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Washington has become a season referendum for USC, as another loss risks igniting donor and alumni pressure while ending playoff hopes early. Riley...

Northwestern's 413-yard rushing performance laid bare Penn State's major run-defense problems, with the defensive line pushed around all game. USC holds the talent advantage and will target that weakness on October 10.

USC 2027 linebacker commit Josiah Poyer discussed his commitment, recent visit and return from injury with WeAreSC.com.

• Kickoff: Saturday at 4:30 p.m. PT from the Coliseum, broadcast on NBC with Peacock streaming.
• Radio: ESPN LA 710 AM starts at 2:30 p.m. PT with...

Sophomore WR Corey Simms is out for the season after a knee injury in the Rutgers win, his second TD reception of the year ending a 12-catch, 178-yard...

A rough Oregon loss and Desman Stephens' suspension have put Lincoln Riley under heavy national scrutiny.

USC needs more than a win Saturday—it must...

With USC's defense ranked as low as No. 75 in sack percentage through five games, the Trojans need to give rotational and second-team defenders bigger...

UCLA's early turnaround under Bob Chesney is now viewed as the true problem for USC, surpassing the Trojans' own internal struggles. Ranked No. 23...

A Daily Trojan column highlights documented lapses in leadership after a USC linebacker was ejected for a targeting hit yet remained on the sideline...

Kayden Dixon-Wyatt has filled the void left by drafted receivers Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane, leading USC with 25 catches, 372 yards and three...

Riley stands firm behind defensive coordinator Gary Patterson as USC's unit has allowed 30, 35 and 41 points in its last three games, including 41 to...

Washington's true freshmen have already produced in starting roles, including Derek Colman-Brusa (2 TFL, 1 sack), Ramzak Fruean (10 tackles), Jeron...

Jayden Maiava completed 23 of 42 passes for 326 yards and two touchdowns while adding a one-yard rushing score, and freshman receiver Kayden...

• Mark Bowman, standout true freshman TE, is questionable after starting all five games
• He ranks second on team with 21 receptions, 204 yards and...

Can Terrell Anderson convert his first meaningful snaps into a lasting spot in USC’s offense?

• Anderson’s debut impact: The NC State transfer caught...

UCLA's quick turnaround under Bob Chesney is making USC's struggles look worse by comparison, with the Bruins now positioned as a College Football...

Jayden Maiava can rebound from the Oregon loss with a 300-yard, three-touchdown outing to outplay regressing Demond Williams (7 TDs, 3 INTs this season) and lead USC to a Big Ten victory.

Lincoln Riley's future at USC depends far more on UCLA's sudden rise under Bob Chesney than the $70 million buyout. The Bruins' transfer-fueled turnaround and no-excuses culture now threaten to eclipse the Trojans in the rivalry.

• Stephens suspension fallout: Desmen Stephens II sits out Washington after hit on Oregon QB and post-play reaction; Riley voiced disappointment but...

USC holds just a 9.8% chance of reaching the College Football Playoffs, trailing five other Big Ten teams including Oregon at 41.1% and Nebraska at 25.2% as Indiana and Ohio State lead the conference race.