‘No-name’ defensive line must make its impact felt
The line returns only one full-time starter but has plenty of depth to combat key losses.
Special teams must mold new kicker, punter
New coach Brian Schneider gives the unit more focus, while Jacob Harfman shakes up the field.
In football and life, Byers breaks the mold
Over the years, guard Jeff Byers has provided leadership and even financial advice.
Trojans will need maximum protection
All five starters return to an offensive line unit regarded by many as the nation’s best.
Tarnished basketball program needs spirit of Coliseum
TGIFS — Thank God it’s Football Season. Thank God we have football season to numb our senses, tunnel our vision and help us forget about life outside the Coliseum. Because once December comes knocking, we will look outside the structure that hosted the grandest sporting event in the world — where hope, joy and optimism […]
New-look linebackers have NFL-sized shoes to fill
USC’s ability to reload will be tested after last year’s starters move on to the pros. The new unit has been waiting for their opportunity.
With receivers, experience counts
Seasoned veterans like Damian Williams and Ronald Johnson will be key to offset inexperience at quarterback.
USC sports thrive in the summer heat
Multiple USC programs make some noise over the summer, none louder than the men’s tennis team, which won its 17th national title.
In the backfield, faces are familiar
The names are the same from a season ago, and the players say they are content with the three-back rotation.
Thin margin of error could keep USC sharp
In the constantly evolving world of college football, how long can one team so fixed in its ways stay on top? Every year the Trojans must endure a roster overhaul, a change that requires USC coach Pete Carroll to tinker his style ever so slightly. But when the philosophy remains the same year in and […]