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USC is expected to face Oregon without Waymond Jordan, who is still recovering from ankle surgery. The tailbacks have performed well despite injuries.

Lane Kiffin has a history of getting fired or taking every opportunity to hop up the coaching ladder. Ole Miss is flourishing under him but LSU and Florida beckon. What will he do?

Kara Dunn's three-pointer in the second quarter seems to ignite USC's offense in its victory over Portland.

The USC women's volleyball team couldn't move quickly enough to neutralize No. Nebraska, falling to the Cornhuskers Sunday at a sold-out Galen Center.

Kennedy Smith finishes with 12 points, but No. 8 USC can't keep up with No. 2 South Carolina in the second half of a 69-52 loss, the Trojans' first loss of the season.

USC's comeback from a two-touchdown deficit against Iowa shows the Trojans are tough enough to potentially beat Oregon and make the College Football Playoff.

For a third game in a row, the Trojans' defense held an opponent to fewer than 110 yards of offense and six points in the second half.

Rodney Rice finishes with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to help power USC men's basketball to an 87-67 victory over Illinois State.

What does USC need to do to beat Iowa? The Trojans say they will embrace pressure, try to disrupt the Hawkeyes' offense and push to run in the rain.

USC freshman Jazzy Davidson has stepped seamlessly into a star role for the Trojans, a feat that doesn't surprise five girls who grew up alongside her.