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USC academic and athletic preparations

Overview

The University of Southern California (USC) is preparing for the upcoming academic and athletic year. Following a fall convocation ceremony for over 12,000 attendees, the university’s football program has entered a period of intense preparation, described by head coach Lincoln Riley as ‘mock week’.

Ranked No. 14 in the preseason AP Top 25 Poll, the Trojans are preparing for their season opener against San José State at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 29. To address previous defensive struggles, the team has appointed former TCU head coach Gary Patterson as defensive coordinator. Analysts have noted the team’s high-powered offense and the return of quarterback Jayden Maiava, positioning the program as a potential “sleeper” for the National Championship.

Entities

Lincoln Riley · USC Trojans · University of Southern California · Gary Patterson · Jayden Maiava

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    USC Trojans prepare for 2026 season opener against San José State

    Ranked No. 14, the USC Trojans prepare for their 2026 season opener against San José State, with analysts eyeing them as a potential National Championship sleeper.

  2. 9 days ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    University of Southern California holds convocation and prepares for football season

    USC held its fall convocation for 12,000 attendees while the football program prepares for its season opener, ranked No. 14 in the preseason AP poll.

Sources

clutchpoints.com · covers.com · dailytrojan.com · latimes.com · nhlrumors.com · nypost.com · si.com · tfm.usc.edu · usc.edu