All that said, this is pretty telling: “USC ended up with the lowest ranking for a conference champion in the playoff era.”
#EastCoastBias
is real folks. They can’t stay up past their bedtime to watch games…
#FightOn
In honor of USC vs Notre Dame tomorrow...
@ReggieBush
and
@MattLeinartQB
tell the story of what really happened during the infamous "Bush Push" that is still remembered today. ✌️
USC defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu had a chance to opt out of the Cotton Bowl ahead of the 2023 NFL draft, but he said “I'd never leave my guys on the field.”
@TrevorMBooth
has more on what he said:
“Things happened and they happen for a reason. I know USC is going to be a great place regardless of who is in the position of defensive coordinator, and I’m 100 percent committed.”
@gmartlive
caught up with USC linebacker commit Elijah Newbury: (VIP)
“It’s USC. It’s always been my dream school.”
Orange (Calif.) Lutheran 2026 offensive tackle Sam Utu has been around the Trojans since Lincoln Riley and offensive line coach Josh Henson came in.
@gmartlive
talked to him about his recruitment: (VIP)
.
@dweber3440
thinks USC should double-team Lincoln Riley on defense, go get the absolutely best defensive coordinator to rebuild from the ground up, then go get a former Trojan that will bring toughness, physicality and recruiting. (VIP)
“When I committed to USC, I knew that even if something were to happen with the coaches, I was still going to USC.”
@gmartlive
spoke to Clearwater (Fla.) and USC safety commit Jarvis Boatwright ahead of the early signing period in December. (VIP)
Tahj Washington will suit up for the last time in his USC career in next week’s Holiday Bowl, and after five collegiate seasons, he said “it’s about that time.”
@AhmadMAkkaoui
has more:
“No matter who else offered or where else I visited, I knew I would be going to USC, so there was no need to put it off.”
Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon 2024 wide receiver Xavier Jordan is committed to the Trojans.
from
@GregBiggins
:
“It was very important to me because they want me to start as a freshman, so coming in early, that’s a big role.”
USC edge rusher signee Kameryn Fountain will enroll at USC early and get to work learning defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn’s system.
“I was born into a USC family.”
Landisville (Penn.) Hempfield 2024 defensive lineman Deyvid Palepale announced his top three schools, and the Trojans made the cut.
@ChrisNTrevino
has more:
“I really put my trust in that they’re going to pick somebody great to put the team in a good position.”
.
@gmartlive
spoke to Atlanta (Ga.) Booker T. Washington 2024 edge rusher and USC commit Kameryn Fountain about the departure of Alex Grinch. (VIP)
Had we played like we played for stretches of this game, our season wouldn’t be over right now. Time for a reset. Also, that ND team is gonna get CRUSHED in the playoff if that’s their best football.
Defensive lineman transfer Kyon Barrs announced his commitment to USC, his return home to Southern California. The Murrieta native said USC was his “dream school.”
by
@GregBiggins
:
“We've been behind Reggie in trying to get his Heisman back. We don't get to make that decision, but we've been fighting for that with him.”
AD Jennifer Cohen made it clear USC is standing with former football star Reggie Bush.
@ChrisNTrevino
has more:
St. John Bosco five-star 2023 edge Matayo Uiagalelei is a top-five prospect and the No. 1 edge in the nation, so everyone wants him –– but USC may have the upper hand.
@ShotgunSpr
has more on him: ($)
2023 signee Malachi Nelson begins his collegiate career next week and will be available for USC’s spring camp.
@ThePeristyle
&
@jallday93
caught up with
@Malachi
ahead of his arrival to campus: (VIP)
Marcelles Williams announced his commitment to USC on Father’s Day, saying it’s always been his dream school.
@gmartlive
breaks down what the St. John Bosco cornerback adds to the Trojans in 2024:
Back-to-back! Savannah (Ga.) Jenkins edge rusher Lorenzo Cowan, who de-committed from Kentucky this week, announced his verbal commitment to USC ahead of the early signing period next week.
@ChrisNTrevino
has more:
It’s no secret USC fans want Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy returned to him after more than a decade without it, and a longtime Trojans booster is making it known with billboards around Los Angeles.
@ChrisNTrevino
has more:
Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei 2025 EDGE Nasir Wyatt said head coach Lincoln Riley spoke to him about the future of the defense at USC. Wyatt said he “can’t wait to see it.”
@jallday93
has the details: (VIP)
USC true freshman All-American wide receiver Zachariah Branch wins the Jet Award as the nation’s most outstanding return specialist.
@C_Morrissette
has more:
The nation’s No. 1 running back in the 2024 class, Taylor Tatum, was at USC over the weekend for an official visit. Though he has visits scheduled at other programs, he said the Trojans set the bar.
from
@SWiltfong247
: (VIP)
“I don’t think I’m going to make it to USC.”
Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei 2024 quarterback Elijah Brown said he’s choosing between Stanford and UCLA “as soon as next week.”
from
@GregBiggins
: (VIP)
Wow,
@USC_Hoops
, you guys got completely screwed! Great season! Definitely deserved to be in the Tourney much more than Arizona State, more than UCLA. 2nd in regular season and the Pac12 Championship. Great job, team!
#FightOn
#TrojanFamily
In case you missed it, Hiram (Ga.) tight end Walter Matthews committed to USC early this morning. He said his relationship with head coach Lincoln Riley stood out to him, and “no other school really comes close to it.”
from
@SWiltfong247
:
Jasper (Texas) linebacker Tyanthony Smith visited USC over the weekend. He said the Trojans “laid out the red carpet” and he had a good time with his family.
@ChrisNTrevino
has the details: (VIP)
Eric Gentry is back! The USC standout has made his return to the field for summer workouts following offseason ankle surgery and missing spring camp.
@ChrisNTrevino
has the details:
Ronald Jones II has run for at least 100 yards in five straight games.
The only Power 5 players with longer active streaks are Royce Freeman and Lamar Jackson, who both have six-game streaks.
Not quite No. 1, but No. 2 will do. USC has the second-best transfer class in the nation following commitments from some big prospects, and it doesn’t look like they’re done yet.
@ChrisNTrevino
has the details:
USC flipped Huntington Beach (Calif.) offensive tackle Justin Tauanuu a day after his decommitment from Stanford and a month after an official visit to campus for the Trojans’ game against Arizona.
from
@GregBiggins
:
In case you missed it, Clarkston (Mich.) 2024 linebacker Desman Stephens started his Thanksgiving Day with his commitment to USC, and he called it the right fit for him because of the people, the school and the vibe.
from
@AllenTrieu
:
This is a cool story of how
#USC
picked up a Will Rose, a preferred walk-on punter from St. John Bosco. How Rose was "discovered" at practice and how Braves teammates made the Trojan coaching staff aware of him.
Jamil Muhammad announced he’ll return to USC for his sixth year in 2024, but when talking to him, he said he’s excited for a new defensive system under D’Anton Lynn and the team’s first season in the Big Ten conference.
@AhmadMAkkaoui
has more:
“I knew the class was going to come together at some point, so to see it come to fruition has been great.”
Joey Olsen stuck to his verbal commitment to USC through the highs and lows, and now, he’s a part of a rising 2024 class.
@gmartlive
has more:
USC incoming freshman Duce Robinson arrived to USC as the No. 1 tight end in the 2023 class, but he’s been spending the summer practicing as an outside wide receiver.
@ChrisNTrevino
has the details: