Trojans set for duel in the desert
USC travels to Tempe, Ariz., to battle Arizona State in its first Pac-12 road game.
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Barkley making a difference
The Newport Beach native is active in his church and involved in community work.
USC to move on without defensive end
Armond Armstead will redshirt this season as a result of an undisclosed medical condition.
Barkley named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week
Following a record tying performance against Syracuse, USC quarterback Matt Barkley was named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week. Barkley threw five touchdown passes to lead the Trojans to a 38-17 victory over the Orange. Barkley’s performance Saturday is the third time in his career at USC in which he tied the passing record of […]
Woods immune to sophomore slump
The sophomore slump is as much a part of sports as hot dogs and cheerleaders. The term means exactly what it says — a player, in his second year, fails to come close to living up to the enormous expectations placed on him after the success of his rookie season. Sophomore slumps are fairly common, […]
Game three rewind: USC runs over Syracuse at the Coliseum
The set-up: Following two narrow escapes, USC played host to undefeated Syracuse. On the one hand, the Orange, who reportedly left the Big East to join the Atlantic Coast Conference earlier in the day, hoped to spoil a perfect three-game home stand with their impressive passing attack. On the other hand, the Trojans aimed to […]
Four Burning Questions: Syracuse
Who will play in the secondary? After Saturday’s game against Utah, USC coach Lane Kiffin intimated that changes would occur in the secondary. One thing is certain: sophomore cornerback Nickell Robey and junior safety T.J. McDonald have played well and are guaranteed to remain regulars. The other two spots in the secondary appear open to […]
Behind Enemy Lines: Syracuse Secondary
Despite two lackluster performances, the Trojans are off to a 2-0 start for the 10th year in a row. Only unbeaten Syracuse stands in the way of USC opening the season with a perfect 3-0 homestand. Both Minnesota and Utah were unable to find an answer for sophomore wide receiver Robert Woods and junior quarterback […]
USC looks to amend fourth quarter woes
The USC defense has shown its ability to close out games after struggling to finish last year.
Kiffin needs to take chances downfield
The 2000s were an exciting time for USC football. An unsuspecting fan wandering into the Coliseum on any given Saturday could be blindsided by the electrifying offensive play of the Trojans. Points came a dime-a-dozen, yardage climbed to astronomical heights and sensational plays unfolded from the most basic formations. USC seemed to be able to […]