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August 25, 2026 · The Editors

Star rankings get the headlines. The current recruiting class is quietly stacking offensive and defensive linemen — and that's the tell.

September 1, 2026 · Trojan Dispatch Staff

USC basketball's ceiling isn't set at Galen Center. It's set in the buildings where the Trojans have never had to win before.

August 30, 2026 · Trojan Dispatch Staff

The line has to hold up, the run game has to become real, and someone has to take the top off a defense. Our early read on the Trojan offense.

August 28, 2026 · Trojan Dispatch Staff