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Nov 23, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA;  USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) celebrates the win over UCLA at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Arrive In Las Vegas To Face Texas A&M: Fremont Street Party, Volunteering

The USC Trojans have arrived in Las Vegas for their bowl game vs. the Texas A&M Aggies. USC coach Lincoln Riley, quarterback Jayden Maiava and the team have been busy since landing, taking in the sights on Fremont Street and volunteering for the Christmas

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Nov 23, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA;  USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) celebrates the win over UCLA at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
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USC Trojans Arrive In Las Vegas To Face Texas A&M: Fremont Street Party, Volunteering

The USC Trojans have arrived in Las Vegas for their bowl game vs. the Texas A&M Aggies. USC coach Lincoln Riley, quarterback Jayden Maiava and the team have been busy since landing, taking in the sights on Fremont Street and volunteering for the Christmas

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Jul 24, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA;  USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley Criticized for Struggling in NIL, Transfer Portal Era

On his college football podcast, CBS Sports' Josh Pate criticized the USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley for their inability to take advantage changes to name, image, and likeness as well as transfer portal rules. Pate says USC should be dominating.

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USC linebacker commit Matai Tagoa'i posing with Trojans' coach Lincoln Riley.
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USC Trojans Recruit Matai Tagoa'i Signs Historic NIL Deal With Bitcoin

USC Trojans four-star linebacker recruit Matai Tagoa'i has signed a historic NIL deal with global bitcoin app, Strike. Tagoa'i is now one of the first college athletes to make his NIL earnings through cryptocurrency.

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Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley's Candid Comments On Transfer Portal Losses, NIL Budget

NIL has forever changed the landscape of college football, creating a free agency frenzy when the transfer portal opens and affecting high school recruiting. USC coach Lincoln Riley addressed the mass exodus in the portal and navigating NIL on Wednesday.

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Dec 10, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) dribbles the ball against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the second half at Galen Center. USC defeated Fresno State 89-40. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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USC Trojans' JuJu Watkins Invests in Unrivaled, New 3-on-3 Women's Basketball League

USC Trojans sophomore guard JuJu Watkins has been one of the biggest stars of the NIL era, signing lucrative deals with Nike, Gatorade, State Farm, among others. Now, Watkins is investing in Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 women's basketball league.

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Oct 28, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans defensive lineman Bear Alexander (90) gestures during the third quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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Transfer Portal Defensive Lineman Bear Alexander’s NIL Valuation Amid Visits

The USC Trojans learned earlier this week that defensive lineman Bear Alexander would be entering the trasnfer portal. Alexander will be at his third school in four years. What is his NIL valuation compared to other players in the portal?

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Dec 10, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) celebrates with head coach Lindsay Gottlieb in the fourth quarter against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Galen Center. USC defeated Fresno State 89-40. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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USC Trojans' JuJu Watkins Named National, Big Ten Player Of The Week: Dominating Women's Basketball

USC Trojans star JuJu Watkins has been named the Associated Press National Player of the Week, USBWA National Player of the Week, and the Big Ten Player of the Week. Watkins averaged 30.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.5 blocks during USC's two

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Nov 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches pregame warmups against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
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Is Transfer Portal Exposing An Irreversible Problem With USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley?

The transfer portal window is open and chaos has ensued. The USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley have suffered massive losses already from players who were key contributors. Is the program in trouble? Is USC behind in the NIL era? In total, 14 players ha

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Sep 28, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Duce Robinson (2) celebrates after scoring on an 8-yard touchdown reception against the Wisconsin Badgersin the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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USC Trojans' Duce Robinson Enters Transfer Portal: Georgia Bulldogs, SEC Destination?

USC Trojans wide receiver Duce Robinson is entering the transfer portal. A huge loss for the USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans baseball team as Robinson was a two-sport athlete. The former five-star recruit was once predicted to land with the Georgi

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USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) cheers for her teammates from the bench during the fourth quarter of their game in the Acrisure Series in Palm Desert, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.
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USC Trojans Women's Basketball Team Earns Historic NIL Deal With Chipotle

The USC Trojans women's basketball team has earned a historic name, image, and likeness deals in the team's partnership with Chipotle for a one-of-a-kind NIL partnership. USC guard JuJu Watkins is a star of college basketball, but this deal's for the team

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JuJu Watkins, 12, of USC celebrates a basket late in the game against St. Louis University during the 2024 Acrisure Women's Holiday Invitational in Palm Desert, Calif., Nov. 29, 2024.
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USC Trojans' JuJu Watkins Continues NIL Run, Stars in State Farm Commercial

USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins secured an NIL deal recently with State Farm. Check out JuJu's first commercial!

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Nov 4, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Kyron Hudson (10) looks on before a game against the Washington Huskies at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-Imagn Images
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USC Trojans Receiver Kyron Hudson To Enter NCAA Transfer Portal: Oregon Ducks Next?

USC Trojans wide receiver Kyron Hudson will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, he announced on Twitter. Hudson is the most senior of the USC receiver room and will have one year of eligibility remaining. USC coach Lincoln Riley may need to find a transfer re

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Centennial Huskies Quarterback Husan Longstreet (4) catches the ball at Liberty High School on Sept. 21, 2024, in Peoria.
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USC Trojans' Husan Longstreet, Jahkeem Stewart Among Top NIL Recruit Valuations

USC Trojans 5-star signees Husan Longstreet and Jahkeem Stewart are among the highest Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) valuations among the recruiting class of 2025. Longstreet's NIL valuation is $897,000 and Stewart’s NIL valuation is at $461,000.

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USC Football QB signee Husan Longstreet / Instagram /@thehusanlongstreet, @elite11, @uscfb
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USC Quarterback Husan Longstreet Reveals National Championship Goals, Jahkeem Stewart Relationship [EXCLUSIVE]

Corona Centennial five-star quarterback Husan Longstreet signed with the USC Trojans on Wednesday. In an exclusive interview, Longstreet revealed his national championship goals, relationship with Jahkeem Stewart and the future of USC's receiver room.

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Linebacker, Jadon Perlotte
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Why Jadon Perlotte Signed With Tennessee Volunteers Over USC Trojans: Recruiting Flip

The USC Trojans 2025 four-star linebacker commit, Jadon Perlotte, flipped his commitment and signed with the Tennessee Volunteers on Early National Signing Day. It's been a wild 24-hours for USC Trojans recruiting and coach Lincoln Riley.

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Five-star defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart / @flashoutjah / Instagram
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Five-Star Jahkeem Stewart Signs With USC Trojans Over LSU Tigers, Oregon Ducks

The USC Trojans have officially landed five-star defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart's commitment on the first day of the Early National Signing Period. USC lands the five-star recruit over the LSU Tigers and Oregon Ducks.

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USC Trojans recruiting target Alex Graham on a visit to the Colorado Buffaloes.
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USC Trojans Flip Colorado Buffaloes Commit Alex Graham: Early National Signing Day

The Early National Signing Period begins on Wednesday, Dec. 4 and the USC Trojans are building an elite 2025 recruiting class. USC coach Lincoln Riley landed the commitment of five-star defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart but USC has also had many decommits

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Nov 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) participates in pregame warmups against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
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USC Trojans Quarterback Miller Moss To Enter Transfer Portal: Michigan, Auburn, Iowa?

USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss will enter the transfer portal, after Trojans coach Lincoln Riley benched Moss in favor of of transfer quarterback Jayden Maiava. Michigan, Auburn, Iowa and Louisville are four schools that could be landing spots and Mo

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JSerra Catholic four-star linebacker recruit Madden Faraimo / @madden.faraimo / Instagram
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Will Elite Linebacker Recruit Madden Faraimo Commit To USC Trojans Over Notre Dame?

The USC Trojans are still in the conversation for the four-star linebacker Madden Faraimo. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are also in the running for one of the top linebackers in the class of 2025.

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Nov 16, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders looks on before the game against the Utah Utes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Decommit Carde Smith Predicted To Flip to Colorado Buffaloes, Deion Sanders

The USC Trojans lost a big part of their 2025 recruiting class on Wednesday afternoon. Four-star offensive lineman Carde Smith de-committed from the Trojans and is predicted by multiple recruiting sites to head to the Colorado Buffaloes.

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Nov 8, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA;  UCLA Bruins head coach DeShaun Foster on the sidelines during the second half against the the Iowa Hawkeyes at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Everything UCLA Bruins Coach DeShaun Foster Said About USC Trojans

On Nov. 23 the USC Trojans will face the UCLA Bruins in the Rose Bowl. Ahead of the matchup, UCLA coach DeShaun Foster spoke about the rivalry between the two teams and what he expects from the Trojans.

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Oct 20, 2023; Carrollton, GA, USA; Carrollton Trojans quarterback Julian Lewis (10) watches on from the sidelines against the Westlake Lions during the first half at Grisham Stadium. The 15-year-old Carrollton High student has already committed to playing for the University of Southern California Trojans and has been considered one of the top high school quarterback prospects. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images
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Five-Star Quarterback Julian Lewis Commits To Colorado Buffaloes, Deion Sanders

Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis was the USC Trojans' crown jewel of their 2025 recruiting class. Now, Lewis has decommitted from Lincoln Riley's Trojans and flipped to the Colorado Buffaloes to play for coach Deion Sanders. Did NIL play a factor in his

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Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) throws the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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USC Trojans Quarterback Miller Moss' Potential NIL Value as Transfer

Though nothing is official, USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss is assumed to make serious NIL money if he enters the transfer portal. USc coach Lincoln Riley benched Moss in favor of transfer quarterback Jayden Maiava before the Nebraska Cornhuskers game

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Mar 25, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA;  USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) gets ready to shoot free-throw during an NCAA Women’s Tournament 2nd round game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
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USC Trojans Women's Basketball Star JuJu Watkins Makes Name, Image, Likeness History

A month after signing an NIL deal with Gatorade and a multiyear extension with Nike, USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins became the first student-athlete to a Funko Pop! collectible. She will also star in and executive producer her own show on NBC and Peacock.

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USC Trojans Throwback Uniforms Released for Homecoming Game Vs. Nebraska: Photos
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USC Trojans Throwback Uniforms Unveiled For Nebraska Cornhuskers Game: Photos

The USC Trojans are wearing throwback uniforms for their homecoming game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Check out photos of the 1972 retro uniforms from USC's National Championship season, modeled by current USC players including running back Woody Mar

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