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Federal appeals court temporarily pauses order that would have granted extra year of eligibility (AP)

Court Halts College Eligibility Ruling

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CFB Hot Takes 🌶️

8 bold predictions before season begins 📲

Lamar Hits Ja'Kobi for TD 🤝 (via @Ravens)

QB-WR connection keeps developing

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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

Dante Moore and Jeremiah Smith headline AP teams 📲

CFB Preseason All-Americans ⭐

Where did AP poll get it wrong? Full rankings and analysis 📲

B/R's Preseason CFB Top 25 📊

💪 Big Ten flexing 😤 SEC is deep 📲 Breaking down preseason Top 25

Biggest AP Poll Takeaways 📈

Ohio State No. 1 in preseason rankings. See where your team stands 📲

🚨 First CFB AP Poll of Season

Projected standings, hot seat watch and more 📲

Complete Big Ten Preview 📝

How the rankings could shake out ahead of season openers 📲

AP Top 25 Preseason Poll Predictions

Ja'Kobi Lane Dives for 1st TD

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JA'KOBI LANE'S FIRST TOUCHDOWN!!!! Stream on @NFLPlus

Murray sends love to 2028 QB Trey Wright after committing to his old coach, Lincoln Riley 🎥

Kyler Reacts to USC Commit ✌️

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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.

Oklahoma, more big programs facing an uphill battle 📲

Teams Facing the Toughest Schedules ⚔️

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Elite 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

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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 have already built significant momentu

USC Trojans, more squads looking for a playoff debut ➡️

Teams That Could Make Their 1st CFP

Top debutants who'll see key roles in 2026 📲

Freshmen Ready to Break Out 💥

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USC will rely on freshman in 2026

A year ago, it became clear that Tanook Hines was a true freshman wide receiver and Houston native and was named a starter for one of the nation's premier offen

Big Ten coach compares Jayden Maiava to Caleb Williams (ESPN)

Conference Rival Hypes USC QB 🔥

Breaking down 2026 expectations for the nation's best squads 📲

1 Word for Every Top 25 Team 🗣️

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USC's Gary Patterson out to prove college football hasn't passed him by

Former TCU head coach Gary Patterson is putting his decades of coaching experience to the test as he spearheads USC's efforts to revive its defense.

USC's starting center, Kilian O'Connor, will not fulfill his projected role after suffering a broken leg this week. The injury is severe enough to rule the expe

Kilian O'Connor's injury will force USC to make significant changes on the OL

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From napkin sketch to crown jewel: Inside USC's 'magical' football training center

USC opens the Bloom Football Performance Center, part of a $225-million athletics infrastructure project promised to Lincoln Riley when he was hired.

Lincoln Riley is no stranger to the College Football Playoff. His Oklahoma teams were frequent visitors, and he knows what it takes to get a team to that level.

USC continues to get CFP predictions as the pressure mounts on Lincoln Riley

Notre Dame, Bama, more prominent squads who need a clear go-to guy 📲

Top Teams That Badly Need a WR1 🆘

London, Okongwu Link Up 🔥

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Bird gang jersey swap 🤝 @DrakeLondon_ x @BigO21_

Outlining the first obstacles in 2026 for Oregon, more 📲

Earliest Test for Top CFP Contenders 🧪

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New NCAA eligibility rules should help USC — and its No. 1 freshman class — flourish

USC coach Lincoln Riley no longer has to mull whether it's worth burning a redshirt during a player's freshman season, allowing players to develop naturally.

The No. 14 seems to be a theme for USC football in the early part of this season. Not only does the Trojans' ultra-talented signal-caller, Jayden Maiava, don th

USC checks in at No.14 in first coaches poll of 2026

Ohio State opens as No. 1 in preseason rankings 📲

First CFB Coaches Poll 🔢

Latest picks after release of first coaches poll 📲

CFB AP Top 25 Predictions 🔮

Tap for best reactions from Tuesday's release 📲

Experts React to CFB Coaches Poll

USC Football expectations are high this season, mostly because of returning quarterback Jayden Maiava and their No. 1 recruiting class. Still, many are overlook

3 USC football transfers for fans to keep an eye on this offseason

The USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish have agreed to renew the Battle for the Jeweled Shillelagh starting in the 2030 season. The agreement holds a four

USC renews rivalry with Notre Dames starting in 2030

Historic CFB rivalry will return Week 1 of 2030 season

🚨 USC vs. Notre Dame BACK

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Top 25 CFB Coach's Poll Predictions 🔮

Latest picks before Tuesday's poll drop 📲

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New facility, new receivers give Lincoln Riley new hope as USC opens fall camp

The Trojans' fifth-year coach says he spent five consecutive days at the $200-million Bloom Football Performance Center without leaving.

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Media Days Takeaways 📝

Breaking down talking points from across the CFB landscape ➡️

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Lincoln Riley says Trojans are 'well-equipped' to win consistently

The fifth-year USC coach tells reporters during media day that while there's always pressure to perform, the team is deeper than ever across the roster.

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CFB Season's Biggest Questions ❓

Answers we're looking for 1 month before return to field ➡️

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Top X-Factors for 2026 📈

QB battles, rule changes, more ➡️

Last year, USC found diamonds among its running backs and it could be the reason the team has success in the future. They're the only Big Ten school that has tw

USC's running back duo is the Trojans' most overlooked edge in the Big Ten

Lincoln Riley is in the hot seat during his fifth season as head coach for USC football. He's failed to take any team to the College Football Playoffs or have c

Lincoln Riley’s new recruiting identity will pay off huge if Kayden Dixon-Wyatt is ready in Year 1

When Lincoln Riley came to USC, fans expected the dominance they saw at Oklahoma, but he's certainly fallen short of that. Since hiring him in 2022, the Trojans

Lincoln Riley changing his USC recruiting strategy is paying off in a big way

USC football's legendary presence was remembered again in Sports Illustrated. Reggie Bush, Marcus Allen, O.J. Simpson and Matt Leinart were all featured in the

4 USC legends earn ultimate honor in new Sports Illustrated list

Jayden Maiava will be one of the most-watched quarterbacks in college this year. He threw for 3,711 yards and 24 touchdowns. With that season, he could have opt

Todd McShay gives fans a reason to believe in Jayden Maiava

USC's 2027 recruiting class just took a hit in rankings. They were ranked consistently in the top 10 for their recruiting class. Now, the Trojans just dropped d

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USC Trojans recruited a four-star without even knowing it. Class of 2027 Tight End Jace Cannon was ranked a three-star prospect in the On3/rivals rankings, but

USC commit goes from underrated to 4-star player in needed win for Lincoln Riley

Trojans announce new 10-year deal of all-sports partnership through 2036 📸

USC Extends with Nike ✍️

Jayden Maiava, more signal-callers with a point to make in 2026 ➡️

QBs with the Most to Prove 📈

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'Feeling back like myself.' JuJu Watkins returns to practice at USC

She’s been out over a year after a knee injury, but USC's JuJu Watkins Juju Watkins was filled with gratitude when speaking Monday.

For the second consecutive season, Jayden Maiava is set to lead the USC Trojans offense as the program enters its third year in the Big Ten. The talented signal

Inside the position group with USC: Quarterbacks

Highest-rated players from Big Ten, SEC and ACC 📲

CFB 27's Top 10 by Conference

Full details on proposal inside 📲

FBS Committee Proposes Changes to Transfer Portal

Leonard Moore and Colin Simmons lead the way in ratings

CFB 27's Top Defensive Players 💪

☝️ Dante Moore No. 1 🤔 Arch not in top 5 📲 Full list here

CFB 27's Highest-Rated QBs 🎯

Breaking down the impending battles and surefire QB1s ➡️

Predicting Every Top 25 Team's Starting QB 🔮

College sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition (AP)

Breaking News

How units from Georgia, Notre Dame, more stack up ➡️

Projecting Top O-Lines for 2026 🔮

Ravens rookie had a tough time cracking that egg 🎥

Lamar Clowns Ja'Kobi Lane 🥚

Conor McQuiston to operate in 1st known position of its kind (multiple reports)

USC Hiring Director of AI 🤖

First player in Bears history to grace it. Tap for both covers 📸

Caleb Gets Madden Cover 🎮

26-year-old Jordyn Adams commits to SMU. See his HS wide receiver class 📸

MLB OF Switching to CFB 🤯

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Q&A: As costs rise, AD Jennifer Cohen says USC is well-positioned amid college sports chaos

In the new era of revenue sharing, particularly because of NIL rights, student athletes have benefitted. USC's athletic director explains why.

Bite-sized takes across the national landscape ➡️

1 Word for Every Top 25 Team's Offseason 🗣️

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Ed Orgeron is returning to LSU as member of old USC pal Lane Kiffin's staff

Ed Orgeron, who led Louisiana State to an undefeated season and national championship in 2019, is back at LSU as part of Lane Kiffin's staff. The two men worked together at USC and Tennessee.

ESPN reports on expanded CFP, season start date, more from B1G meetings

Big Ten Wants 24-Team Playoff

USC Lands 4-Star Safety 🌴

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BREAKING: Four-Star Safety Gavin Williams has Committed to USC, he tells me for @Rivals The 6’1 190 S from La Verne, CA chose the Trojans over Notre Dame, Washington, and UCLA “All glory to God, the journey just getting started✌🏽” https://t.co/EcE9t0PrQd

Vonn cited the need for failure and resiliency as teachers to make yourself the best possible version

Lindsey Vonn Gives USC Commencement Speech

CJ Carr and the young signal-callers set to make their mark next season

2027 NFL Draft QB Prospects Capable of Jumping Into Top-10 Conversation

Outlining the bloodline coursing through college football in 2026 ➡️

Sons of Former Football Players to Watch 👀

Friday Night Lights are coming to the Coliseum. USC and Fresno State have been tapped for a primetime showdown on Sept. 4, airing nationally on FOX. It's a chan

USC receives kickoff date and time for Fresno State

Breaking down the national title landscape with spring practices behind us ➡️

Buy or Sell CFP Contenders 🏆

Schools 'are in active discussions' to renew rivalry after Fighting Irish make concession on timing (LA Times)

ND, USC Want to Revive Series

While five years may not seem like an eternity in college football, it represents a definitive crossroads for Lincoln Riley. Having spent exactly five seasons a

Lincoln Riley faces pressure packed season

After concluding their second season in the Big Ten, it's evident that USC's strategic exit from a mismanaged Pac-12 was a smart decision. The Trojans are now r

Move to the Big Ten paying off for USC

But while the UCLA is climbing, the Trojans are already there. USC currently sits at No. 4 nationally in the Rivals industry rankings, officially claiming the top spot in the Big Ten and reminding everyone in Los Angeles who really owns the trail.

USC versus UCLA is heating up on the recruiting trail

Philly posts behind-the-scenes video of GM struggling to contact rookie WR 🎥

Eagles' Lemon Trade Up Call ☎️

In 2026, the first season where USC was rumored to have an elite NIL system in place, the Trojans signed 35 prospects. While that is an exceptionally high number, it was a calculated move by USC and general manager Chad Bowden.

USC taking a more conservative approach in 2027

Where USC stands as preparations for the 2026 season continue 📲

B/R's Updated Top 25 after Spring Practices and Games 🔢

While the 2026 NFL Draft was headlined by the selections of stars like Makai Lemon, Ja'Kobi Lane, and Kamari Ramsey, the Trojans' impact on the professional ran

USC UFDA Results

The USC Trojans received a massive boost this week as elite 2028 commit Roye Oliver III announced he is reclassifying into the 2027 recruiting class. While thi

USC gets major boost for 2027 class with latest news from elite WR recruit

USC just secured a massive win on the recruiting trail. Elite 2027 defensive end Alifeleti Tuihalamaka has officially committed to the Trojans. The four-star st

USC gets commitment from elite defensive prospect that could change the Trojans DL

The USC pipeline to the NFL remains robust as three more Trojans found homes in the 2026 Draft. Wide receiver Makai Lemon led the group as the No. 20 overall pick to the Philadelphia Eagles,

USC sees three players drafted in 2026 NFL Draft

Eagles GM was in a 'dark place' while trying to draft star WR

Roseman on Makai Lemon Call 📞

Eagles rookie got Nick Foles' blessing to use number

Makai Lemon Wearing No. 9

Eagles' first-round WR gets $11.5M signing bonus on 4-yr fully guaranteed contract (Rapoport)

Makai Lemon Signs Rookie Deal

Full breakdown of Bengals' undrafted LB 📲

Eric Gentry Scouting Report

Eagles Trade Up for WR 🦅

USC's Makai Lemon goes No. 20 overall after Philly's swap with Cowboys. See why he has 'shades' of Amon-Ra

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Full Makai Lemon Scouting Report

USC WR goes No. 20

Full breakdown of Titans' undrafted safety 📲

Bishop Fitzgerald Scouting Report

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Kamari Ramsey Scouting Report

USC S goes No. 141 overall

Texans Draft USC S

📋 Kamari Ramsey (No. 141 overall) 👀 'Exceptional read-and-react DB' 🎥 See why he's a defensive chess piece

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Full Ja'Kobi Lane Scouting Report

USC WR goes No. 80 overall

Ravens Draft USC WR

📋 Ja'Kobi Lane (No. 80 overall) ❌ 'Prototypical X-receiver' 🎥 See why he can be a high-point specialist

Eagles' new WR duo already court side at 76ers game. See flick here 📲

Pic of DeVonta x Lemon ⚡

Lemon with Eagles Jersey 🟢

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First look in Midnight Green

Former USC receiver Makai Lemon was on the phone with the Pittsburgh Steelers when he learned the Philadelphia Eagles had traded up in the NFL draft to pick him a spot earlier.

'Why is Philly calling me?' USC's Makai Lemon was on the phone with another team when Eagles swooped in

Makai had just got off the phone with Steelers. Tap to watch 🎥

Moment Eagles Picked Lemon 😲

Eric Musselman has struggled to find a standout big man for USC, but the Trojans hope Connecticut transfer Eric Reibe can finally deliver results for them.

Eric Reibe rejected UConn to solve USC's recurring problem: Finding a real big man

While the 2027 class has been anchored by elite local talent, Lincoln Riley and his staff proved they can win on a national stage by securing a commitment from standout defensive lineman Mekai Brown last week.

USC continues recruiting dominance with latest recruitment

What the top experts are saying ahead of Thursday's 1st round ➡️

Final Consensus NFL Mock Draft 📝

Assessing the next group of players who look prime to make it to the next level ➡️

Top Future NFL Draft Prospects to Watch in 2026 👀

Rod Martin, who grew up in L.A., played decisive roles for the Raiders in two Super Bowl wins and was a star linebacker at USC, is dead at the age of 72.

Rod Martin, Raiders Super Bowl hero and USC standout, dies at 72

With the NFL draft looming, record-setting USC and Georgia receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested for obstructing public sidewalks and a law enforcement officer.

Georgia and former USC star WR Zachariah Branch arrest may not impact his draft status

How this year's 1st-round would look with Arch and other stars still in school 📲

Ultimate NFL x CFB Mock Draft 🤩

Oversight Committee recommended standardizing start date for all CFB teams at Week 0

NCAA FBS Proposes New Schedule

USC WR could be losing momentum as an early round pick 📲

Makai Lemon Falling Down Boards

Breaking down the USC players who will look to replace the top prospects ➡️

Filling Top Positions Left by NFL Draftees 🏈

College Football Playoff drops 'refreshed' look with 'championship gold' details 📸

CFP Reveals Updated Logo 👌

Branch Hyped to Be Drafted 😤

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A dream come true for @zachariahbranch 🙌 #GoDawgs | #NFLDraft

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USC continues recruiting dominance with flurry of commits

The Trojans are on a summer heater, seemingly able to land whichever blue-chip prospects they target. By consistently securing elite talent across the country a

USC star could be in play for LA at No. 13 (ESPN)

Rams 'Love' Makai Lemon

NFL announces 16 prospects who will be in Pittsburgh

Expected NFL Draft Attendees

Makai Lemon's Draft Stock 🤔

James Palmer shares what scouts are saying about the potential WR1

One exec says USC WR 'didn't test great' ahead of draft (ESPN)

Makai Lemon's Consistency Questioned

Peter Schrager has USC WR going at No. 13 overall in his first predictions

Rams Get Makai Lemon in New Mock

USC WR met with Chiefs Thursday and is set to see Giants, Jets, Dolphins and Commanders (Rapoport)

Makai Lemon's Draft Visits

ESPN analysts have Cleveland taking WR and OT with first two picks 📲

Browns Go Offense in Mock

The USC playmaker who is making an early mark ahead of the 2026 season ➡️

Players Turning Heads During Spring Practice 😅

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USC lands top 2028 prospect

USC continues its hot streak on the recruiting trail with the commitment of Roye Oliver III. The four-star Arizona native represents the Trojans' second high-p

The prospects who are ascending and regressing from our recent evaluation 📲

Biggest Risers and Fallers in Latest Mock Draft 📈📉

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Joey Browner, star defensive back for USC and Vikings, dies at 65

Joey Browner, a defensive back who was named USC's team MVP in 1982, has died at age 65. He was an inductee to the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor and named to the NFL 1980s all-decade team.

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USC football focuses on accountability, fine details during spring practice

With an influx of young players, USC coaches and veteran athletes are challenging the Trojans to do their best each day to create positive habits.

Committee 'moving toward' making all teams begin season during Week 0 (The Athletic)

NCAA Eyeing Early CFB Start

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Jazzy Davidson's huge game delivers USC to thrilling overtime win in NCAA tournament

Freshman Jazzy Davidson scores 31 points to help lift No. 9 USC to a 71-67 win over No. 8 Clemson in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament.

Committee announces new rules and penalties around targeting, uniforms and more 📲

2026 CFB Rule Changes 📜

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Leinart Slams USC Requests 🤬

Trojans' legendary QB rips asks to un-retire jersey for 5-star prospects

Stanford GW Scoop & Score 😳

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Bill Calling UNC's Defense 👀

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CFB coaches already on hot seat

Buzz: Belichick's UNC a 'Mess' 🫣

Analyst Fades Arch In Rankings

Picks for Every Week 0 Game 🔮

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Stanford GW Scoop & Score 😳

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OCT 31 North Carolina at Syracuse

Bill Calling UNC's Defense 👀

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CFB coaches already on hot seat

Buzz: Belichick's UNC a 'Mess' 🫣

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: APR 18 Texas Football Fan Day

Analyst Fades Arch In Rankings