With everything to prove, USC faces Stanford


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Stanford used to be considered an easy conference game for the Trojans (USC leads the all time series 59-32). But when Jim Harbaugh coached the Cardinal to a jaw-dropping upset over No. 2 USC back in 2007, the matchup shifted into a full-fledged rivalry. Since that fateful afternoon in the Coliseum, Stanford has won seven […]

Women’s soccer looks to rebound in home stand


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After a mixed weekend of results for the Women of Troy — with one win and one loss during their Midwest road trip — the No. 12 women’s soccer team will look to come back to Los Angeles ready for their games Friday and Sunday against Santa Clara and Iowa State. Santa Clara (2-3-1), which […]

To win, USC must learn from these three mistakes


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USC’s highly anticipated 2017 football season kicked off in a lackluster way on Saturday, as heavy underdog Western Michigan went blow-for-blow with the Trojans, who were unable to pull away until the fourth quarter. For a top-five team, the mere possibility of losing to a Mid-American Conference team in the opening weekend was disappointing. This […]

Trojan rookies get ready for maiden NFL campaigns


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As red and gold confetti streamed down onto the field at the Rose Bowl, there was a bittersweet realization for 37 members of the 2016 USC football team: This was the last time they would suit up for USC. Of the 37 players, a handful began to prepare for the NFL draft last May, where […]

USC focuses on defense in preparation for Stanford


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On Wednesday, the Trojans continued preparation for their clash with No. 14 Stanford. Head coach Clay Helton emphasized third-down efficiency on both sides of the ball while acknowledging the rising prospects of freshman athletes. Lewis IV impresses During this week in practice, true freshman wide receiver Joseph Lewis IV started getting more and more reps […]

For Olson, snap was much more than a play


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With under four minutes left in the fourth quarter, there wasn’t much left to see for the fans at the Coliseum who sweated through the entirety of USC’s win over Western Michigan on Saturday. Junior safety Marvell Tell III had just scored USC’s seventh touchdown of the game on a pick-six to put the Trojans […]

USC now looks to Stanford


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After a 49-31 win over Western Michigan in a blistering Coliseum on Saturday, USC shifted its focus to beating Stanford on Tuesday. In his post-practice press conference, head coach Clay Helton praised the upcoming opponent. “Having a chance to watch them the past few days, it’s the same thing as usual,” Helton said. “It’s a […]

Live Blog: USC vs Western Michigan


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Welcome to the Daily Trojan's live blog of No. 4 USC's season opener against Western Michigan. We'll be providing updates and analysis as the Trojans kick off their highly-anticipated 2017 campaign.