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A look at nine positions marked by competition this offseason at USC. Quarterback Cody Kessler, Max Wittek and Max Browne all had their moments this past spring, but after 15 workouts, USC head coach Lane Kiffin decided that this was a battle t...

At every major college football program across the country spring ball represents a time not just for the established stars to refine their skills, but also for the lesser-knowns to take a step forward to show that they might be ready to contribute. ...

The Trojans hit Brian Kennedy-Howard Jones Field one last time on Thursday before they take part in the team's spring game on Saturday in the Coliseum. Donning shorts and helmets, the practice was the least physical of the last four and a half weeks ...

LOS ANGELES -- It was a day for the offense on Saturday at the Coliseum, as the Trojans put together one of their most impressive offensive displays of the spring. There were multiple contributors during the scrimmage, including Max Wittek and Mar...

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...

When the news came out that USC receiver George Farmer had suffered torn ligaments in his knee that would require surgery it brought a deflating sound from the Trojan family. USC fans who had watched Farmer fight through injuries during his first...

The dialogue with ESPN Watch List member Ermon Lane (Homestead, Fla./Homestead) began through social media recently, as assistant coach Tee Martin sent the highly coveted receiver a couple messages. On Wednesday, Lane had his first phone conversat...

Defensive end Connor Humphreys (Portland, Ore./Central Catholic) answered the phone on Monday morning without grand expectations. After all, USC assistant coach Mike Summers was on the other end and Humphreys was well aware of the Trojans' reluctance...

LOS ANGELES -- The Trojans held a scrimmage on Saturday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, with the offense having the most balanced day of the spring. "I thought this was the best day for the offense in terms of having a good balance of runnin...

The Trojans returned to the spring practice field on Tuesday with a full pads session that was dominated by the defense, particularly the front seven. It's been a familiar theme of spring to see the defense playing well, and that's a sign that the...

Biletnikoff Winner Marqise Lee is set as one starting wide receiver for USC, but the battle to find Robert Woods' replacement is one of the most important of the spring.

LOS ANGELES -- The USC Trojans held a full-pads practice Saturday in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which included a 52-play scrimmage that was dominated by the defense. "It was great to see the defense come out with such a physical mindset a...

LOS ANGELES -- The USC Trojans opened up the 2013 spring ball practice session with a spirited workout, which is typical for the first day of spring. "I thought things looked good today," USC coach Lane Kiffin said. "That is usually the case in sp...

Bishop Alemany (Mission Hills, Calif.) had a strong 2012 season in the always grueling Serra League of the CIF Southern Section, with receivers Steven Mitchell (USC) and Devin Ross (Colorado), along with promising 2015 prospect Desean Holmes, leading...

What positions does USC need to focus on in recruiting the 2014 class? Garry Paskwietz Cornerback: This might be the biggest need spot for the Trojans and with 20 available scholarships there just might be three corners taken in this class. The t...

With signing day now in the books, here's a look at where the current USC depth chart might stand on the offensive side of the ball with the new additions factored in. Quarterback Max Wittek (6-4, 235, RS So.) OR Cody Kessler (6-1, 215, RS So.)...