Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Pete Carroll across Football, Baseball.
After week one, analyst Joel Klatt reshaped his top‑10, elevating USC and casting doubt on Oregon, while Oklahoma, Georgia, Miami and other powerhouses impressed with dominant performances.
Lane Kiffin’s career is a masterclass in tailoring offense to the strengths of each quarterback and personnel group, a strategy that mirrors natural selection on the field.
Lane Kiffin’s career mirrors evolutionary principles, as his offensive designs have continually adapted to the talents of quarterbacks like Matt Leinart, Jake Coker and Jalen Hurts, while his father Monte’s defensive pedigree added a unique backdrop.
Despite lofty expectations, the USC Trojans are grappling with low stadium crowds and early setbacks, raising questions about the program's direction.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 preview highlights a transformative defensive strategy under coordinator Patrick Graham, intertwined with critical contract negotiations and quarterback uncertainty.
Mike Garrett’s legendary run at USC, Super Bowl triumph with the Chiefs and later leadership as athletic director shaped modern football history.
Lincoln Riley’s tenure at USC has been marked by early success, a dip in performance, and a pivotal 2026 schedule that could define the program’s return to elite status.
A look at USC’s storied rivalries, from Oregon’s century‑old feud to the NCAA’s sanctions, and what the future holds for the Trojans.
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.
As the Seattle Seahawks mark 25 seasons at Lumen Field, a retrospective reveals the stadium’s record‑breaking home performances, iconic coaches, and the team’s continued pursuit of greatness.
The Longhorns and Tigers, separated by a limited head‑to‑head record, are set to clash in a game that could shape the SEC championship picture.
The SWR metric, created by Patrick Conn, blends schedule-adjusted wins, recency weighting and consistency to rank teams. USC sits 18th under Lincoln Riley, with Sam Darnold and Caleb Williams shaping its recent rise, while a decade‑long view shows the program has not been elite.
A College Sports Wire metric called Sustained Win Rate (SWR) evaluates programs from 2014 to 2025, using schedule‑adjusted wins, recency weighting, consistency scoring and a final weighted score. USC lands 18th, reflecting its recent performance under Lincoln Riley while hinting at missed opportunities from standout seasons by Sam Darnold and Caleb Williams.
Thomas Williams, a former USC linebacker who earned All‑Pac‑10 honors and later played in the NFL, now inspires audiences as a speaker and author.
From Ohio State's relentless consistency to emerging contenders like Indiana, the latest rankings reveal shifting dynamics in college football.
With ADP figures placing Jalen Nailor, Tre Tucker and Jack Bech outside the early rounds, ESPN’s Mike Clay sees a potential 2026 breakout that could reshape the Raiders’ fantasy value.
USA TODAY’s latest all‑time college football rankings place USC at No. 10, highlighting its Pac‑12 legacy, recent on‑field resurgence, and the fresh optimism brought by head coach Lincoln Riley.
From championship pedigree to a seventh‑place finish, the Trojans are working to bridge the gap between past glory and future success.
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.
ESPN’s ranking crowns Carson Palmer as the top player to wear the number 3, a feat that sparked a legendary run of Trojan quarterbacks.
A look at how Carson Palmer’s 2002 Heisman season reshaped the Trojans’ legacy and launched a generation of star quarterbacks.
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.
A look at the 2005 USC vs. Notre Dame game, its dramatic finish, and the lasting impact of the infamous Bush Push.
Writer John Adams forecasts a playoff berth for USC, while USA TODAY Sports analyst Blake Toppmeyer raises doubts over a demanding slate of opponents.