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Former USC standout Marshawn Lloyd is expected to lead the Green Bay Packers' backfield while Josh Jacobs is in legal limbo.

Subpar defenses have plagued Lincoln Riley since his arrival at USC, and the Trojans' performance against San José State raises the question of whether they are ready to compete among the elite.

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns to spearhead No. 14 USC's 42-26 season-opening victory over San José State.

Coach Lincoln Riley certainly knows USC well enough now to understand his time to deliver is running out. The Trojans are 35-18 through four seasons under Riley.

USC sophomore defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart is expected to miss the Trojans' season opener against San Jose State, coach Lincoln Riley said.

USC receiver Boobie Feaster, 17, has quickly moved up the Trojans' depth chart ahead of the team's season opener on Saturday against San José State.

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava is hoping to take a step forward during his third season running coach Lincoln Riley's offense, starting with being more vocal in practice.

Former Heisman-winning QB Jayden Daniels issues cease-and-desist letter to LSU prohibiting the school from using his name, image and likeness. It's all about No. 5.

Former TCU head coach Gary Patterson is putting his decades of coaching experience to the test as he spearheads USC's efforts to revive its defense.

USC opens the Bloom Football Performance Center, part of a $225-million athletics infrastructure project promised to Lincoln Riley when he was hired.