(BCSNN) -- Oregon men’s basketball has assembled one of the nation’s deepest and most intriguing rosters for the 2026–27 season, adding a wave of Division I transfers and two highly regarded freshmen as head coach Dana Altman prepares for a new campaign.

Oregon men's basketball has announced the signing of transfer guard Jerry Easter II.

Easter comes to Oregon after spending his freshman season at USC in 2025-26, where he appeared in 29 games with seven starts. He averaged 4.4 points while shooting 43.6 percent from the field, along with 3.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 17.4 minutes per game.

(BCSNN) — USC men’s basketball has secured another cornerstone for its future, signing 2026 McDonald’s All‑American Christian Collins, head coach Eric Musselman announced Monday. Collins becomes the Trojans’ third incoming McDonald’s All‑American and the second straight from the Los Angeles area, reinforcing USC’s growing recruiting presence under Musselman.

The USC baseball team improved to 7-0 to start the season, beating Rice 4-2 on Sunday afternoon at Dedeaux Field to complete a three-game sweep of the Owls.

(BCSNN) — No. 10 Illinois built an early lead and never trailed, using a deep and efficient scoring effort to defeat USC 101–65 on Wednesday night at the Galen Center. The Illini (22–5, 13–3 Big Ten) had seven players score in double figures, the most by a Big Ten team in a road win over a power‑conference opponent in at least 15 seasons.

(BCSNN) — Braden Smith’s steal and layup with 23 seconds remaining sealed No. 5 Purdue’s 69–64 win over Southern California on Saturday, completing a comeback from a 14‑point deficit and pulling the Boilermakers into a first‑place tie with Nebraska atop the Big Ten standings.

(BCSNN) - The Alamo Bowl has a way of turning TCU quarterbacks into legends. On Friday night, in his first start and final game as a Horned Frog, Ken Seals added his name to the lore.

(BCSNN) - After finishing the regular season 9–3, No. 16 USC will make its first‑ever appearance in the Alamo Bowl when it faces TCU on Dec. 30 in San Antonio. The Trojans are seeking their third straight bowl victory and their second 10‑win season in four years under head coach Lincoln Riley.

(BCSNN | UPI) -  Lane Kiffin’s departure from Ole Miss for LSU sent shockwaves through the SEC, but let’s be clear: this isn’t a tragedy for the program, the conference, or even Kiffin himself. It’s the same story that plays out across college football every year. The only real victims are the fans.

USC Men's Basketball (10-1, 1-1 Big Ten) pulled out a gritty 68-61 win against the Washington State Cougars (3-8) in the Galen Center on Sunday, Dec. 14.

From Heisman winners to NFL stars, USC has long been a quarterback factory — a place where talent, swagger, and championship expectations collide under the bright lights of the Coliseum. These five signal-callers didn’t just lead the Trojans; they helped shape the identity of one of college football’s most storied programs. Here’s a look at the top five quarterbacks to ever wear the cardinal and gold.

(BCSNN) — USC’s air raid sputtered, the quarterback carousel spun, and the Trojans still walked out of Memorial Stadium with a win. No. 23 USC overcame its worst passing performance in seven years to edge Nebraska 21–17 Saturday night, thanks to King Miller’s legs and a timely trick play.

(BCSNN) — The Big Ten Conference is exploring a landmark partnership with a private equity firm that could inject more than $2 billion into its operations, according to multiple reports. Discussions have been ongoing since spring meetings earlier this year, with league officials considering the creation of a commercial entity - tentatively named Big Ten Enterprises - to house media rights, sponsorships, and other revenue-generating assets.

(BCSNN) — USC freshman guard Alijah Arenas, one of the most heralded recruits in the nation, will miss significant time after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee, the school announced. The injury, which occurred during practice, will require surgery and is expected to sideline Arenas for six to eight months, putting his entire 2025–26 season in jeopardy.

(BCSNN) — Dartmouth guard Ryan Cornish has committed to the University of Southern California, joining head coach Eric Musselman’s revamped roster for the 2025-26 season. Cornish, a First Team All-Ivy League selection, brings a wealth of experience and scoring ability to the Trojans after a standout four-year career with the Big Green.

LOS ANGELES — Jordan Marsh, the Big South’s Newcomer of the Year last season, is transferring to Southern California, the program announced. The former UNC Asheville guard, who averaged 18.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, becomes the eighth player to join the Trojans during the offseason.

(BCSNN) — Five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin has officially decommitted from USC, reopening his recruitment and scheduling visits to several top programs, including Ohio State, Alabama, Texas, and Florida State. Griffin, ranked as the No. 22 overall player and the No. 2 linebacker in the 2026 class, had been committed to the Trojans since July 2024 but opted to explore other options after USC enforced its policy against committed players taking official visits elsewhere.

Eric Dixon scored 24 of his game-high 28 points in the second half, helping lift Villanova past USC 60-59 in a defensive struggle in a quarterfinal matchup at the College Basketball Crown.

No. 20 Maryland men's basketball defeated USC, 88-71, in a wire-to-wire win at XFINITY Center. Maryland, No. 14 in the NCAA NET ranking, improved to 21-6 overall and 11-5 in Big Ten play. The Terps have now won four straight and eight of their last nine games.

USC safety Dennis Thurman has been named to the 22-member 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class.