Former USC QB Mark Sanchez stabbed in Indianapolis, in critical condition
Former USC, NFL QB Mark Sanchez was reportedly stabbed Friday night and is currently in the hospital with critical injuries, per TMZ Sports.
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USC announces home football game vs Michigan is officially sold out
The Michigan game marks the Trojans’ eighth sellout of the Coliseum in four seasons under head coach Lincoln Riley.
Read MoreLincoln Riley downplays effect of food poisoning on USC’s loss at Illinois
Multiple USC football players were dealing with the effects of food poisoning during last week’s 34-32 road defeat to Illinois.
Read MoreESPN ranking of every Power 4 quarterback one month into 2025 season
ESPN ranks every power conference team’s quarterback (or quarterback situation) as the 2025 season heads into October.
Read MoreUSC men’s basketball guard Rodney Rice to miss time with shoulder injury
USC men’s basketball guard Rodney Rice will miss around a month of action due to a shoulder injury, USC coach Eric Musselman said Monday.
Read More5-star SF Tajh Ariza, son of NBA vet Trevor Ariza cuts list to Oregon, USC
News stories from around the West and beyond
Read MoreUSC WBB star JuJu Watkins announces she’ll miss 2025-26 season to recover
JuJu Watkins will not play in the 2025-26 season to focus on her recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee.
Read MoreLincoln Riley says USC’s pass defense ‘unacceptable’ in loss to Illinois
The Trojans are currently dealing with injuries in the secondary, but that doesn’t excuse the poor play, according to Lincoln Riley.
Read MoreUSC’s Lincoln Riley frustrated by early kickoff time for game at Illinois
On Saturday, USC football will travel to Illinois for a top 25 showdown as Fox’s nationally televised “Big Noon Saturday” game of the week.
Read MoreDocumentary ‘Cocaine Quarterback’ details wild life of former USC walk-on QB
A new Prime documentary recounts the wild life and hard fall of a former USC quarterback turned cartel mastermind.
Read MoreAvailability of Trojans WR Ja’Kobi Lane, OT Elijah Paige remains murky
As USC enters a critical stretch of its conference slate, it’s unclear if it’ll have its star wideout or starting left tackle ready to play.
Read MoreLincoln Riley thanks USC fans for Coliseum atmosphere vs Michigan State
Following Saturday’s game, the Trojans’ head coach took the time to thank USC fans for the atmosphere at the Coliseum.
Read MoreTrojans WR Ja’Kobi Lane out indefinitely with ‘inconclusive’ injury
USC star WR Ja’Kobi Lane, who didn’t play Saturday, will remain sidelined indefinitely with what Riley described as an “inconclusive” injury.
Read MoreBig Ten announces 2025-26 men’s basketball conference schedule
The Big Ten Conference announced a full breakdown of its 180 men’s basketball conference matchups for the 2025-26 season.
Read MoreUSC football to host high-profile recruits on campus for Michigan State game
USC football will host Michigan State at the Coliseum as well as a number of high-profile recruits for the Trojans.
Read MoreUSC cornerback Chasen Johnson out for the season with knee injury
USC cornerback Chasen Johnson will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury, Lincoln Riley said after practice Tuesday.
Read MoreUSC 360-pound DT Jamaal Jarrett runs back 70-yard pick-6 in win over Purdue
The 6-foot-5, 360-pound DT secured an interception and returned the ball 70 yards for a USC touchdown late in the third quarter.
Read MoreUSC football looks to snap 15-game losing streak east of Colorado at Purdue
USC will hit the road to West Lafayette, Indiana, to take on Purdue Saturday and will be looking to snap a rather unfortunate streak.
Read MorePurdue to honor Drew Brees, 2000 Rose Bowl team on Saturday during USC game
Recently Purdue announced that on Saturday, they will honor the 25th anniversary of their 2000 Rose Bowl team.
Read MoreUSC’s Lincoln Riley says starting five for offensive line still isn’t settled
USC Trojans football head coach Lincoln Riley likes what he’s seen from his offensive line so far this season.
Read MoreUSC, Colorado involved in On3’s Top 10 games to watch in Week 3
On3 is breaking down the top 10 games of Week 3 with College Football Playoff implications across the board.
Read MoreClay Helton met with boos from USC fans in return to Coliseum
Helton, now at Georgia State, got a smattering of boos as his team ran out of the tunnel and USC announced him as the visiting coach.
Read MoreLincoln Riley wants USC fans to show ‘appreciation’ on Clay Helton’s return
Lincoln Riley said the USC faithful should express their appreciation for the former coach considering his seven seasons in Los Angeles.
Read MoreLooking back at Clay Helton’s top five moments as USC head coach
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Read MoreHelton’s return to LA with Georgia Southern gets mixed reaction from fans
On Saturday, USC will host Georgia Southern in the team’s second game of the season and marks the return of Clay Helton to the Coliseum.
Read MoreUSC football establishes leadership council to keep players focused
The Trojans have a group of players chosen by Lincoln Riley set to keep the team away from complacency among its top goals.
Read MoreSeven from West in CBS Sports updated FBS Top 50 QB rankings after Week 1
The top two signal-callers from the much-maligned quarterback class of 2023 stumbled out of the gate Saturday.
Read MoreFormer WSU, USC Hall of Fame basketball coach George Raveling dies at 88
Hall of Fame basketball coach George Raveling died at age 88, his family announced in a social media post on Tuesday.
Read MoreLincoln Riley makes change to USC football’s gameday routine for 2025 season
USC football games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum feature countless traditions including the pregame Trojan Walk.
Read MoreUSC’s Jayden Maiava, UW’s Jonah Coleman named Big Ten co-offensive POW
The Big Ten Conference announces the Football Players of the Week following the Week 1 contests on Monday.
Read MoreUSC scores most points in a game since 1930, blows out Missouri State 73-13
USC hit Missouri State with a flurry of haymakers over the first half and scored a 73-13 knockout of the Bears in the Trojans’ season opener.
Read MoreLincoln Riley gives injury updates before Trojans open season vs Missouri St
While the Trojans are mostly healthy heading into the season opener, there were a few injury updates head coach Lincoln Riley gave on Friday.
Read MoreOklahoma’s Brent Venables takes unprovoked shot at USC’s Lincoln Riley
In a press conference earlier this week, Sooner head coach Brent Venables took an unprovoked shot at Riley when discussing his team culture.
Read MoreUSC offers multi-year extension to Notre Dame, ‘hopeful’ deal extends series
Following public uproar over the potential end of their 100-year old football rivalry, USC has made an amended offer to Notre Dame.
Read MoreUSC kicker Caden Chittenden out for Saturday’s opener vs. Missouri State
On Tuesday, head coach Lincoln Riley announced that kicker Caden Chittenden will not be ready in time for Saturday.
Read More8 from West on CBS Sports preseason top 50 college football QB power rankings
CBS Sports reveals their preseason top 50 college football quarterback power ranking which will be updated weekly.
Read MoreWaymond Jordan the ‘likely starting running back’ for USC, per Lincoln Riley
Lincoln Riley revealed Waymond Jordan as the likely starting running back for USC during ‘Trojans Live’ on Monday.
Read MoreUSA TODAY Sports ranks the 25 best college football programs in the country
The staff at USA TODAY Sports voted on the best programs and produced a definitive list of the 25 best based on a variety of factors.
Read MoreTrojan WR Ja’Kobi Lane expected to play in opener after breaking foot in May
According to Riley, Lane has been limited in USC’s fall camp, however, he is expected to be full go for the Trojans’ season opener next week.
Read MoreUSC’s Lincoln Riley blasts NCAA for differing rulings on eligibility cases
Lincoln Riley expressed his disappointment and called out the differing rulings on the WVU and DJ Wingfield eligibility cases.
Read MoreUSC basketball announces nonconference schedule for 2025-2026 season
The USC Trojans men’s basketball program announced Wednesday their nonconference schedule for the upcoming season.
Read MoreSix teams from West land on USA TODAY’s list of top 25 CFB uniforms
These uniforms have been featured in some of the most iconic moments in the sport, thus propelling them into a nationally recognizable style.
Read MoreLincoln Riley identifies position battles still ongoing for USC
The USC Trojans are looking to bounce back in a big way in 2025 after a frustrating college football season last year.
Read MoreLincoln Riley addresses ineligibility of USC lineman DJ Wingfield, next steps
USC head coach Lincoln Riley was asked for his reaction to the preliminary injunction denial following Tuesday’s practice.
Read MoreUSC’s Wingfield, UCLA’s Robinson preliminary injunctions for 2025 denied
A judge denied preliminary injunctions from USC OL DJ Wingfield and UCLA WR Kaedin Robinson which would have allowed the two to play in 2025.
Read MoreTrojans offensive line still battling for starting jobs, rotation
The Trojans have just one spot solidified through fall camp, even though it is the most important position of the group.
Read MoreDeion Sanders, Ronnie Lott on the AP All-Time All-America first team
The AP All-Time All-America team was announced Thursday as part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the storied honor.
Read MoreUSC players treat football facility builders to Krispy Kreme donuts
The Trojans passed out Krispy Kreme donuts to construction workers working on the Bloom Football Performance Center.
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