Football

Ja'Kobi Lane makes a leaping catch over a Northwestern defender

Lane, Ramsey round out USC’s NFL Draft picks

Several other Trojans signed with teams after the draft or received minicamp invites.

Makai Lemon drafted 20th overall to the Philadelphia Eagles

The star wide receiver became the 76th USC player drafted in the first round.
Linebacker Rod Martin runs in a 1976 game

Former Trojan LB, Raider legend Rod Martin dies at 72

Martin was named to the Pac-8 All-Conference Team after a stellar 1976 season.
USC Fan Appreciation Day

USC hosts Fan Appreciation Day for Trojan football fans

Football celebrated the end of spring camp by giving back to the Trojan faithful.
File photo of defensive back Joey Browner from 1981

USC great, Vikings Ring of Honor member Joey Browner dies at 65

The former Trojan defensive back was part of the Pac-12 All-Century Team in 2015.
Makai Lemon prepares for a game against Northwestern.

The Makai Lemon hate is unwarranted

The Biletnikoff Award winner’s intensity is what makes him great.
Inside receiver and tight ends coach Chad Savage speaks at a news conference

Football builds on recruiting success with 2027 commits

USC secured the top-ranked athlete from California and other highly rated prospects.
Mike Ekeler speaks at football assistant coach media day

Six takeaways from football’s Assistant Coach Media Day

As the Trojans prepare for Spring Camp, they are focusing on cohesion and development.

USC football to face San Jose State in Week 0 game

After the Notre Dame game was discontinued, USC had to find a replacement.
Defensive Coordinator Gary Patterson speaks at an introductory press conference

Football fills out 2026 coaching staff with three hires

USC officially announced three defensive coaches for the 2026 season on Tuesday.
sam darnold looks downfield to pass the ball

Sam Darnold headlines Trojan alumni in Super Bowl LX

Four former USC players, including Darnold, will play in the championship game.
mike vrabel coaching

A Super Bowl introduction, for dummies

We don’t know who’s going to win, why they’re winning or what most of this means — but we have thoughts.

Football’s top recruiting assistant leaves for NFL

Eric Henderson will reportedly take over as the Washington Commanders’ defensive line coach.

Patterson hits the ground running as USC’s DC

The Hall of Fame coach held an introductory news conference Wednesday.
USC football Head Coach Lincoln Riley

Football conference schedule announced for 2026

USC will play during Week 0 against a to-be-determined nonconference opponent.
Gary Patterson pictured at a Big 12 news conference.

USC football coaching staff takes shape

The Trojans hired TCU legend Gary Patterson as their next defensive coordinator.
Gary Patterson pictured at a Big 12 news conference.

Hall of Fame coach Gary Patterson named USC’s next defensive coordinator

The winningest coach in TCU history joins the Trojan staff after 21 seasons as a head coach.
Lincoln Riley talks to reporters during a game against UCLA

Riley criticizes Notre Dame for stopping football rivalry

The Fighting Irish reportedly rejected USC’s proposal to extend the historic series.

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