The Trojans came back in the second half to improve to 2-0 on the season.
FOOTBALL
Get ready to learn LinkedIn, Riley
By DILLON ZAMPERIN
in Football, Sports, Sports Columns, Sports sub-main feature
Time and time again, USC football’s head coach has failed to understand what it means to lead a team and fanbase.
Get ready to learn LinkedIn, Riley
By DILLON ZAMPERIN
in Football, Sports, Sports Columns, Sports sub-main feature
Time and time again, USC football’s head coach has failed to understand what it means to lead a team and fanbase.
The first edition of the 2026 College Football Playoff rankings suck
By CALEB OLGUIN
in Football, Sports, Sports Columns, Sports sub-main feature
In a crazy season of college football, the committee can’t decide what they want.
BASKETBALL
USC women’s basketball cruises past Utah State in home opener
By CONNOR MERRIHEW
in Basketball, Sports, Sports sub-main feature
Senior guard JuJu Watkins had 32 points, 16 rebounds and five steals as the No. 3 Trojans never trailed.
USC men’s basketball scrapes by Wichita State
By JACK FARRINGER
in Basketball, Sports, Sports Main Feature
The Trojans came back in the second half to improve to 2-0 on the season.
USC women’s basketball cruises past Utah State in home opener
By CONNOR MERRIHEW
in Basketball, Sports, Sports sub-main feature
Senior guard JuJu Watkins had 32 points, 16 rebounds and five steals as the No. 3 Trojans never trailed.
BASEBALL
How did the Brewers get here?
By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
in Baseball, Sports, Sports Columns
Milwaukee’s run to the World Series has been a sight to behold.
How did the Brewers get here?
By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
in Baseball, Sports, Sports Columns
Milwaukee’s run to the World Series has been a sight to behold.
Why is it only ever about football?
By DILLON ZAMPERIN
in Baseball, Beach Volleyball, Soccer, Sports, Sports Columns, Sports sub-main feature, Volleyball, Water Polo
Every other USC athletic team deserves way more recognition than it currently gets.
WATER POLO
Men’s water polo recovers with win over UC Santa Barbara
By MORGAN SICKLICK
in Sports, Sports Main Feature, Water Polo
USC held UCSB scoreless in the fourth quarter to close out nonconference matches.
Men’s water polo gears up to face another strong opponent
By KEIRA WONG
in Sports, Sports Main Feature, Water Polo
The No. 4 Trojans head up the coast for a road match against the No. 8 Gauchos.
Men’s water polo recovers with win over UC Santa Barbara
By MORGAN SICKLICK
in Sports, Sports Main Feature, Water Polo
USC held UCSB scoreless in the fourth quarter to close out nonconference matches.
VOLLEYBALL
USC women’s volleyball sweeps Rutgers after loss to Maryland
By KENDALL KEARNEY
in Sports, Volleyball
The Trojans snapped a four-match skid and added a much-needed conference victory.
USC women’s volleyball sweeps Rutgers after loss to Maryland
By KENDALL KEARNEY
in Sports, Volleyball
The Trojans snapped a four-match skid and added a much-needed conference victory.
USC women’s volleyball looks to snap three-game losing streak against Maryland
By LUKE SERUMA
in Sports, Sports Main Feature, Volleyball
The Trojans look to reverse their Big Ten woes against the Terrapins.
SOCCER
USC soccer parts ways with Head Coach Jane Alukonis
By DILLON ZAMPERIN
in Soccer, Sports, Sports Main Feature
Following a disappointing season, the University will search for a new coach for the 2027 season.
USC soccer ends season with close loss to UCLA
By CHRISTIAN TOMOV
in Soccer, Sports, Sports sub-main feature
The Trojans came close to taking the win, but couldn’t complete the late comeback.
USC soccer parts ways with Head Coach Jane Alukonis
By DILLON ZAMPERIN
in Soccer, Sports, Sports Main Feature
Following a disappointing season, the University will search for a new coach for the 2027 season.
TENNIS
USC tennis battles tournaments in Malibu, Redding
By KENDALL KEARNEY
in Sports, Sports Main Feature, Tennis
Two Trojan juniors from the men’s squad finished in the tournament’s quarterfinals.
USC tennis battles tournaments in Malibu, Redding
By KENDALL KEARNEY
in Sports, Sports Main Feature, Tennis
Two Trojan juniors from the men’s squad finished in the tournament’s quarterfinals.
USC men’s tennis is ready for more action in Malibu
By CARTER SAMUEL
in Sports, Sports Main Feature, Tennis
The Trojans’ top-ranked players will head to compete in the Southwest ITA Regionals.
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FALL 2026 COLUMNISTS

BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
Dugout Diaries
How did the Brewers get here?
By BENNETT CHRISTOFFERSON
in Baseball, Sports, Sports Columns
Milwaukee’s run to the World Series has been a sight to behold.

CALEB OLGUIN
The Redshirt Report
The first edition of the 2026 College Football Playoff rankings suck
By CALEB OLGUIN
in Football, Sports, Sports Columns, Sports sub-main feature
In a crazy season of college football, the committee can’t decide what they want.

RIYA KALRA
Beyond the Whistle
Trojan pride does not replace professional sports loyalty
By RIYA KALRA
in Football, Sports, Sports Columns, Sports sub-main feature
In Los Angeles, USC fandom has to coexist with the teams students already love.

JULIA HO
Sports For Dummies
How the cosmos reads USC football’s season so far
By JULIA HO
in Football, Sports, Sports Columns
Astrology and sports psychology suggest faith in the present may matter more than luck.

FINN MCNAMARA
Milestone Watch
Ward, Diggs, Johnson look to highlight productive seasons with career milestones
By FINN MCNAMARA
in Sports, Sports Columns
Another group of players close in on historic marks as Week 9 of the NFL season kicks off.



















USC men’s basketball scrapes by Wichita State
By JACK FARRINGER
in Basketball, Sports, Sports Main Feature