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Oct 26, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Keeshawn Silver (9) celebrates after a missed field goal by the Auburn Tigers during the third quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Highest NIL Earners: Keeshawn Silver, Jahkeem Stewart

The landscape of college football has changed when it comes to the transfer portal and high school recruiting because of NIL and defensive lineman Keeshawn Silver and Jahkeem Stewart are two of the highest earners on the USC Trojans roster because of it.

Oct 26, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Keeshawn Silver (9) celebrates after a missed field goal by the Auburn Tigers during the third quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans Highest NIL Earners: Keeshawn Silver, Jahkeem Stewart

The landscape of college football has changed when it comes to the transfer portal and high school recruiting because of NIL and defensive lineman Keeshawn Silver and Jahkeem Stewart are two of the highest earners on the USC Trojans roster because of it.

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Jan 2, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; USC Trojans defensive back Latrell McCutchin (21) and defensive end Solomon Tuliaupupu (58) celebrate during the game between the USC Trojans and the Tulane Green Wave in the 2023 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans Lose Solomon Tuliaupupu To Transfer Portal: 22nd Player To Depart USC

USC Trojans defensive lineman Solomon Tuliaupupu entered the NCAA Transfer Portal Thursday morning. Tuliaupupu was a four-star prospect coming out of Mater Dei (CA) high school in the 2018 cycle. Tuliaupupu has battled a series of injuries in his career.

Dec 27, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Texas A&M Aggies in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Lincoln Riley Provides Candid Answer On USC Trojans 'Championship' Future

USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley spoke about where the future of USC's football program is headed with Name, Image, Likeness and new hires. USC added key staff members and recruits in the offseason. Riley is looking to make the team "national championship

Notre Dame assistant athletics director Chad Bowen, center, watches a Notre Dame football practice at Irish Athletic Center on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in South Bend.

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USC General Manager Chad Bowden Reveals Why He Left Notre Dame, Marcus Freeman

The message from the most recent press conference was clear from USC Trojans general manager Chad Bowden: The USC Trojans are going to recruit aggressively and change the team's foundation. Why did Bowden leave Notre Dame and coach Marcus Freeman?

Sep 7, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Utah State Aggies during the second quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans Biggest Needs for the Spring Transfer Portal Window?

The USC Trojans signed 10 players in the winter transfer portal window, all of whom are expected to be immediate contributors next season. What are going to be the Trojans biggest needs when the transfer portal opens in the spring?

Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos wide receiver Prince Strachan (17) against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans Land Potential Starters In Transfers Prince Strachan, Waymond Jordan Jr.

The USC Trojans have added 11 players in the winter transfer portal window, including several key players that could be starters in 2025, receiver Prince Strachan, center J'Onre Reed, defensive lineman Keeshawn Silver and running back Waymond Jordan Jr.

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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USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley's Biggest Needs In Spring Transfer Portal Window

The USC Trojans lost 21 players through the transfer portal. One of the biggest needs when the portal opens in the spring is the wide receiver position. USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans must bring in depth. General manager Chad Bowden will be busy.

Oct 14, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley and Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman chat before the game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

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Notre Dame's Chad Bowden Hired As USC Trojans General Manager: $1 Million Offer?

The USC Trojans and Lincoln Riley have hired Notre Dame's Chad Bowden as USC Football's general manager. Bowden is fresh off helping the Fighting Irish to a National Championship run who excels in Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) deals, the transfer portal and

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Reggie Bush Reveals Biggest Changes Needed In USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley Offense

USC Trojans legend and Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush reveals the biggest change that the current USC team needs to make under coach Lincoln Riley to get back to national and Big Ten conference relevancy.

USC's Kiki Iriafen (44) during the Indiana versus University of Southern California women's basektball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025.

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Highly-Touted Transfer Kiki Iriafen Elevating USC Trojans, Juju Watkins

USC Trojans' forward Kiki Irafen has been a major contributor in her first year with the program. The transfer from Stanford has helped ease the offensive stress from USC superstar JuJu Watkins and is the Trojans' second leading scorer.

Jan 21, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard during CFP National Championship Champions press conference at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Savannah Ballroom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Why Will Howard Transferred To Ohio State Buckeyes Over USC Trojans, Miami Hurricanes

The Ohio State Buckeyes have won the College Football National Championship. Ohio State quarterback Will Howard appeared on the Pat McAfee Show and discussed choosing Ohio State over the USC Trojans and Miami Hurricanes.

Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos wide receiver Prince Strachan (17) against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley Transfer Portal Winner or Losers? Additions, Departures

The USC Trojans have lost over 20 players to the transfer portal, but Lincoln Riley caught fire over the past few weeks, adding several players at key positions. So are the Trojans winners or losers over the winter transfer portal window?

Oct 19, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Southern California Trojans cornerback DeCarlos Nicholson (17) warms cup before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans Cornerback DeCarlos Nicholson Enters Transfer Portal

USC Trojans cornerbacks DeCarlos Nicholson entered the transfer portal on Sunday morning. He is the 22nd USC player to enter the portal. Nicholson is taking advantage of the extra season granted to former junior college players.

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. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans Transfer Portal Class Ranks Nearly Dead Last In Big Ten, Ahead Of Purdue

Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans have lost 21 players in the transfer portal. In the recent 2025 transfer portal rankings, the Trojans were ranked No. 66, and good for second to last in the Big Ten, leading only the Purdue Boilermakers.

Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans running back Reggie Bush (left) and basketball coach Eric Musselman pose during the game against the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Reggie Bush Dreams Of Coaching USC Trojans: ‘I Can Help Win National Championships’

USC Trojans legend and Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush does not waiver in calling USC his home, despite being banned from the university for 10 years as part of NCAA sanctions in 2010. Instead, he dreams of coaching at USC.

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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Oregon Ducks’ Bear Alexander's NIL Valuation After USC Transfer

Former USC Trojans defensive lineman Bear Alexander transferred to the Oregon Ducks football program to play for coach Dan Lanning following the 2024 season. Alexander, a four-star rated transfer, has current Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) valuation at $568K

Dec 27, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) throws the ball against the Texas A&M Aggies in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans Starting Quarterback Prediction Under Lincoln Riley: Jayden Maiava, Husan Longstreet?

The USC Trojans will have a new and reformed quarterback room heading into next season with only one scholarship quarterback returning from the past season. Jayden Maiava, Husan Longstreet and Sam Huard are exciting options for coach Lincoln Riley.

Aug 31, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns receiver Johntay Cook II (1) celebrates after a first down against Colorado State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman-Imagn Images

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Former Texas Receiver Johntay Cook Transfer To USC Trojans? Leaving Washington Huskies

Former Texas Longhorns receiver Johntay Cook is on the move again after parting ways with the Washington Huskies. Could the USC Trojans target the former five-star recruit in the 2023 cycle to help rebuild its receiver room?

Oct 28, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) before the game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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Georgia Bulldogs’ Zachariah Branch’s NIL Valuation After USC Transfer

Former USC Trojans wide receiver Zachariah Branch will transfer to the Georgia Bulldogs for the 2025 football season. Branch's Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) value is projected to be $1.2 million as the No. 2 ranked wide receiver in the transfer portal.

Nov 2, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack saftey Bishop Fitzgerald (7) runs the ball during the first quarter against Stanford Cardinals at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans Sign Elite Transfer Portal Safety Bishop Fitzgerald From NC State

The USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley filled a big need through the transfer portal with a veteran safety from the ACC. NC State transfer Bishop Fitzgerald pledged his commitment to the Trojans after spending less than two weeks in the portal.

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USC Trojans Transfer Portal Lineman Emmanuel Pregnon Commits to Oregon Ducks

Former USC Trojans all-conference offensive guard Emmanuel Pregnon committed to the Oregon Ducks on Tuesday morning. He is the second former USC player to commit to Oregon in the winter transfer portal window, joining defensive lineman Bear Alexander.

Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos wide receiver Prince Strachan (17) against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans Land Transfer Portal Receiver Prince Strachan Over Miami, UCLA

Coach Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans have received a commitment from Boise State transfer wide receiver Prince Strachan over Miami and UCLA. At Boise State, Strachan totaled 37 receptions for 578 receiving yards, five receiving touchdowns, and 15.4 yar

Oct 19, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane (8) celebrates with Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) after scoring first half touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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USC Trojans Receiver Room Outlook After Transfer Portal Departures: Makai Lemon, Ja'Kobi Lane

The USC Trojans lost four receivers to the transfer portal and senior Kyle Ford is out of eligibility. So what does the Trojans receiver room look like outside of Ja'Kobi Lane and Makai Lemon for the 2025 season?

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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California Wildfires: Former USC Trojans' Miller Moss Loses Family Home, Heartfelt Message

The California wildfires have been devastating, relocating thousands of people. Recently, former USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss revealed his family had lost their home to the fire, then sent a heartfelt message to those from the Pacific Palisades.

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Notre Dame Signs Transfer Portal Defensive Lineman Elijah Hughes From USC Trojans

USC Trojans defensive lineman Elijah Hughes announced via social media that he would be transferring to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Hughes spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons at USC.