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USC coach Lane Kiffin has made it clear that he wants to instill an increased physical presence in the USC offense in 2013, and a key factor in doing that will be an emphasis on a power run game. For longtime USC fans, this is music to their ears...

USC TROJANS 2012 record: 7-6 2012 conference record: 5-4 Returning starters: Offense: 8; defense: 6; special teams: 1 Top returners: WR Marqise Lee, TB Silas Redd, TE Xavier Grimble, TE Randall Telfer, OL Kevin Graf, DL Leonard Williams,...

LOS ANGELES -- Injuries continue to be one of the big stories for the Trojans this spring as it was confirmed after practice that both George Farmer and Su'a Cravens will undergo knee surgeries. The news was more dire for Farmer after Kiffin confi...

It was a spirited, full-pads practice session for the Trojans on Thursday and one that featured a nice performance from the offense. This was welcome news to USC coach Lane Kiffin, particularly after the defense had dominated a practice earlier in th...

The Trojans are navigating through their share of injuries this spring. But at this time of year, as long as the injuries are not serious, they can offer a mixed blessing of sorts. When one player is forced to sit on the sideline, it gives anothe...

The Trojans wrapped up the second week of spring ball with a scrimmage at the Coliseum that featured a strong performance from the defensive front. "I really thought the front seven on the first-unit defense played well," USC coach Lane Kiffin sai...

The Trojans put an emphasis on the offensive line during the Thursday full-pads practice, and coach Lane Kiffin liked what he saw. "I thought the offensive line responded well today," Kiffin said. "We had some issues on Tuesday with fumbled snaps ...

As the Trojans begin the second week of spring ball sessions, they held a full pads practice on Tuesday without quarterback Max Wittek and wide receiver Marqise Lee. Both players suffered knee injuries last Saturday prior to the Coliseum scrimmage...

It's easy to notice the upbeat style of play through the first two days of USC spring ball, and it was evident on Thursday with a team drill that featured some explosive plays from the offense. The team drill started off strong for the defense, as...

After Monday's 21-7 loss to Georgia Tech in the Hyundai Sun Bowl finished a 7-6 season, USC is more than happy to leave a disappointing 2012 behind.

Who to watch: This could be another national showcase for USC wide receiver Marqise Lee to prove that he is the most dynamic player in the country. Lee won the Biletnikoff Award winner and was named the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year after a sea...

1. Defending the option: Don't look now, USC defense, but another variation of an option offense is on the way. After giving up big numbers against spread option teams in 2012 - most notably 730 total yards and 61 points against Oregon - the Trojans ...

Our look back at the USC offense for 2012 and a look ahead for what to expect in 2013. What was good in 2012: The Trojans had the best wide receiver in football in Marqise Lee, and it wasn't even close. Check any measurement you want; the Biletnik...

There are a lot of questions facing USC in 2013, including the play of Max Wittek, Robert Woods' decision to stay or enter the NFL draft and Lane Kiffin's coaching hot seat.

A big win over Arizona State, led by the beleaguered defense, has USC feeling good heading into a huge showdown with rival UCLA.

USC's offensive stars in their part in a 38-17 win over Arizona State, but it was the surprisingly dominate play of the defense that really shined.