USC LAFB: A USC Trojans Show

The USC Trojans are looking to gain the commitment of California's No. 1 player in the 2027 cycle for the first time since Domani Jackson in the 2022 Class. What is the latest with No. 1 prospect Honor Fa'alave Johnson, and where does his recruitment stand with the USC Trojans? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Use promo code USCLAFB on Sleeper and get 1...

Moments after the USC Trojans announced that they were promoting Skyler Jones to defensive tackles coach, the pair of Jones and Shaun Nua offered local standout defensive lineman Isaia Vandermade. Vandermade plays for Santa Margarita and is looking to improve on an already dominant junior campaign. I dive into what the offer meant, and what his commitment could mean for the Trojans 2027 Class. Tun...

The USC Trojans are sending a strong contingent of talent to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis (February 23–March 2), with 7 players receiving official invites! This is a huge showcase for Lincoln Riley's program, highlighting the depth and NFL-ready skill on both sides of the ball after a solid season. In this video, we break down each of the seven Trojans heading to Indy, draft proje...

While Skyler Jones and his promotion to USC Trojans defensive tackle coach dominated the headlines last night, the Trojans also hired a new special teams assistant. Noah Knoell has been added to the staff. He was a grad assistant and analyst for Nebraska last year and has now followed Mike Ekeler to USC. Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Use promo code U...

When Coach Eric Henderson announced that he would be leaving the USC Trojans and returning to the NFL, there were plenty of big names linked to USC for the open job. After a few days of speculation, Lincoln Riley and Gary Patterson ultimately decided to promote from within and move Skyler Jones from defensive analyst to essentially become the defensive tackles coach with Shaun Nua. We will see how...

The USC Trojans have gained their 2nd committment of the 2027 class as 3-star wide receiver Eli Woodard has committed to Lincoln Riley and the Trojans. I talk about what his commitment means and how USC will approach the remaining wide receiver spots for the 2027 class. Comment your thoughts about the commitment below! Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! H...

Gary Patterson is officially the USC Trojans ' defensive coordinator, and his hire and system are already resonating with recruits. Danny Lang paid a personal visit to USC ahead of their Junior Day so that he could meet with Gary Patterson in person. Tune in for the latest recruiting update on Danny Lang and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Use promo code USCLAFB o...

The USC Trojans have established a nice rapport with the state of Colorado after gaining the commitments of Kannon Smith, Breck Kolojay, and Mark Bowman in 2026. Now they seem to be trying to build a little pipeline down the I-70 with their latest string of offers. Tune in for the latest on the USC Trojans recruiting trail! Make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Use prom...

One of the biggest recruiting priorities for the USC Trojans in the 2027 Class is elite local wide receiver Quentin Hale. Where do they currently stand in his commitment, and will he be announcing sooner rather than later? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Use promo code USCLAFB on Sleeper and get 100% match up to $100! https://Sleeper.com/promo/USCLAFB...

As it stands, the USC Trojans currently have only 11 games scheduled for 2026 and are still working on a Week 0 opponent. Was that potential opponent just revealed? Let's get into it! Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Use promo code USCLAFB on Sleeper and get 100% match up to $100! https://Sleeper.com/promo/USCLAFB . Terms and conditions apply. #Sleeper...

The USC Trojans and cornerbacks coach Trovon Reed have remained hard at work in their recruitment of Long Beach Poly elite DB Donte Wright. Wright has been committed to the Georgia Bulldogs for quite some time, but that hasn't stopped the Trojans from trying to keep him home. Here is the latest! Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Interview from Scott Schr...

The No. 1 Defensive Lineman in the country, Jalen Brewster, has been committed to Texas Tech since last year, but with the departure of Tech's DL Coach Zarnell Fitch, that commitment now seems shaky, at best. Where do the USC Trojans stand with his recruitment, and could they lure Brewster to Los Angeles? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Use promo code...

Who is going to be the next defensive line coach for the USC Trojans ? I talk about the latest intel and give my Top 5 Candidates for the job, plus who I think will ultimately get the role in following Eric Henderson. Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Use promo code USCLAFB on Sleeper and get 100% match up to $100! https://Sleeper.com/promo/USCLAFB . Ter...

The USC Trojans continue to add to their 2026 roster with the addition of FCS linebacker GianCarlo Rufo. What does his past production look like? How does he fit on the roster, and is the linebacker room complete? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Use promo code USCLAFB on Sleeper and get 100% match up to $100! https://Sleeper.com/promo/USCLAFB . Terms a...

After visiting over the weekend, the USC Trojans gained the commitment of another linebacker. Former Penn LB Ryan O'Connell has signed on as a priority walk-on. Is he viewed as a depth special teams player, or a potential defensive contributor? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Use promo code USCLAFB on Sleeper and get 100% match up to $100! https://Slee...

After a month of speculation, USC Trojans defensive line coach Eric Henderson will be leaving the program and heading back to the NFL to join the Washington Commanders as the defensive line coach and run game coordinator. How big is this loss for the Trojans, and who is currently trending to replace him heading into the spring? Will we see any movement with any players? Tune in and make sure to li...

Over the weekend, USC Trojans defensive line coach Eric Henderson (Coach Henny) interviewed with the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL, leaving his return to the Trojans in doubt. The Cowboys ended up hiring Marcus Dixon for the position, but does that close the door on Coach Henny leaving? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Use promo code USCLAFB on Sleeper and...

The USC Trojans held their Junior Day and Trojan Olympics on Saturday, January 31. It was a very successful day, and they had a surprise visitor in one of the top 2027 defensive linemen, Marcus Fakatou. I talk about where they now stand in his recruiting, plus a quick update on defensive line coach Eric Henderson. Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Use pr...

The USC Trojans gained the commitment from D3 linebacker Luca Torti and had a visit from Ivy League linebacker Ryan O'Connell. What kind of impact can Torti have, and should USC fans be excited about the addition? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Use promo code USCLAFB on Sleeper and get 100% match up to $100! https://Sleeper.com/promo/USCLAFB . Terms a...

Gary Patterson was officially announced as the USC Trojans ' defensive coordinator and held his introductory press conference on Wednesday. Here are my 5 takeaways from the 45-minute press conference. Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Drop your comments below on your thoughts on Gary Patterson's opening remarks. Use promo code USCLAFB on Sleeper and get...

The recruiting giant Rivals just released its final update for the 2026 class, and many USC Trojans saw a huge jump in their final rankings. Luke Wafle jumped to the No. 1 overall spot in the country, and Jaimeon Winfield finally received his 5th star. Let's get into all of the updates. Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel. Use promo code USCLAFB on Sleeper a...

With the departure of Doug Belk, there was the question of whether the USC Trojans would fill his role and hire a new secondary coach or if Gary Patterson would just cover that position. We got that answer as Lincoln Riley, Patterson, and the Trojans have hired Paul Gonzales to be their next defensive backs coach. Is this a good hire? Any concern for the rest of the staff? What resume does he brin...

The USC Trojans will host their Junior Day this weekend on January 31st. They are hosting a large number of blue-chip prospects for their rendition of the Trojan Olympics. This is a significant event to kick off the recruiting calendar, as it is a great opportunity to get high-profile recruits to campus. Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Use promo code U...

We have known the USC Trojans ' 2026 opponents for some time, but now we finally know the official schedule. I give my instant reaction to the schedule, the pros, the cons, and what we love about the games this upcoming season. Drop your comments below about what you think about the USC Trojans 2026 schedule. Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Use promo c...

The sign of a strong, flourishing program is when staff members are highly sought after and promoted around the league (if promotions are not available in-house). The USC Trojans could be losing two key members of their support staff. Joe D'Orazio, USC's Director of Football Strategy and Offensive Assistant, is being hired by Utah as their next General Manager. USC's defensive analyst, Adrian Klem...