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With JuJu Watkins leading a star-studded roster, USC has high expectations

As All-American JuJu Watkins embarks on her sophomore season, the Trojans are loaded with two impact graduate transfers and three incoming McDonald's All-Americans.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Why USC's JuJu Watkins is the next big thing in college hoops

The center of the college basketball universe has shifted from Iowa City to Los Angeles. And JuJu Watkins has snatched the torch.

Sports - ESPN - November 23

Opening day takeaways: How South Carolina, USC overcame early struggles to win

Olivia Miles tallied a triple-double, JuJu Watkins and USC held off Ole Miss, and South Carolina escaped Michigan as the 2024-25 season opened.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Women's college basketball rankings: USC, JuJu Watkins remain at No. 3 after avoiding upset vs. Ole Miss

South Carolina, meanwhile, is now unanimously the top-ranked team

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

JuJu Watkins getting her own Funko Pop: USC star becomes first NCAA athlete to have collectible figure

Watkins describes seeing herself depicted as a collectible figure as 'surreal'

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

USC's JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000 points in 2 fewer games than Caitlin Clark

Southern California’s JuJu Watkins reached 1,000 career points in the second fewest amount of games in NCAA Division I history during the second half against Santa Clara

Sports - ABC News - November 15

USC star JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000-point mark faster than Caitlin Clark

JuJu Watkins becomes the second-fastest player in NCAA Division I women's basketball history to reach 1,000 points in USC's 81-50 win over Santa Clara.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15

Where to watch JuJu Watkins, USC vs. Hannah Hidalgo, Notre Dame: TV, livestream info, tip time, preview

Watkins and Hidalgo, two of the nation's top sophomores, are dueling in Los Angeles this weekend

Sports - CBS Sports - November 22

USC's JuJu Watkins, Kiki Iriafen join legendary center Lisa Leslie in record books with unique scoring feat

Watkins and Iriafen combined for 64 points in the Trojans' win over Saint Louis

Sports - CBS Sports - 10 hours ago

USC, JuJu Watkins survive upset scare vs. Ole Miss in Paris to open 2024-25 women's college basketball season

Newcomer Kiki Iriafen lifted the Trojans to victory with a pair of late free throws

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Hidalgo leads No. 6 Notre Dame over JuJu Watkins and third-ranked USC 74-61 in big matchup out West

Hannah Hidalgo scored 24 points and No. 6 Notre Dame defeated JuJu Watkins and third-ranked Southern California 74-61 in a marquee matchup on the West Coast

Sports - ABC News - November 23

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark Left. Enter Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins.

Women’s college basketball is having a moment. Two new stars can continue to build momentum for the sport.

Sports - The New York Times - November 5

Sources: USC to start Maiava at QB over Moss

The USC Trojans are making a change at quarterback during their bye week, replacing starter Miller Moss with UNLV transfer Jayden Maiava, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Robinson, former USC and Rams coach, dies at 89

John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at USC and with the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 89.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

USC fined, gets probation for coaching violations

USC's football program has been fined $50,000 and placed on a one-year probation because of a violation of "on- and off-field coaching activities" during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, the NCAA ...

Sports - ESPN - November 12

USC's Watkins reaches 1,000 points in 38th game

USC's JuJu Watkins reached 1,000 career points in her 38th game, tying the fourth-fewest games in NCAA Division I history, and two games quicker than former Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark.

Sports - ESPN - November 15

Notre Dame authors 'complete game,' upsets USC

In what felt like a potential Final Four preview, No. 6 Notre Dame played spoiler to a crowd of 7,894 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, defeating No. 3 USC 74-61 to hand the Trojans their first loss ...

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

USC goes cold at the goal line, falling to Washington in another road loss

USC fails to score late after driving to the Washington goal line before a last-minute drive sputters in the Huskies' red zone, dooming USC to a 26-21 loss.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

QB Leinart, son of ex-USC star Matt, picks SMU

Not currently rated by ESPN, Cole Leinart held several Power 4 offers and picked SMU over Colorado, Arizona and Utah to become the second member of coach Rhett Lashlee's 2026 class.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

How Jayden Maiava remained ready to seize the USC quarterback job

New USC starting quarterback Jayden Maiava's year at UNLV taught him that there was only so much he could control and to be patient.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Former Rams, USC coach John Robinson dies at 89

John Robinson, former head coach of the Rams and a legendary head coach at USC, has died.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

USC football placed on probation for violating NCAA coaching staff rules

USC coach Lincoln Riley exceeded the number of staff members allowed to act as coaches and was sanctioned by the NCAA, the organization announced.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Jayden Maiava struggles and shines as USC beats Nebraska to revive bowl hopes

Jayden Maiava shows his skill but also his inexperience as USC overcomes miscues to defeat Nebraska 28-20 and move closer to qualifying for a bowl game.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 17

Sources: No. 2 '25 QB Lewis decommits from USC

Julian Lewis, the No. 2 player and quarterback in the 2025 class, decommitted from USC on Sunday, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 17

5-star QB Julian Lewis rescinds USC commitment, back on the market

One of the nation's top quarterbacks is back on the market

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 17

USC unveils custom Kobe-inspired cleats to be worn against UCLA

The look is modeled after the pair Kobe Bryant debuted on Christmas 2010 and is customized for the USC Trojans.

Sports - ESPN - November 20

Women's Power Rankings: USC, UCLA prep to host ranked opponents this weekend

While most of the top teams stayed the same, who joined this week's rankings? Michael Voepel updates his weekly rankings.

Sports - ESPN - November 20

Notre Dame stuns USC on its home court in top-10 duel

Undefeated no more. The Trojans had no answer for Hannah Hidalgo or the Fighting Irish, who forced USC into 21 turnovers in a massive matchup out West.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 23

USC overcomes early miscues to defeat rival UCLA and become bowl eligible

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava struggles to find rhythm, but the Trojans capitalize on big plays in the fourth quarter to defeat UCLA 19-13 at the Rose Bowl.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Letters to Sports: UCLA-USC rivalry smack talk goes both ways

Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their opinions and thoughts on UCLA-USC smack talk, the Dodgers trying to acquire Juan Soto, LeBron James and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 23

Gators flip four-star LB recruit Jackson from USC

Linebacker Ty Jackson becomes the eight ESPN 300 prospect to decommit from the USC Trojans. The nation's top inside linebacker prospect flipped to the Florida Gators on Monday.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

USC's improving offensive line faces big test against Notre Dame

With No. 5 Notre Dame and its fearsome front on tap Saturday, there's no denying the leap USC's offensive line has made.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Ole Miss' defense flummoxes USC as Yolett McPhee-McCuin's squad nearly pulls off season-opening upset in Paris

The Rebels forced 26 USC turnovers in a valiant losing effort