USC Trojans Aim to Reclaim a Top Spot in the Big Ten
From championship pedigree to a seventh‑place finish, the Trojans are working to bridge the gap between past glory and future success.
Jul 23, 2026
Person
Howard Jones
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Howard Jones across Football.
USC Trojans’ Football Decline: From Dominance to Seventh in Big Ten
The University of Southern California once stood as a colossus in college football, dominating the sport in two distinct eras that stretched from 1967 through 1979 and again from 2002 through 2008. Fast forward to the present day, and the program finds itself ranked seventh in the Big Ten Conference after a nine‑win season in 2025 and a recruiting class that topped the conference’s rankings. Yet the recent surge has not translated into the kind of national relevance the school has historically enjoyed.
Jul 23, 2026
USC Football Named Program of the 1970s by CBS Sports
CBS Sports' decade‑long assessment crowns USC as the top college football program of the 1970s, highlighting a trio of titles, a decisive victory over Alabama and the lasting impact of coaches John McKay and John Robinson.
Jul 10, 2026