How a good year at USC could still send Lincoln Riley packing
The USC Trojans are facing a make-or-break year, and it’s possible that even with a good season, coach Lincoln Riley could lose his job.
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The USC Trojans are facing a make-or-break year, and it’s possible that even with a good season, coach Lincoln Riley could lose his job.
Read MoreThe Trojans are aiming to deliver a huge statement in the south by recruiting a speedy running back weapon.
Read MoreUSC Trojans defensive lineman Floyd Boucard posted a video from the football weight room during the offseason.
Read MoreUSC coach Lincoln Riley enters the 2026 season with perhaps his best staff since he became a head coach at Oklahoma almost a decade ago.
Read MoreThe 2026 college football season is a big one and filled with high expectations for USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley.
Read MoreAtlanta Falcons wide receiver Zachariah Branch revealed why he transferred from USC football to Georgia last year.
Read MoreOn Monday, USC picked up a commitment from Luke Wafle’s younger brother, three-star linebacker Dylan Wafle.
Read MoreAs USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley prepares for the 2026 season, the pressure seems to be as high as it has ever been.
Read MoreOne of the many things that went wrong for the Trojans was the situation surrounding star Chad Baker-Mazara.
Read MoreHere are 15 Big Ten players primed for breakout seasons in 2026 and the reasons each could become a major storyline this fall.
Read MoreCollege football’s 2026 QB class is shaping up to be a star-studded group headlined by several recognizable names at big brand schools.
Read MoreThe 2027 NFL Draft quarterback class is shaping up to be one of the best in recent memory ahead of upcoming CFB season inside NFL circles.
Read MoreThe University of Southern California is reportedly hiring a Director of AI to join football coach Lincoln Riley’s staff.
Read MoreA class-action lawsuit has been filed against NCAA, power conferences and College Sports Commission alleging “conspiracy” to suppress NIL earnings.
Read MoreTax records are showing what the Trojans paid two of the biggest names in the athletic department for the 2024 season.
Read MoreTwo California football players have filed a class-action lawsuit against the NCAA, the power conferences and the College Sports Commission.
Read MoreThe Sporting News has a new No. 1 in Indiana’s Curt Cignetti on its annual Top 25 Coach Rankings for the 2026 season.
Read MoreThe USC Trojans have been in scheduling talks with the Texas Tech Red Raiders about a non-conference home-and-home series.
Read MoreOn Sunday, the USC baseball team suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 walk-off loss to North Carolina in Game 3 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional.
Read MoreThe college football season is ticking closer to reality, which means it’s never too early to dream about how it may play out.
Read MoreThe Trojans took the Game 2 loss to North Carolina 4-0, which now forces a third game to decide who moves on to Omaha.
Read MoreFollowing the 2025 season, the Trojans and Lincoln Riley made several additions through the transfer portal and high school recruiting.
Read MoreEvery college football season delivers dozens of meaningful games as some decide conference championship races and the Heisman Trophy picture.
Read MoreThe USC Trojans could be adding to a prominent family lineage here as the school prepares to welcome this high-profile prospect.
Read MoreLast week, one of USC’s photo shoots for recruits caught some attention on the internet with the players wearing all-white uniforms.
Read MoreAs Lincoln Riley enters his fifth season as USC football head coach, Trojans athletics director Jen Cohen is setting the bar.
Read MoreOn Monday night, USC defeated Texas A&M 7-1 for its fourth victory in a row and the second straight over the No. 12 national seed Aggies.
Read MoreWith the start of the 2026 CFB season three long months away, it’s the perfect opportunity to reminisce about some of the most iconic plays.
Read MoreNo. 1 UCLA’s opening day loss to four-seed Saint Mary’s nearly broke the internet on Friday, taking the college baseball world by storm.
Read MoreHere’s a glance at CBS Sports top 25 football teams along with a positive and negative take on each entering the summer.
Read MoreThis week marked the deadline for players to either withdraw from or remain in the NBA Draft.
Read MoreOver the next few weeks, CBS Sports will be going conference-by-conference around the Power Four with the latest post-spring intel.
Read MoreOver the past year, there has been much drama surrounding the future of the USC-Notre Dame football rivalry.
Read MoreTrojans QB Jayden Maiava may need to have his best season, which could result in winning the Heisman Trophy.
Read MoreWith spring practices now concluded, we have a better sense of which players will make a big impact on their respective teams.
Read MoreIn order to have a great showing next season, the performance of quarterback Jayden Maiava is something that will play a significant role.
Read MoreThe 100 names every fan, coach, scout, and message board warrior needs to know before kickoff arrives per On3.
Read MoreIf USC football has reason for optimism going into the 2026 season, it’s not hard to find the main source of a brighter outlook.
Read MoreThe USC Trojans football 2027 recruiting class took a sudden curveball via four-star wide receiver Eli Woodward.
Read MoreUSC coach Lincoln Riley hasn’t led the Trojans to the College Football Playoff, but he still knows what a playoff team looks like.
Read MoreOn Sunday, Lincoln Riley and USC picked up another big commitment, landing four-star safety Gavin Williams.
Read MoreWith spring practices in the rear view and the 2026 season getting closer every day, CBS Sports looks at the Big Ten hierarchy.
Read MorePrior to last year, Lincoln Riley and his staff at USC didn’t see recruiting California as a huge priority and it showed.
Read MoreWinning a national title takes elite talent and quality depth, and these 10 teams have the pieces to compete at college football’s top level.
Read MoreUSC cornerback commit Danny Lang has officially shut down his recruitment, he announced on Thursday.
Read MoreA person familiar with the discussions publicly told The Times that Notre Dame is now willing to discuss playing the game.
Read MoreThis past week marked the final four home games of the regular season for USC baseball and the team remained dominant at Dedeaux.
Read MoreUSC football is bringing back Jayden Maiava, some talented running backs, and a young defense intent on making improvements from 2025.
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