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Reports that the College Football Playoff could expand from 12 to 24 teams in 2027 offer new hope for USC and UCLA, neither of which has reached the field.

Mark Sanchez has reached an agreement in principle to end the civil case against him filed by a truck driver who got into a physical altercation with the former USC and NFL quarterback.

LSU's Title IX office found Damien Shanklin responsible for forcible rape, but an appeal allowed him to remain on campus and play football.

The days since Saturday's ugly loss to Oregon have prompted questions across the country about Lincoln Riley's future at USC, where he's midway through his fifth season as coach.

The bipartisan Protect Student College Sports Act would give the NCAA more power to govern national rules and regulations in college sports.

USC suspended linebacker Desman Stephens II for one game after he celebrated delivering a late hit that injured Oregon quarterback Dante Moore.

Columnist Mirjam Swanson writes USC coach Lincoln Riley's embarrassing lack of leadership cost the Trojans a potential win over Oregon.

Desman Stephens' late hit on Dante Moore sends the Oregon quarterback to the hospital before No. 12 USC goes on to lose 41-27 for their fifth consecutive loss to the Ducks.

USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans need veteran quarterback Jayden Maiava to shine during a must-win game against Oregon Saturday at the Coliseum.

With the start of a tough stretch in the schedule, USC looks to tighten up in some key areas while also hoping for improved health with its secondary and wide receiver corps.