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The new Bloom Center, part of a $225 million project, replaces the old John McKay Center with cutting‑edge amenities and a partnership with Nike, while coach Lincoln Riley praises its impact on recruitment.
After a four‑year hiatus, the Notre Dame and USC football programs have agreed to resume their storied rivalry in 2030 and 2031, yet the arrangement reflects a shift toward revenue and conference obligations over historic tradition.
As the 2026 college football season approaches, Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell, Nebraska’s Matt Rhule, Maryland’s Mike Locksley and USC’s Lincoln Riley confront mounting expectations, with each program wrestling with key personnel changes that could determine their futures.
Former TCU defensive mastermind Gary Patterson joins USC in 2025, bringing a film‑driven scheme, a rebuilt staff and a commitment to player development that could finally transform the Trojans’ defense under Lincoln Riley.
USC Trojans media day showcased the revival of the historic USC‑Notre Dame rivalry, the arrival of top recruit Boobie Feaster, and the progress of key players ahead of the August 29 opener.
The University of Notre Dame and the University of Southern California have agreed to resume their historic football rivalry with a four‑year schedule running from 2030 through 2033, featuring early‑season games in Los Angeles and South Bend.
The two powerhouses have locked in a four‑year schedule that resumes their storied matchup in 2030, with games slated for Los Angeles and South Bend before future meetings are announced.
After years of negotiations and public disputes, the University of Notre Dame and the University of Southern California have agreed to resume their football series, with the first game set for August 31, 2030, in Los Angeles.
USC has kicked off fall camp in its brand‑new Bloom Football Performance Center, a $100 million complex that coach Lincoln Riley describes as transformative. The Trojans will use the next four weeks there before opening the 2026 campaign against San Jose State at the Coliseum on August 29.
The latest preseason top‑25 poll highlights rising expectations for programs such as Boise State, Tennessee, SMU and Houston, while revealing critical quarterback situations and defensive upgrades that could shape the upcoming season.
USC and UCLA are locking down the best Southern California high school football players, reshaping recruiting with local ties, NIL incentives and coaching ambition.
Lincoln Riley warns that without a formal salary cap the growing NIL market remains unstable, even as settlements and legislative proposals reshape how college athletes are compensated.
After missing spring practice with injuries, USC's key cornerbacks are now cleared for fall camp, joining a secondary that aims to anchor the Trojans' title aspirations.
The Dodgers' acquisition of Tarik Skubal signals a deliberate shift toward villainous branding, echoing USC's historic dominance under Pete Carroll and the celebrity‑laden era that followed.
Analysts predict a wide range of win totals for the Big Ten’s 2026 slate, with teams like Purdue, Minnesota and Ohio State eyeing over‑under lines that reflect new coaches, transfer portal additions and schedule shifts.
A new general manager, a Hall of Fame defensive coordinator, and a state‑of‑the‑art facility signal USC's aggressive push toward playoff contention.
A look at the top‑ranked teams, key players and schedule challenges shaping the upcoming college football landscape.
The 2026 schedule pits USC against a string of top‑ranked teams, testing a program that has invested heavily in facilities, leadership and recruiting while aiming to break new ground under Riley.
The Trojans are banking on a potent offense led by Jayden Maiava, a top‑ranked recruiting class and new additions to shore up the linebacker corps as they open against San Jose State.
Lincoln Riley enters his fifth season at USC with a roster built for title contention, but a demanding schedule and a revamped defense under Gary Patterson pose significant challenges.
USC Trojans prepare for a marquee 2026 schedule that could shape the College Football Playoff picture.
With a strong returning core and a highly touted recruiting class, the Trojans hope to turn preseason promise into a historic playoff run.
The Big Ten has dominated recent college football, and with 18 programs gathering in Chicago for media days, each team is shaping its strategy for a new season of title contention.
The 2026 college football landscape is shaped by emerging talents and transformative hires across major conferences, each poised to impact their teams' title aspirations.