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The Big Ten Title Race: Ohio State Leads the Pack

Ohio State is the clear favorite for the 2026 Big Ten championship, but Indiana, Oregon, Michigan and others are poised to challenge as the compressed schedule leaves little room for error.

Jun 18, 2026

Lincoln Riley’s Make-or-Break 2026 Campaign with the USC Trojans

USC’s fifth‑year coach Lincoln Riley faces unprecedented pressure as star quarterback Jayden Maiava returns and a No. 1 recruiting class arrives. With a new defensive mastermind, Gary Patterson, the Trojans hope to finally break through the playoff barrier.

Jun 18, 2026

Lincoln Riley’s Ranking Slides Amid Big Ten Transition

A recent ranking places Lincoln Riley at No. 15 for the 2026 season, down from No. 12 a year earlier. With USC averaging five losses per season and missing the College Football Playoff, the coach faces a pivotal test in the physically demanding Big Ten, where quarterback development and schedule challenges could define his future.

Jun 15, 2026

USC vs Oregon: The Koi Perich Factor

USC prepares for a high‑stakes clash with Oregon, spotlighting Oregon’s standout safety Koi Perich and the need for the Trojans to fire on all cylinders.

Jun 15, 2026

USC Trojans Aim for Playoff Return in 2026

After a 9‑4 finish and a bowl defeat, the Trojans are focused on a College Football Playoff push, highlighted by a marquee matchup at Penn State and a slate of Big Ten battles.

Jun 15, 2026

USC’s Offensive Line Poised to Dominate the 2026 Season

Ranked No. 5 nationally and atop the West, USC's offensive line returns all five starters, adds a five‑star recruit and aims to boost quarterback Jayden Maiava's development while targeting a College Football Playoff berth.

Jun 13, 2026

Lincoln Riley’s USC Trojans Gear Up for Make-or-Break 2026 Season

With USC tabbed No. 4 in the Big Ten preseason power rankings, coach Lincoln Riley faces mounting expectations. Key battles against Oregon, Ohio State and Indiana, plus the emergence of quarterback Jayden Maiava, could determine whether the Trojans merely qualify for the College Football Playoff or contend for a national title.

Jun 11, 2026

USC Trojans brace for a brutal Big Ten gauntlet

The Trojans enter a challenging schedule in the Big Ten, with marquee games against Indiana, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State and Wisconsin that could shape their postseason destiny.

Jun 11, 2026

The Hot Seat: Coaches Under Fire as 2026 Season Looms

With billions spent on coaching contracts and buyouts, college football’s powerhouses are betting on championship dreams — but the stakes are rising for Lane Kiffin at LSU, Mike Norvell at Florida State, Lincoln Riley at USC, and a wave of mid‑season dismissals that reshaped the landscape.

Jun 10, 2026