Trojans Wire

Aug. 1, 2026, 9:37 a.m. ET Reggie Bush created many unforgettable and epic moments at USC. He pushed Matt Leinart into the end zone in South Bend, Indiana, helping the Trojans beat Notre Dame in the October 2005 classic between the two rivals. Bush ran through the UCLA defense to help the Trojans complete their unbeaten regular season in 2004. Yet, the game which cemented his legend and helped him win a Heisman Trophy at USC was the late-night game against Fresno State in 2005.

Aug. 1, 2026, 5:22 a.m. PT USC football doesn't really know what kind of UCLA team it will face this year. Will the Bruins be good? Mediocre? Bad? Bob Chesney gives UCLA the hope it will be a radically different team. We will have to let the season play out, but one Bruin USC might need to keep an eye on when it plays UCLA is Brian Rowe. College Sports Wire has more: "UCLA coach Bob Chesney mentioned a couple of unheralded Bruins players by name when asked about guys who are going under the radar.

July 31, 2026, 6:01 p.m. ET On Friday, USC opens up its 2026 fall camp. The Trojans held their first official practice this morning in preparation for next month’s season opener. Earlier this week, USC put out its updated football roster. As noted by Shotgun Spratling of 247Sports, it contains several significant developments regarding the weights of players. Three Trojans saw changes of 20 or more pounds.

July 31, 2026, 2:09 p.m. PT Countdown to kickoff is back! USC will kick off its 2026 football season on August 29 when the Trojans host San Jose State at the Coliseum. In this series, we will be counting down the days until the season opener by highlighting a notable Trojan who wore each number. With 29 days to go, today we look at former USC running back Vavae Malepeai.

July 31, 2026, 7:08 a.m. PT A lot goes into being a top NFL quarterback. For a team to win, however, it often comes down to its signal-caller being great late in games more than anything. So far, the Chicago Bears have that with Caleb WIlliams. Even in his rookie-season losses, Caleb showed he could put his team in a position to win.

July 31, 2026, 7:01 a.m. PT The USC Trojans enter this season with a coaching tandem that might top many other programs. Gary Patterson is an elite defensive mind, and Lincoln Riley knows offensive Xs and Os on an NFL level. Both coaches are joining forces to accomplish something they couldn't do individually. That ultimately was a big reason for Patterson joining USC. In a recent tweet, the Big Ten's official football X account spotlighted why Lincoln Riley believes Gary Patterson came to USC.

July 31, 2026, 7:01 a.m. PT At points last season, the Ohio State Buckeyes' offense felt like a freight train, and opposing teams were getting steamrolled. That was not the case, however, in big games. New offensive coordinator Arthur Smith will be in charge of creating consistent success for the Buckeyes' offense against USC and the rest of the Big Ten.

July 31, 2026, 9:55 a.m. ET The Oregon Ducks will be dangerous because of the talent they have at quarterback. Dante Moore is a Heisman-level quarterback and one of the best, if not the best, in the country. Not only does he have an elite receiver room, but he also has an extremely versatile threat as his number one receiver in Dakorien Moore. That connection spells trouble for the rest of the country.

July 31, 2026, 6:30 a.m. PT In the last two seasons, former USC quarterback Sam Darnold finally reached his ceiling and played the way many thought he would when he left USC. He was an MVP candidate and is now a Super Bowl champion. Yet, Darnold is still one of the more underappreciated quarterbacks in the NFL. In a recent article, Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick give their ranking of all 32 quarterbacks in the league, and Sam Darnold finishes right out of the top ten.

July 31, 2026, 5:13 a.m. PT Even with many NFL analysts buying stock in former USC quarterback Caleb Williams, there are still some analysts who are skeptical. Caleb has been seen in many top-10 quarterback rankings lists, but there still are some experts who remain hesitant about the Chicago Bears' main man under center. In a recent article, Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick rank the best quarterbacks in the league entering this season, and they are not as high on Caleb Williams as many others.