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USC football countdown to kickoff—Matt Barkley in focus

In 2009, Barkley became the first ever true freshman to start a season opener at quarterback for USC. In his second career ...

Is USC football — finally aligned and committed — poised to return to national prominence?

Everyone knows the potential of USC,” Trojans GM Chad Bowden said earlier this month. “I think they understand the giant’s awake now.” ...

USC is still trying to get itself together heading into Lincoln Riley’s 4th season in charge

Quarterback Jayden Maiava is back after starting the final four games of last season. The UNLV transfer isn’t on many lists ...

USC played in No. 1, four of Sports Illustrated’s Top 25 CFB games in past 25 seasons

Lincoln Riley’s squad may have struggled during the last few college football seasons, but ESPN senior writer Pat Forde celebrated the Trojans’ better years in his list of the Top 25 games of the past ...

Why Josh Pate Calls Illinois-USC One of the 10 Biggest Games of 2025

Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts in the first half against the ...