The balance of power is shifting, and USC's Lincoln Riley has a lot to say about it

USC has an infusion of young talent and Playoff-or-bust expectations heading into Lincoln Riley's fifth season

Lane Kiffin and Co. are firmly in the race for the talented athlete, Trojans receiving a visit this weekend.

The official unveiling of the football schedule solidifies how grueling the season could be for USC.

Part 6 of 7 breaking down USC’s roster as the winter transfer portal has mostly closed, with the Trojans revamping the secondary in terms of players and personnel.

The Trojans return record-setting kicker Ryon Sayeri but will have a new punter, long snapper and special teams coach

While early projections are far from guaranteed, Connelly’s approach emphasizes precedent over hype. If USC can align with those trends and deliver on expectations, 2026 may finally be the year the Trojans break through and join the College Football Playoff field.

The Trojans’ Big Ten schedule for the 2026 football season is now set. What are the biggest takeaways from USC’s slate?

As the first transfer-portal window has wrapped – although exceptions are always possible – here’s a full breakdown of the movement in USC’s linebacker room entering spring, the fifth in a seven-part series examining the post-portal scholarship outlook for every part of the roster.

How his defense might look at USC is still to be determined. As of last week, Patterson was still learning his new players’ names, let alone understanding how to use their skillsets. But he said last week that he expects to “add to what we do” at USC now that he can get bigger, faster and stronger athletes on the field than he had at TCU.