. Most recently in the form of a four-star offensive lineman decommitting from a former Pac-12 rival.

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Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / October 17

Ranking USC Trojans Coach Lincoln Riley's Salary: Worst Contract in College Football?

In 2022, the USC Trojans hired coach Lincoln Riley. Riley reportedly earned a 10-year deal worth $110 million. It was a big move then but where does Riley’s contract rank now? Riley came to USC with high hopes.

Eric Gentry News / USC Trojans on SI / October 17

USC Trojans Breakout Linebacker Desman Stephens: Eric Gentry Redshirt

During the USC Trojans' 33-30 loss to No. 4 Penn State, USC's defense saw a breakout performance from true freshman linebacker Desman Stephens. Stephens had to step up and fill a bigger role than usual after Trojans' captain Eric Gentry was ruled out of the game due to concussions.

Quinten Joyner News / USC Trojans on SI / October 17

USC Trojans Freshman Quinten Joyner, Starting Running Back in 2025?

The USC Trojans landed class of 2023 running back Quinten Joyner in December of 2022. Joyner was ranked as the No. 4 ranked running back recruit in his class per 247sports. As a true freshman in 2023, Joyner saw limited action and only had 17 touches in four games.

Makai Lemon News / USC Trojans on SI / October 16

Why USC Trojans Receiver Makai Lemon Will Emerge As Breakout Player

The USC Trojans signed an impressive group of receivers in the 2023 recruiting cycle that included Zachariah Branch, Duce Robinson, Ja’Kobi Lane and Makai Lemon. All of whom have shown flashes of brilliance wearing the Cardinal and Gold.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / October 16

Unfair Officiating Against USC Trojans? Lincoln Riley Speaks Up

As another weekend of college football has come and gone, there has been yet another weekend of questionable officiating. On Oct. 12, the USC Trojans faced a 33-30 overtime loss against the Penn State Nittany Lions.

College Football News / LAFB Network / October 16

USC Trojans Trending To Flip Elite Defensive Lineman From Florida State

The USC Trojans may have suffered a gut punch at the hands of Penn State last Saturday to fall to 3-3, but that hasn’t slowed them down on the recruiting trail.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 16

Penn State Fan Trolls USC Trojans By Running Out With The Team

On Oct. 12, the USC Trojans and the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions faced off in a Big Ten matchup. The Nittany Lions walked away with a 33-30 win in overtime.

Anthony Lucas News / USC Trojans on SI / October 16

USC Trojans Injury Update: Defensive End Anthony Lucas Out for Season?

USC Trojans defensive end Anthony Lucas will be out for the rest of the season with what coach Lincoln Riley described as a "lower extremity injury." Lucas limped off the field against Minnesota in week 6 but returned to practice the following week.

Eric Gentry News / USC Trojans on SI / October 16

USC Trojans Surprising Injury Update: Eric Gentry will Redshirt Due to Concussions

USC Trojans senior linebacker Eric Gentry announced on Tuesday, via his personal social media, that he will redshirt this season after suffering a series of concussions.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 16

USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley Shuts Down Miller Moss Starting Quarterback Questions

The USC Trojans have been struggling and have lost three of their last four games. It’s been a mixed bag for Trojans quarterback Miller Moss in those losses.

Eric Gentry News / USC Trojans on SI / October 15

USC Trojans Injury Update: Linebacker Eric Gentry will Redshirt Due to Concussions

USC Trojans senior linebacker Eric Gentry announced on Tuesday, via his personal social media, that he will redshirt this season after suffering a series of concussions.

Anthony Lucas News / USC Trojans on SI / October 15

USC Trojans Injury Update: Defensive End Anthony Lucas Out for Season

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / October 15

USC Trojans Suffer Another Blow On The Defensive Line

In a season of unfortunate breaks for the USC Trojans, they were just dealt another big blow. After already losing Bear Alexander on the defensive front, who decided to take a red shirt year, the Trojans have now lost starting EDGE rusher Anthony Lucas.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 15

USC Trojans' Matt Leinart Named Orange Bowl Hall Of Fame Inductee with Urban Meyer

USC Trojans legend quarterback Matt Leinart has added another major milestone to the résumé. Leinart has been named an inductee to the Orange Bowl Hall of Fame, class of 2024.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / October 15

USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley: 'We Believe In What We're Building'

Lincoln Riley is in an unfamiliar position as a football coach. Riley is off to the worst start of his coaching career record-wise through six games. The USC Trojans, who sit at 3-3, are essentially eliminated from any playoff contention.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / October 15

To salvage its season, USC must win its next five games

USC must run the table in their next five games and head into its Nov. 30 season finale against Notre Dame with an 8-3 record.

After gut-wrenching loss to Penn State, USC lands commitment from four-star EDGE

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USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 15

USC Trojans Women's Basketball Debuts at No. 3 in Preseason Top 25 Poll

The USC Trojans women's basketball team, led by star guard JuJu Watkins, is No. 3 in the preseason AP Top 25 Poll. Defending national champions South Carolina starts back on top at No.

Matt Leinart News / LAFB Network / October 15

USC Trojans Legend Inducted Into Orange Bowl Hall Of Fame

Matt Leinart, the former Heisman Trophy-winning USC Trojans quarterback, has earned yet another honor with his induction into the Orange Bowl Hall of Fame, as announced on October 15th.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / October 15

USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley Reveals Travel Plans for Cross-Country Trip to Maryland

The USC Trojans will make their first cross country trip as members of the Big Ten Conference when they travel to College Park to face the Maryland Terrapins Saturday, Oct.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 15

Big Ten Power Rankings: Do USC Trojans Make Top Ten After Penn State Loss?

The USC Trojans lost for the third time in their last four games against the Penn State Nittany Lions, 33-30 in overtime. How far did the Trojans fall in the Big Ten power rankings?

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / October 14

USC flips elite athlete from Mississippi State

It takes a lot to flip a recruit out of SEC country, and Steve Miller, a three-star athlete from Greensboro, Georgia, certainly qualifies as being from SEC country.

After gut-wrenching loss to Penn State, USC lands commitment from four-star EDGE

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USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / October 14

USC Trojans Flip Top Safety Prospect Commitment From SEC

The fruits of the USC Trojans‘ big recruiting weekend are already bearing. On Monday it was announced that 4-star edge rusher Braeden Jones committed and just hours later safety from Greensboro Georgia, Stephen Miller, flipped his commitment from Mississippi State to USC.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / October 13