The Sporting News brings you a complete preview for the 2026 USC Trojans, including the best odds, bets and predictions for the college football season.

As USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley heads into next season, the pressure to perform continues to ramp up, putting Riley in a position where he must lead the Trojans to success. With that pressure in mind, here are three bold predictions for USC’s 2026 ...

In 2025, Maiava had a strong season by all accounts. He threw for over 3,700 yards and 24 touchdowns across 13 games. The problem? He turned the ball over in critical spots. Last season, he had a pair of crucial interceptions on the road against seventh ...

Chris Low of On3 made his College Football Playoff preseason predictions for the 12-team field. Low has three Big Ten teams making the field: the Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon Ducks, and Indiana Hoosiers. He left USC out. Low also picked the games in his ...

In the 18-team Big Ten, the strength of schedule is just as important as a team's overall record. USC is about to test that theory to its absolute limits. The Trojans are staring down a punishing 2026 schedule, but instead of derailing their season, that ...