USC LAFB: A USC Trojans Show

Sam Darnold will represent the USC Trojans as the first Trojan to start in the Super Bowl after the Seattle Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game. Darnold has an incredible story of resiliency and represents the true spirit of Fight On. Former Trojans Leonard Williams, Uchenna Nwosu, and Brandon Pili will also represent USC. How can the Los Angeles Rams attract more USC f...

The USC Trojans finally have some clarity on their defensive coaching situation, and so it is time to convey that message to recruits. Head Coach Lincoln Riley hit the road to visit some high-priority recruits, including 5-star safety Honor Fa'alave Johnson and 4-star defensive back Danny Lang. Here is the latest USC Trojans recruiting update! Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC...

After the Big Ten and SEC failed to reach a compromise, the College Football Playoff format will remain at 12 teams for the 2026 season. There are a few updates to the qualifiers, however, including an interesting one for Notre Dame. How does this affect the USC Trojans , and could we see an expansion of the playoffs happen sooner rather than later? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to t...

After weeks of waiting, it is finally official that Gary Patterson has been named as the next defensive coordinator of the USC Trojans . The next order of business is to make sure that the rest of the defensive staff is retained, something which I believe will happen. 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...

The East-West Shrine Game is taking place next week on Tuesday, January 27th, and multiple USC Trojans are set to show off their talents and raise their NFL Draft stock. The four players who will be participating are: EDGE Anthony Lucas LB Eric Gentry S Bishop Fitzgerald TE Lake McRee Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Use promo code USCLAFB on Sleeper an...

The recruiting giant On3 just released their Top 100 players entering the 2026 season, and only one player from the USC Trojans made the list. What does this tell us about the state of the program, and what does it tell us about these rankings websites? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Here is On3's full rankings: https://www.on3.com/college/rankings/pl...

The USC Trojans announced the hiring of Mike Ekeler as the Special Teams Coordinator, Assistant Head Coach, and Linebackers Coach. Does this signify a bigger shakeup is coming within the defensive staff? National pundits have finally jumped on board and announced that USC is "targeting" and "finalizing" a deal with Gary Patterson to make him the next defensive coordinator. Is i...

The College Football season is officially over, so what better time for everyone to release their way-too-early rankings for next week? Where do the USC Trojans rank? Let's get into it! Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Drop your comments below! Use promo code USCLAFB on Sleeper and get 100% match up to $100! https://Sleeper.com/promo/USCLAFB . Terms and...

After teasing that the USC Trojans would announce their defensive coordinator yesterday (1/19), we are now at the end of today (1/20), and there has still not been an announcement. There is, however, some chatter about some potential movement on the defensive staff based on the potential hire. Our friend USC J was the first to report that if Gary Patterson is officially hired as the DC, then secon...

The Indiana Hoosiers proved to be a team of destiny after winning the National Championship in just Year 2 of the Curt Cignetti era. Why haven't the USC Trojans been able to have this kind of success yet? Can they achieve this with the current strategy that they have deployed? Should we see a large leap next season? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Use...

We are still on defensive coordinator watch for the USC Trojans , but they did just make a really good, sneaky hire to the coaching staff. Former Kansas State Strength and Conditioning Director and Coach Tru's protege, Ray Thomas, was added to the USC strength staff. What does this hire say about the program? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Use promo c...

After gaining the commitment of DB Aaryn Washington, the USC Trojans are trending for several other prospects. One of those is elite 4-star wide receiver Eric McFarland. The IMG Academy prospect is one of the top receivers in the 2027 class, after reclassifying from 2028. Ironically, he will now be teammates with USC's commit Aaryn Washington, who just transferred to IMG from Mater Dei. Will this...

The USC Trojans look to be close to announcing their defensive coordinator hire. Will it be a seasoned, out-of-house option, or, after a long search, will they end up hiring from within? It is looking like veteran, Hall of Fame coach, Gary Patterson, is the top out-of-house option. How close are we to reaching the finish line? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Cha...

The USC Trojans are deep in their recruiting pursuit of top 2027 prospects, and that includes 4-star EDGE KJ Green. Where do the Trojans stand, and what is the latest on his recruitment? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Poly Bowl Interview With Rivals: https://www.on3.com/teams/usc-trojans/news/poly-bowl-spotlight-georgia-edge-kj-green-is-eyeing-usc-and...

The moment that many USC Trojans fans had been waiting for, and it came at the midnight hour, just before the transfer portal officially closed. Talented freshman defensive back Alex Graham has officially re-signed with the Trojans. What does this mean for the future of the defense, and where does he fit as a potential starter next year? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB...

The USC Trojans looked as though they would make it to the end of the transfer portal without a lot of drama; however, freshman linebacker AJ Tuitele announced that he would enter the portal just before the portal closed. Did this come from the USC side or Tuilele's side? Is there a possibility that USC will add another linebacker from the portal? Tune in and make sure to subscribe to the USC LAFB...

The USC Trojans currently have one commit in the 2027 class, elite DB Aaryn Washington. They have been in heavy pursuit of his Mater Dei teammate, DB Danny Lang. I provide the latest update on where his recruitment stands, plus an update on Washington's offseason move. Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Original Rivals report: https://www.on3.com/rivals/n...

The College Football Transfer Portal officially closes on Friday, January 16th, but the USC Trojans are reportedly done making any more additions. Let's take a look at the nine players added and the impact that they can have. Is this a solid class, or a bit underwhelming? Plus, where did all of the Trojans that left USC end up? What do these departures say about the program and its direction? Tune...

We spoke about the possibility two days ago, but it is looking likely that the USC Trojans will indeed hire Mike Ekeler away from Nebraska to come there as their new special teams coordinator. Here is everything you need to know about him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjFsVToWxO8 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 added to their roster last night by signing former Wisconsin tight end Tucker Ashcraft. Ashcraft will come in as the most seasoned tight end on the roster and one who will be tasked with operating as essentially an extra tackle in the run game. Let's talk about how he fits within this Lincoln Riley offense. Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel...

After weeks have passed, we finally heard from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, and he addressed the game with the USC Trojans and why it is going to be currently on pause. Does this vindicate USC as we all expected? 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 ....

The future is extremely bright for USC Trojans freshman defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart. Today, it was announced that he earned freshman All-American honors from the Football Writers Association of America. He joins an exclusive and elite list of recipients. 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 $1...

When former USC Trojans QB Husan Longstreet entered the transfer portal, it was under the understanding that he wanted the opportunity to start next year. With Jayden Maiava returning, that felt unlikely at USC. However, his decision to sign with a school that already signed two QBs in the portal, including the top-rated player in Sam Leavitt, is interesting. Was there more to this? Tune in and ma...

The USC Trojans announced the re-signing of both Alani Noa and Ta'Mere Robinson. This means that USC has retained all five opening day starters on the offensive line. What do each of these players mean to the future of the program, who still remain unsigned, and what is the roster total now? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Use promo code USCLAFB on Sle...

It is January 13th, and the USC Trojans still do not have a defensive coordinator. Could that be changing soon? Ryan provides the latest intel on the search, plus more names emerge, and a possible flyer! 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 conditi...