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The USC Trojans are looking like a major favorite to land a five-star quarterback in the 2026 recruiting class.

With expectations growing, the Trojans' sheer talent has required constant adjustment from both players and Gottlieb, who operates under a philosophy to coach her players' "whole being."

Beating the undefeated Bruins always was going to require more than JuJu Watkins willing the Trojans to victory. But make no mistake, USC is also going to need more from its star sophomore.

The No. 6 Trojans will attempt to hand the No. 1 Bruins their first loss of the season ...

USC's expectations for the season were high and the Trojans have met them, but UCLA has caught everyone by surprise.

Point guard Desmond Claude returns from injury, wing Chibuzo Agbo Jr. hits a career-best seven 3-pointers and the Trojans shoot 67% from the field in a 92-67 win.

In his return after sitting out two games with an injured knee, Desmond Claude steadies the offense as USC defeats Penn State.

The Trojans' leading scorer was scratched from last week's road trip to Northwestern and Purdue, and the team's season is on the brink after back-to-back losses.

Smith finishes with 13 rebounds, five assists and three timely 3-pointers on a night when JuJu Watkins goes 5-for-21 in the Trojans' 84-63 win over the Buckeyes.