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Jordan Addison: Top portal WR plans Alabama official visit following USC trip
By Nikki Chavanelle, On3 Sports: Pittsburgh Panthers star wide receiver transfer Jordan Addison is expected to visit the University of Alabama following his trip
Read MoreUSC 2022 NFL Draft snapshot: defensive back Greg Johnson
By R.J. Abeytia, USCFootball.com: If Greg Johnson is going to make his NFL dreams come true, he’s going to have
Read MoreColorado assistant football coach Mark Smith loses ‘everything’ in wildfires
By ESPN News Services: Mark Smith, the inside linebackers coach for the Colorado Buffaloes, said he and his family lost “every
Read MoreBruce Feldman gives update on USC prospect Matt Campbell, coaching future
By Stephen Samra, On3 Sports: Matt Campbell is one of the hottest names on the coaching carousel. As rumors begin
Read MoreEx-USC coach Clay Helton takes $3+ million annual pay cut at Georgia Southern
By Sam Marsdale, 247Sports: Former USC coach Clay Helton has reportedly accepted the job at Georgia Southern less than two months after being
Read MoreDucks likely to embrace cross-training in the secondary
By Dylan Mickanen, Ducks Digest: If there’s been one constant this year given the fluctuating play of the 2021 Oregon
Read MoreRams DT on Jared Goff’s return to LA: ‘I’m going to be coming after him’
By Dean Straka, 247Sports: Teammates of five seasons while together on the Los Angeles Rams, defensive tackle Aaron Donald and quarterback Jared Goff will
Read MorePaul Finebaum explains why LSU football is better job than USC
By Brad Crawford, 247Sports: Two of college football’s top jobs are currently open, leaving the LSU Tigers and USC Trojans with an impressive list of
Read More49ers GM: Former Sun Devil Brandon Aiyuk ‘hasn’t made the strides we expect’
By Sam Marsdale, 247Sports: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has not lived up to expectations in his second season with
Read MorePaul Finebaum weighs in on Lane Kiffin’s potential return to USC
By Jonathan Wagner, On3 Sports: Now that USC has moved on from former head coach Clay Helton, the focus turns to making the
Read MoreUCLA states case as Pac-12 title contender with upset of LSU
By Kyle Bonagura, ESPN: After three frustrating seasons at UCLA, the tide is starting to turn for the Bruins under coach
Read MoreDefense dominates Oregon State’s 17th Day of fall camp
By T.J. Mathewson, BeaversEdge: With the Oregon State football team having its 17th practice of fall camp on Wednesday afternoon,
Read MoreArizona football adds Ma’jon Wright, Carson Cota and Mohamed Diallo to roster
By Brian J. Pedersen, Arizona Desert Swarm: Pending any unforeseen developments, Arizona’s 2021 football roster is now complete. Coach Jedd Fisch confirmed
Read MoreFreshman Oregon QB Ty Thompson flashes plenty of promise in first scrimmage
By ScoopDuck: Oregon’s offense failed to consistently put the defense under threat during the Ducks’ opening scrimmage Saturday. But that
Read MoreGorney: 4-star USC commit Devin Brown outstanding at the Elite 11
By Adam Gorney, Rivals.com: The Elite 11 has wrapped up and it was an outstanding opportunity over a multi-day period
Read MoreOregon State football breakout candidates at each position
By Carter Bahns, Beaver Blitz: Even in another down year, the Oregon State football team saw many players across its
Read MoreRunnin’ Utes announce away hoops game with Missouri Tigers
By Steve Bartle, UteZone: After announcing the season opener against Sacramento State earlier this week, the Utah men’s basketball team
Read MorePackers president says Aaron Rodgers case has ‘divided our fan base’
By Jake Curtis, Cal Sports Report: Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy said in his monthly column that the situation regarding former
Read MoreA full football stadium in 2021 would mean $5 million more to WSU Athletics
By CougFan.com: A full football stadium this fall at Washington State would mean an additional $5 million of badly needed revenue.
Read MoreArizona, Washington in mix for 4-star forward Arthur Kaluma
By Ryan Kelapire, Arizona Desert Swarm: The Arizona Wildcats have landed two players in three days with the additions of Utah transfer Pelle Larsson and
Read MoreMedina Spirit to run and be favored in Preakness—without UA’s Bob Baffert
By Mark Iabinett, al.com: Medina Spirit is the morning-line favorite to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, but the Kentucky
Read MoreUSC beach volleyball captures fourth national championship, defeating UCLA
By Matt Zemek, Trojans Wire: It’s a Los Angeles thing. It’s a Pac-12 thing. Most of all, it’s a USC
Read MoreOregon senior wing LJ Figueroa announces his decision to turn pro
By Matt Prehm, Duck Territory: The Oregon men’s basketball program has a final decision from senior starter and wing LJ
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Courtney: Is the Linebacking Corp Oregon’s Deepest Group?
The seventh in a series of the prevailing storylines at each position group for the Ducks
Oregon’s already talented linebacking group welcomes five incoming freshmen to their ranks for the 2021 season.
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Courtney: Are the Young Duck DL Ready to Take Over?
The sixth in a series of the prevailing storylines at each position group for the Ducks
Replacing the void left by Jordon Scott and Austin Faoliu won’t be an easy task for the up-and-comers in Oregon’s defensive line room.
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Gharib: Is it time to Extend Andy Enfield’s Contract?
The USC head coach has established the Trojans as college basketball power
Enfield has had five 20-plus-win seasons in the last eight years, all in the last six campaigns, and has taken USC to three NCAA tournaments.
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Courtney: How Much Will Oregon’s OL Grow in 2021?
The fifth in a series of the prevailing storylines at each position group for the Ducks
Entering 2021, Mario Cristobals expectation is for Oregon’s offensive linemen to take a considerable leap forward.
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Courtney: Does a leader emerge at tight end for Oregon?
The fourth in a series of the prevailing storylines at each position group for the Ducks
The search for a tight end fill the shoes of graduated Oregon Jacob Breeland has carried over to the spring of 2021.
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Courtney: How Much Impact Will New Duck Receivers have?
The third in a series of the prevailing storylines at each position group for Oregon
Johnny Johnson III is roughly 60 receptions and 1,000 yards away from becoming one of the most productive receivers in Oregon history.
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Courtney: How concerning is Oregon’s health at RB?
The second in a series of the prevailing storylines at each position group for Oregon
No other position group embodied the week-to-week nature of last season more than the Oregon running backs.
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Courtney: Who gains inside track at starting QB for Ducks?
The first in a series of the prevailing storylines at each position group for Oregon
Spring 2021 represents an opportunity for Oregon football to build upon what was accomplished in 2020, and right some of what went wrong.
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Courtney: What are the Ducks getting in Stephon Johnson?
The three-star receiver separates from defenders in his routes, making him a home run threat
The Ducks added a fourth commitment in the month of March with Wednesday’s announcement from three-star wide receiver Stephon Johnson.
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Gharib: Whatever Happens with USC, it’s Already Enough
In advancing to the Elite Eight, the Trojans have given fans something they'll never forget
couple of months ago if you had told me USC basketball would have a season like they are having, would
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Miller: Oregon State vs. Loyola Chicago Preview
Wayne Tinkle’s players are confident in their ability to advance to the Elite Eight
The Beavers haven’t been to the Elite 8 since 1982, though that accomplishment was subsequently vacated by the NCAA.
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Courtney: What are Ducks getting in Trejon Williams?
The four-star safety is a strong tackler, dynamic playmaker, and turnover machine
Oregon football hit pay dirt with the verbal commitment of Portland (Ore.) Jefferson four-star safety Trejon Williams.
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Gharib: Time to Give Pac-12, USC their Due Respect
The talented Trojans proved they can compete with almost any school in the country
Over the course of a week, the Pac-12 proved what many knew months ago: It’s the best basketball conference in the nation.
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Miller: Oregon State vs. Oklahoma State Preview
The opportunity for the Beavers to continue their Cinderella dream is here for the taking
The Pac-12 enters the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament as the only multi-bid league that remains undefeated.
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Gharib: USC’s Vegas Improvement Can’t Stay in Vegas
Despite the loss to Colorado, there were signs of continued development for the Trojans
ou know what they say—what happens in Las Vegas, stays in Las Vegas. And that’s exactly what I hope will
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Gharib: Trojans Show Staying Power to Make Run in March
The bounce-back win over UCLA on Saturday salvaged USC's seed and proved doubters wrong
After a forgetful trip to the mountain region where they lost both games, the Trojans bounced back, just like they had multiple times before.After a forgetful trip to the mountain region where they lost both games, the Trojans bounced back, just like they had multiple times before.
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Courtney: What are the Ducks getting in Tanner Bailey?
The 4-star ranks as the ninth-best pro-style QB in the country per 247Sports Composite
Tanner Bailey is the first quarterback to commit to Oregon’s 2022 football recruiting class, which currently features five 4-star prospects.
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Miller: Legacies, Title at Stake in Ducks-Beavers Clash
A win nets another banner at Matthew Knight, while a loss hands the championship to USC
Oregon State has mostly dominated the rivalry with Oregon over the past few years, winning five of the last seven since the 2017-18 season.
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Courtney: What are the Ducks getting in Percy Lewis?
At 6-foot-8 and 360 pounds, the offensive lineman has great physical size power
An unranked recruit int 247Sports Composite rankings, Lewis is the first offensive lineman to commit to Oregon in the 2022 recruiting cycle.
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Gharib: Ranked Trojans May Have Had Us All Fooled
USC slept through its wake-up call and figures to get a less-favorable seed in Indianapolis
USC looked out of sorts last week. Outside of the first-half explosion against Oregon, it’s been a struggle each half.
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Gharib: Arizona Loss Wake Up Call for USC + UO Preview
Poor shooting, rebounding troubles, and defensive struggles cost Trojans against the Wildcats
USC coach Andy Enfield needs to get more players involved in support of Evan and Isaiah Mobley for the rest of the Pac-12 basketball season.
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Courtney: What are the Ducks getting in Landon Hullaby?
The nation’s 18th-best safety is the fourth player to commit to Oregon’s 2022 recruiting class
With nearly 28 offers to his name, 4-star DB Landon Hullaby chose the Ducks over Texas, USC, Notre Dame, Michigan, and Auburn.
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Gharib: USC Needs Isaiah Mobley to be More Aggressive
The versatile sophomore big man must score more at the post for the Trojans to finish strong
Not only does USC basketball have the best defense in the Pac-12, it has the fourth-best in the country as well.
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Courtney: Tyler Shough transfer adds QB intrigue for Ducks
With Shough moving on, Anthony Brown becomes the odds-on favorite to open the spring
omewhat unexpectedly, for a second consecutive season, the Oregon Ducks will have a new starting quarterback entering the fall. Though
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Gharib: USC Finally Getting Some Love, but Not Enough
Super Bowl aside, USC's win over UCLA may have been the biggest outcome of the weekend
ll the media attention was focused on the Super Bowl this past weekend, and rightfully so. It was all about
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Gharib: Despite lack of love, USC poised to make statement
USC could separate itself from the rest of the Conference with a win against UCLA on Saturday
The Pac-12, deepest basketball conference in the country is beginning to heat up with Stanford, Arizona and even OSU are gaining traction.
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Courtney: What are the Ducks getting in Avante Dickerson?
Oregon added the 4-star cornerback from Nebraska on Signing Day
Ranked as the eighth-best cornerback in the country, per 247Sports Composite, Dickerson becomes the third 2021 corner to sign with the Ducks
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Gharib: Oregon State Loss Just What Trojans Needed
Despite snapping a seven-game win streak, losing to the Beavers was a reality check
If the loss against Oregon State showed Andy Enfield and his staff how to get USC’s Evan Mobley more involved, then count it as a win.
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Courtney: What are the Ducks getting in Byron Cardwell?
The speedy four-star running back recruit is a true home run threat, if allowed a crease
With Byron Cardwell part of the fold, Oregon Ducks football will have no shortage of options at running back for the foreseeable future
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Courtney: Ducks follow Familiar Theme with DeRuyter Hire
The DC elevated Cal from one of the nation’s worst defensive units to one of the Pac-12’s stingiest
Last season’s loss in Berkeley had to be glaring for Cristobal, who saw his offense get completely de-fanged by Tim DeRuyter’s Cal defense.
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Gharib: USC Road Trip a Great Test of Pac-12 Title Hopes
After losing at Oregon State, the Trojans face another tough challenge at Stanford
hrough 14 games, USC has looked like the best team in the Pac-12—plain and simple. The Trojans are deep, they
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Gharib: USC rolling but needs Ethan Anderson to contend
The Trojans struggle at times on the offensive end, but the sophomore guard could ease the load
Ethan Anderson, a strong and sturdy guard, is the floor general, an on-court coach, and the “point god” for the Trojans.
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