USC Trojans
Big Ten
0-0 (0-0 conf)
SP+ #16
Ratings
2025 final
- SP+
- 16.9 (#16)
- SP+ Offense
- 38.9
- SP+ Defense
- 21.0
- SRS
- 15.5
- FPI
- 18.0
- Elo
- 1871
- Talent
- 848
- Recruiting
- —
2026 Outlook
Projected wins
9.0p10 7.0 — p90 10.0
| Round | Prob | |
|---|---|---|
| Win conference | 2.7% | |
| Make CFP | 23.7% | |
| Quarterfinal | 11.3% | |
| Semifinal | 3.4% | |
| Natl. final | 1.1% | |
| Natl. champ | 0.1% |
Schedule
proj record 8.7–3.3
Schedule
7th
toughest of 136
Offenses faced
12th
toughest of 136
Defenses faced
6th
toughest of 136
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 136 (easiest) · by 2025 SP+.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Proj | Win% | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsSan José State | -14.3 | 44-6 | +38.2 | 100% | — |
| 1 | vsFresno State | +1.8 | 40-17 | +22.7 | 94% | — |
| 2 | vsLouisiana | -10.1 | 43-11 | +31.9 | 99% | — |
| 3 | @Rutgers | +1 | 34-17 | +16.7 | 88% | — |
| 4 | vsOregon | +25.9 | 27-29 | -1.7 | 45% | — |
| 5 | vsWashington | +18.4 | 32-23 | +9.6 | 75% | — |
| 6 | @Penn State | +18.1 | 25-26 | -0.7 | 47% | — |
| 8 | @Wisconsin | -4.4 | 38-22 | +15.6 | 86% | — |
| 9 | vsOhio State | +30.1 | 26-31 | -5.1 | 36% | — |
| 11 | @Indiana | +32.4 | 21-31 | -10.5 | 22% | — |
| 12 | vsMaryland | +0.6 | 38-17 | +21.3 | 93% | — |
| 13 | @UCLA | -8.7 | 35-19 | +16.1 | 87% | — |
Quarterbacks · 2
2026 · 63
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Jayden Maiava | JR | 6'4" | 230 | ★★★ |
| QB | 2nd | Sam Huard | SR | 6'1" | 210 | ★★★★★ |
Running Backs · 5
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | King Miller | FR | 6'0" | 210 | — |
| RB | 2nd | Waymond Jordan | JR | 5'9" | 210 | — |
| RB | 3rd | Eli Sanders | SR | 5'10" | 200 | ★★★ |
| RB | 4th | Riley Wormley | FR | 5'9" | 180 | ★★★ |
| RB | 5th | Cian McKelvey | SO | 5'9" | 185 | — |
Wide Receivers · 8
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Terrell Anderson← NC State | SO | 6'2" | 204 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 2nd | Tanook Hines | FR | 6'0" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 3rd | Jaden Richardson | SR | 6'1" | 205 | — |
| WR | 4th | Zacharyus Williams | SO | 6'2" | 195 | ★★★ |
| WR | 5th | Xavier Jordan | FR | 5'11" | 175 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 6th | Josiah Zamora | SR | 5'8" | 185 | — |
| WR | 7th | Corey Simms | FR | 6'3" | 205 | ★★★★ |
| WR | — | Jay Fair | SR | 5'10" | 190 | — |
Tight Ends · 3
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Lake McRee | SR | 6'4" | 250 | ★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Tucker Ashcraft← Wisconsin | JR | 6'5" | 260 | ★★★ |
| TE | 3rd | Carson Tabaracci | JR | 6'1" | 225 | — |
Defensive Line · 14
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 1st | Anthony Lucas | SR | 6'5" | 285 | ★★★★ |
| DE | 2nd | Kameryn Fountain | SO | 6'5" | 265 | ★★★★ |
| DE | 3rd | Braylan Shelby | JR | 6'5" | 265 | ★★★★ |
| DE | 4th | Jahkeem Stewart | FR | 6'5" | 290 | ★★★★ |
| DE | 5th | Garrett Pomerantz | JR | 6'2" | 225 | — |
| DE | 6th | Jadyn Ramos | FR | 6'4" | 220 | ★★★ |
| DL | 1st | Alex VanSumeren← Michigan State | JR | 6'3" | 295 | ★★★ |
| DT | 1st | Jide Abasiri | SO | 6'5" | 295 | ★★★★ |
| DT | 2nd | Keeshawn Silver | SR | 6'4" | 330 | ★★★★★ |
| DT | 3rd | Floyd Boucard | FR | 6'3" | 305 | ★★★ |
| DT | 4th | Jamaal Jarrett | SO | 6'5" | 360 | ★★★★ |
| DT | 5th | Kobe Pepe | SR | 6'2" | 340 | — |
| DT | 6th | Brendan Cho | FR | 6'3" | 300 | — |
| EDGE | 1st | Zuriah Fisher← Penn State | SR | 6'3" | 258 | ★★★★ |
Linebackers · 9
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Desman Stephens II | SO | 6'3" | 235 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 2nd | Eric Gentry | SR | 6'6" | 225 | ★★★ |
| LB | 3rd | Deven Bryant← Washington | SO | 5'11" | 234 | ★★★ |
| LB | 4th | Jadyn Walker | FR | 6'2" | 235 | ★★★ |
| LB | 5th | Ta'Mere Robinson | SO | 6'3" | 230 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 6th | Roman Marchetti | JR | 6'2" | 220 | — |
| LB | 7th | Elijah Newby | FR | 6'3" | 235 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 8th | Ryan Quintanar | SR | 5'10" | 220 | — |
| LB | — | GianCarlo Rufo← Georgetown | — | — | — | ★★★ |
Defensive Backs · 18
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 1st | DeCarlos Nicholson | SR | 6'3" | 200 | — |
| CB | 2nd | Marcelles Williams | FR | 5'11" | 185 | ★★★★ |
| CB | 3rd | Jontez Williams← Iowa State | JR | 5'11" | 200 | ★★★★ |
| CB | 4th | Alex Graham | FR | 6'0" | 200 | ★★★★ |
| CB | 5th | DJ Harvey | SR | 5'10" | 190 | ★★★★ |
| CB | 6th | Isaiah Rubin | FR | 5'11" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| CB | 7th | Kevin Longstreet | SO | 5'9" | 190 | — |
| CB | 8th | Shawn Sehra | SO | 5'9" | 180 | — |
| CB | 9th | Prophet Brown | SR | 5'11" | 190 | — |
| CB | 10th | Chasen Johnson | SO | 6'0" | 185 | ★★★ |
| CB | 11th | Trestin Castro | FR | 6'0" | 185 | ★★★★ |
| CB | — | Carrington Pierce← Oklahoma State | SO | 6'1" | 175 | ★★★ |
| S | 1st | Christian Pierce | JR | 6'1" | 205 | ★★★★ |
| S | 2nd | Bishop Fitzgerald | SR | 5'11" | 205 | — |
| S | 3rd | Kennedy Urlacher | SO | 5'11" | 195 | ★★★ |
| S | 4th | Kendarius Reddick | FR | 5'10" | 180 | ★★★★ |
| S | 5th | Marquis Gallegos | FR | 6'0" | 190 | ★★★★ |
| S | 6th | Brandon Shepherd | JR | 5'11" | 205 | — |
Special Teams · 4
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1st | Ryon Sayeri | FR | 5'11" | 180 | — |
| P | 2nd | Lachlan Carrigan← Memphis | FR | 6'3" | 190 | — |
| P | 3rd | Sam Johnson | SR | 6'3" | 225 | — |
| P | — | William Weisberg | FR | 6'2" | 190 | — |
Season History · last 12
2 AP top-10 · 9 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9-3 | 7-2 | #16 | #16 | 0-1 |
| 2024 | 6-6 | 4-5 | #23 | #11 | 1-0 |
| 2023 | 7-5 | 5-4 | #29 | #5 | 1-0 |
| 2022 | 11-2 | 8-2 | #11 | #4 | 0-1 |
| 2021 | 4-8 | 3-6 | #81 | #14 | — |
| 2020 | 5-1 | 5-1 | #22 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8-4 | 7-2 | #22 | — | 0-1 |
| 2018 | 5-7 | 4-5 | #34 | — | — |
| 2017 | 11-2 | 9-1 | #17 | — | 0-1 |
| 2016 | 9-3 | 7-2 | #8 | — | 1-0 |
| 2015 | 8-5 | 6-4 | #17 | — | 0-1 |
| 2014 | 8-4 | 6-3 | #22 | — | 1-0 |
Recruiting Classes
avg #19 · 141 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★196 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #14 | 257 | 1 | 12 | 8 |
| 2024 | #17 | 254 | 0 | 13 | 6 |
| 2023 | #8 | 280 | 3 | 11 | 6 |
| 2022 | #70 | 165 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| 2021 | #8 | 281 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| 2020 | #55 | 181 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 2019 | #20 | 244 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| 2018 | #4 | 291 | 4 | 12 | 2 |
| 2017 | #4 | 297 | 2 | 12 | 6 |
| 2016 | #10 | 274 | 2 | 12 | 6 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
2026
Portal in 9net -13Out 22
Portal avg stars (in / out)3.4 / 3.2
Notable Portal Moves
| ▲ | Terrell Anderson | WR | 4★ | ← NC State |
| ▲ | Jontez Williams | CB | 4★ | ← Iowa State |
| ▲ | Zuriah Fisher | EDGE | 4★ | ← Penn State |
| ▲ | Alex VanSumeren | DL | 3★ | ← Michigan State |
| ▼ | Devan Thompkins | DL | 4★ | → Alabama |
| ▼ | Husan Longstreet | QB | 4★ | → LSU |
| ▼ | Walker Lyons | TE | 4★ | → BYU |
| ▼ | Anthony Beavers Jr. | S | 4★ | → Wyoming |
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2026
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
Team News
20 items
- Top Four Big Ten Quarterbacks on USC Trojans' Schedule This SeasonWith the USC's challenging Big Ten schedule, there are a few tough quarterback matchups for the Trojans.USC7h
- Joel Klatt Identifies Underrated Contest on USC Trojans ScheduleFor the 2026 season, Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans have several major tests, but Fox Sports commentator Joel Klatt believes there is one game in particular that could define USC's season.USC8h
- USC Trojans Quarterback Jayden Maiava Faced With Major OpportunityUSC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava enters a critical season for his draft stock and the program.
- Multiple USC Trojans Stars Earn Preseason All-Big Ten HonorsBreaking down the USC Trojans players that were awarded Preseason All-Big Ten Honors.USC10h
- USC countdown to kickoff: Recalling Trojans long snapper Jake OlsonToday, we recall one of the most unique and inspirational players to ever suit up for the TrojansUSC13h
- Three USC Trojans Who Could Surprise This SeasonThe stars are well-known on the USC Trojan roster, but who might surprise in 2026?USC15h
- USC Trojans to Face Six Former Players This SeasonHere's a look at the former transfers that the USC Trojans will face during the 2026 football season.USC1d
- USC Trojans Emerge as Early Favorites for Elite Running Back RecruitThe USC Trojans are turning to Santa Margarita for another talented offensive recruit.USC1d
- Lincoln Riley May Have Found Missing Piece for USC FootballUSC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley has assembled one of the nation's top coaching staffs, but one offseason hire could prove to be pivotal.USC1d
- USC Freshman Elbert Hill Creates Intrigue in Position BattleFreshman cornerback Elbert "Rock" Hill was a prized recruit in the USC Trojans top-ranked class.USC1d
- Notable Offensive Recruits on the Rise USC Hosted For VisitsThe USC Trojans hosted a number of elite offensive recruits in June.USC2d
- USC Joined by Seven Programs With Multiple 5-Star Recruits in Upcoming ClassThe USC Trojans are among eight teams with multiple commits from class of 2027 five-star recruits.USC2d
- USC Commit Builds Recruiting Stock With Rising StatusThe hype surrounding a USC Trojans 2027 five-star commit continues to grow as he rises in the national rankings.USC2d
- Two Ways Jayden Maiava Can Boost USC's Season With a Victory Over OregonFor the USC Trojans to take a step forward in the Big Ten, being able to beat top-tier teams is critical, and specifically against Oregon, quarterback Jayden Maiava's performance could play a major role.
- Local high school coaches share thoughts on USC GM Chad BowdenUSC fans are extremely high on the Trojans’ general manager. But what do Southern California high school coaches think about him?USC2d
- USC's Program Rise Fueled By Recruiting Dominance in Key RegionThe USC Trojans continue to establish themselves as the preeminent recruiting force as they build another top recruiting class in the Big Ten.USC2d
- Where does the Coliseum rank among toughest stadiums to play in?According to EA Sports, USC does not have the same level of home field advantage as some of its Big Ten foes. Can the Trojans change that this fall?USC2d
- Two Trojans Earn Top-10 Position Group Ranking in EA College Football 27Two USC Trojans rank in the top-five of their position group in the upcoming EA Sports College Football 27 video game.USC3d
- USC With Recruiting Ground to Make Up for Most Blue Chip CommitsThe USC Trojans have received nine commitment from blue chip recruits in the class of 2027.USC3d
- One Key Question for USC Defensive End Luke Wafle Before Freshman SeasonFive-star freshman defensive end Luke Wafle was one of the crown jewels of the USC Trojans recruiting class.USC3d