Viane Talamaivao to undergo season-ending surgery
USC practiced Wednesday as it absorbed the loss of its most experienced lineman.
Injuries plague Trojans as they return home
Second-string players will be put to the test as the team prepares for Oregon State.
Grinding Gears: Coaches must give offense a fair chance
In a waiting area outside the weight room adjacent to where USC’s team buses were parked following its upset loss to Washington State on Friday in Pullman, Wash., offensive coordinator Tee Martin faced the media and delivered a series of terse, one- to two-word answers. Did he feel like receivers were getting open consistently? “No.” […]
Trojans fall to the Cougars in 30-27 upset
The team ended its 13-game winning streak in a tough road loss in Pullman, Wash.
PODCAST: Washington State postgame analysis, Tony Bland reaction
Associate managing editor Eric He and sports editor Julia Poe break down what happened during USC's loss to Washington State and what the Tony Bland scandal means for the men's basketball team.
No. 5 USC handed first loss in upset by No. 16 Washington State
No. 5 USC entered Friday night’s contest against No. 16 Washington State in Pullman with a perfect record, national championship aspirations and a chance at proving it was the undeniable king of the Pac-12. It left with its first loss, its odds at the College Football Playoff shrunken considerably and its reign on the conference […]
Despite the pressure, Sam Darnold helps the Trojans keep it cool
“Keep your head down, put the blinders on,” the star quarterback said. “As long as we just do our job on every single play, it’s going to be hard to stop us.”
Football logs final practice before short-week matchup
The Trojans practiced with wet footballs to prepare for bad weather on Friday night.
Quick transition provides challenges for USC
With a Friday matchup looming, the football team faces concerns over injuries.
Football takes down Cal in first road game
The Trojans beat the Bears 30-20 on Saturday to raise their overall record to 4-0.