Lorenzo Reyna

Lorenzo Reyna

Joined: Apr 29, 2026

Lorenzo J Reyna is a sports writer for USC Trojans On SI and Colorado Buffaloes On SI. He brings nearly two decades of sports writing experience, including coverage of Cal, Stanford, San Jose State and Fresno State for 247Sports. He also wrote about an incoming high school freshman named Jayden Daniels before he won the Heisman Trophy and led the Washington Commanders. Also known as "Zo" to his colleagues, his other writing credits include ClutchPoints, Athlon Sports, Roundtable, the Santa Maria Times and freelanced once for the Los Angeles Times. He enjoys living near a beach, having multiple cups of coffee, and listening to old school R&B/Hip-Hop in his down time.

USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley and defensive line coach Shaun Nua celebrate on the sideline.

USC Trojans freshman running backs Shahn Alston and Deshonne Redeaux

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley before an NCAA football game with the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley celebrates with fans after the game against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Head coach Lincoln Riley of the USC Trojans looking at the sidelines.

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Wide receiver recruit Trevon "Bama" Bates spoke exclusively with USC Trojans on SI about how he landed on the Big Ten power's radar.

USC Trojans inside receivers/tight ends coach Chad Savage

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Versatile receiver recruit Trevon "Bama" Bates did enough to impress the USC Trojans coaching staff on Wednesday, landing a new offer from USC.

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

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The USC Trojans continue to make their stamp on the east coast in offering Maryland defensive line recruit Nikolas Stevens, who spoke exclusively with USC Trojans on SI about his opportunity to join the 2028 class.

USC Trojans general manager Chad Bowden hired from Notre Dame Fighting Irish

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Five-star Honor Fa'alave Johnson continues to receive love on the recruiting trail, prompting this statement from the USC commit.

USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley looking on.

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The running back and past walk-on emerged as more impactful than originally thought with USC as this stat surfaced.

USC Trojans freshman safety Madden Riordan

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The USC Trojans present multiple freshmen who can play right out the gate, but this incoming Trojans defender isn't being talked about enough and looks ready to turn heads.

Sep 26, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Dallas Cowboys former player Dez Bryant before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Former Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant is a fan of one incoming USC Trojans freshman in particular.

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley celebrates with fans after the game against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The USC Trojans stockpiled on talent in the transfer portal, but one move rose as their most pivotal find.

USC Trojans freshman quarterback Jonas Williams

The USC Trojans' pursuit of another No. 1 recruiting ranking took a hit.

Oct 28, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley walks on the field before a game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium.

A former USC Trojans star and past assistant is earning a key promotion.

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley leads the Spirit of Troy marching band in a rendition of Tribute to Troy after teh game against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Trojans now know their first Friday game of the 2026 season.

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts against the Oregon Ducks in the second half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The USC Trojans had room to add one more active scorer to the roster via the transfer portal.