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An up-and-down sophomore season and competition from Anthony Sarao could have made Lamar Dawson fold. But the junior middle linebacker rose to the challenge this spring.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2013

Marcus Martin is taking the adjustment from left guard to center in stride, getting as much mentoring as possible from Khaled Holmes.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2013

There wasn't much on the stat sheet from USC fullbacks last season. For the Trojans to be more successful in 2013, sophomores Soma Vainuku and Jahleel Pinner need to be seen more.

A lively quarterback competition and the return of the dynamic Marqise Lee are just two things to look forward to with the Trojans this year

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2013

Lane Kiffin is trying to change the USC culture after last season's disaster, but does firing Kennedy Polamalu really do that in a positive way?

Story | Conversation | February 10, 2013

Alabama's dominating win in the BCS National Championship Game stirs memories of the USC Trojans' similar days of domination. Now, USC must rediscover those old winning ways.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2013

Matt Barkley unwittingly added another log to the Lane Kiffin fire this week, questioning the coach's play-calling on the Dan Patrick Show.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2012

Newly minted No. 1 Notre Dame comes to the Coliseum feeling good, while the Trojans are licking their wounds. But USC's offense might be too much for the Irish.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2012

Steve Bisheff writes that the USC's loss to Arizona featured questionable coaching and a lack of discipline, two hallmarks of the Trojans this year.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2012

They have different offenses and personalities, but dig deeper and you'll notice similarities between Lane Kiffin and Rich Rodriguez.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2012

To recover from a disappointing loss to Stanford, No. 13 USC relied on an old friend, rushing for 296 yards in a 27-9 victory over California.

Before the season began, the USC Trojans figured to not have much trouble in the Pac-12. But the rest of the division suddenly looks resurgent.

Story | Conversation | September 13, 2012

An easy victory gave USC Trojans coach Lane Kiffin a chance to empty the benches early against Hawaii, giving first-year players some valuable experience.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2012

Jeremy Hogue writes that with the No. 1 ranking come higher expectations.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2012

With his last three games as evidence, sophomore wide receiver Marqise Lee is becoming the best player on the USC Trojans.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2012

While some of the focus Saturday will shift to Norm Chow returning against USC as a head coach, Hawaii faces quite the (obvious) test on the field, particularly with an unproven starter at the helm in QB Sean Schroeder.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2012