Football

For Brandon and Alissa Pili, training is a family affair

The two Division I athletes balance watching their siblings and preparing to return to college athletics.

Carlo Jiménez
June 22

NCAA announces proposed preseason model for Division I football

The Division I Football Oversight Committee finalized a plan Thursday to begin summer athletic activities and preseason practice for the upcoming 2020 season. After the NBA announced it will resume its season in Orlando and the NHL released its adjusted postseason format, college football joined the list of leagues with a plan.

Ava Brand June 16

What is disassociation?

In the past decade Reggie Bush has relinquished his Heisman, been barred from campus and suffered complete erasure from USC Football history.

Aidan Berg June 10

NFL expands Rooney Rule to promote racial diversity among coaching candidates

In a world suddenly engulfed in protest and rage over race relations in the United States, advancing equal opportunity and exposing systematic oppression is at the forefront of American discourse. In the world of sports, the same conversation exists as the NFL recently ramped up its efforts to promote diversity and opportunity across the league.

Zach Gitlin June 5

Four-star 2021 quarterback Miller Moss commits to USC

Moss joins fellow four-star signal-caller Jake Garcia at the top of a top five recruiting class.

Aidan Berg, Jillian Carroll June 1

Former USC kicker Matt Boermeester wins Title IX case in appeals court

The California Court of Appeal reversed the trial decision of Judge Amy D. Hogue against former USC kicker Matthew Boermeester Thursday — an intimate partner violence charge that led to his expulsion from the university in 2017.

Faith Bonds, Sam Arslanian May 28

JT Daniels transfers to the University of Georgia

Redshirt sophomore JT Daniels is transferring to the University of Georgia. The former USC quarterback announced his decision Thursday via Twitter.

Sam Arslanian, Faith Bonds, Amanda Sturges May 28

A ‘Stepp’ in the Right Direction: Markese Stepp works to come back from season-ending injury

After not playing a snap in Week 1, Stepp was suddenly the lead running back by Week 8 against Arizona. He made the most of his opportunities again, rushing for 66 yards and a touchdown on a career-high 13 carries. Then it all came crashing down.

Trevor Denton April 29

Winners and losers of the 2020 NFL Draft

For the first time in what feels like an eternity, there was a major sporting event. The NFL Draft has come and gone, affording us all a much-needed influx of sports entertainment. With all 255 picks locked in, let’s take a look at some of the winners and losers of draft weekend.

Reagan Griffin Jr. April 26

Michael Pittman Jr. drafted by the Indianapolis Colts

The NFL has secured yet another gifted Trojan wideout in Michael Pittman Jr., who was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the No. 34 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on Friday.

Amanda Sturges April 24

USC takeaways from NFL Draft Day 1

Former USC left tackle Austin Jackson became the Trojan’s first first-round pick since Sam Darnold was taken by the New York Jets in 2018.

Ava Brand April 24

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