L.A. Times - USC Trojans

Jayden Daniels' objection to Louisiana State offering his old number upsets player now wearing No. 5

Steve Henson — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:57:47 GMT

Former Heisman-winning QB Jayden Daniels issues cease-and-desist letter to LSU prohibiting the school from using his name, image and likeness. It's all about No. 5.

USC's Gary Patterson out to prove college football hasn't passed him by

Ryan Kartje — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Former TCU head coach Gary Patterson is putting his decades of coaching experience to the test as he spearheads USC's efforts to revive its defense.

From napkin sketch to crown jewel: Inside USC's 'magical' football training center

Ryan Kartje — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 00:25:02 GMT

USC opens the Bloom Football Performance Center, part of a $225-million athletics infrastructure project promised to Lincoln Riley when he was hired.

New NCAA eligibility rules should help USC — and its No. 1 freshman class — flourish

Ryan Kartje — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

USC coach Lincoln Riley no longer has to mull whether it's worth burning a redshirt during a player's freshman season, allowing players to develop naturally.

USC, Notre Dame rivalry series renewed with key detail Trojans would not compromise

Ryan Kartje — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 16:45:01 GMT

USC coach Lincoln Riley said the Trojans could not compromise on scheduling all future games against Notre Dame early in the season.

New facility, new receivers give Lincoln Riley new hope as USC opens fall camp

Ryan Kartje — Sat, 1 Aug 2026 21:14:19 GMT

The Trojans' fifth-year coach says he spent five consecutive days at the $200-million Bloom Football Performance Center without leaving.

Lincoln Riley says Trojans are 'well-equipped' to win consistently

Ryan Kartje — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:36:52 GMT

The fifth-year USC coach tells reporters during media day that while there's always pressure to perform, the team is deeper than ever across the roster.

Big Ten commissioner pushes back on talk of breaking away from NCAA with SEC

Ryan Kartje — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:01:01 GMT

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti is hoping Congress or some rule adjustments can fend off the league joining the SEC and breaking away from the NCAA.

Long frustrated donor Brian Kennedy sues USC over practice field naming rights

Ryan Kartje — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:56:39 GMT

Longtime USC donor Brian Kennedy has filed a lawsuit against the university alleging he was harmed by the removal of his name from a practice field.

'Athlete of the century' LeBron James pays tribute to USC staff members who saved Bronny three years ago

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:00:55 GMT

Speaking at the Time 100 Sports gala, LeBron James expresses gratitude to USC staff members who saved Bronny after 2023 cardiac arrest and encourages others to be prepared for such emergencies.

USC and Nike agree to extend apparel deal for 10 years

Ryan Kartje — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:11:15 GMT

Already among the longest-running partnerships in college sports, the extension of the all-sports apparel deal runs through 2036, the school announced Tuesday.

'Feeling back like myself.' JuJu Watkins returns to practice at USC

Ryan Kartje — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:45:42 GMT

She's been out over a year after a knee injury, but USC's JuJu Watkins was filled with gratitude when speaking Monday.

USC freshman linebacker Talanoa Ili joins lawsuit seeking to upend new NIL system

Ryan Kartje — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:58:45 GMT

The first serious legal challenge to the House settlement on NIL monies will come courtesy of a USC Trojans freshman linebacker.

USC paid Lincoln Riley nearly $12 million in lackluster 2024 season

Ryan Kartje — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 22:35:46 GMT

Recently acquired tax records also show that the university spent $6.1 million to bring in basketball coach Eric Musselman.

USC's College World Series hopes shattered in heartbreaking loss to North Carolina

Alan Cole — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 22:00:51 GMT

USC baseball sees its ninth-inning lead evaporate before Owen Hull hits a walk-off double to lead North Carolina to a 4-3 win in the NCAA super regionals.

North Carolina's Jason DeCaro shuts out USC baseball to force decisive Game 3

Alan Cole — Sat, 6 Jun 2026 21:15:53 GMT

Jason DeCaro gives up only two hits over a strong, complete-game effort in North Carolina's 4-0 win over USC in Game 2 of the NCAA Super Regionals.

Dean Carpentier hits grand slam, powers USC to super regional win over North Carolina

Alan Cole — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 22:39:27 GMT

USC rallied from a 5-2 deficit, earning a 9-5 win over host North Carolina during Game 1 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional on Friday.

USC enjoys breakthrough super regional appearance, eager to keep train moving to CWS

Jose de Jesus Ortiz — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 20:21:35 GMT

USC coach Andy Stankiewicz is proud of the Trojans who bought into his vision, believing the dormant powerhouse could return to the top of college baseball.

Augie Lopez powers USC baseball into super regionals for first time in 21 years

Jose de Jesus Ortiz — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 04:21:53 GMT

Augie Lopez's three-run home run in the seventh helps power USC to a 7-1 win over Texas A&M and a berth in the NCAA super regionals for the first time since 2005.

Andrew Johnson and USC dominate Texas A&M, force regional final showdown with Aggies

Jose de Jesus Ortiz — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 04:31:48 GMT

USC sophomore pitcher Andrew Johnson puts on a strong performance to lead the Trojans to a 14-3 win over Texas A&M in the NCAA regionals.

USC routs Texas State to set up regional final showdown with Texas A&M

Jose de Jesus Ortiz — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 00:15:00 GMT

Kevin Takeuchi's first-inning grand slam sets the tone for USC in a rout of Texas State. Later tonight, they face Texas A&M.

Q&A: As costs rise, AD Jennifer Cohen says USC is well-positioned amid college sports chaos

Ryan Kartje — Sun, 31 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

In the new era of revenue sharing, particularly because of NIL rights, student athletes have benefitted. USC's athletic director explains why.

Andrew Lamb draws on MLB roots while helping USC stay alive, rout Lamar in NCAA regional

Jose de Jesus Ortiz — Sun, 31 May 2026 00:25:13 GMT

Andrew Lamb capped a five-run first inning for USC with a 421-foot blast that set the tone during a 19-6 win over the Lamar in an NCAA elimination game.

USC squanders late lead, falls to Texas State in NCAA regional opener

Jose de Jesus Ortiz — Sat, 30 May 2026 05:07:02 GMT

Texas State's Chase Mora hits a two-run home run off USC reliever Adam Troy in the ninth inning to send the Trojans to a 5-4 loss in their NCAA regional opener.

USC ace Mason Edwards brings joy to the mound as he leads Trojans into NCAA regionals

Joaquin Ruiz — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:24:28 GMT

Mason Edwards' rise to elite USC pitcher and MLB draft prospect was far from certain his freshman year, but he never doubted his ability to develop.

No. 1 UCLA baseball to host Saint Mary's; USC and UC Santa Barbara earn NCAA bids

Joaquin Ruiz — Mon, 25 May 2026 19:25:44 GMT

UCLA earned the No. 1 overall and open NCAA regionals against Saint Mary's. USC will play Texas State in College Station, Texas.

UCLA's Mulivai Levu hits walk-off homer to beat USC, advance to Big Ten title game

Los Angeles Times Staff — Sun, 24 May 2026 00:55:07 GMT

UCLA earned its 27th comeback win of the season against USC Saturday, with Mulivai Levu delivering the knockout blow during back-to-back games.

Ed Orgeron is returning to LSU as member of old USC pal Lane Kiffin's staff

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:59:33 GMT

Ed Orgeron, who led Louisiana State to an undefeated season and national championship in 2019, is back at LSU as part of Lane Kiffin's staff. The two men worked together at USC and Tennessee.