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Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC wide receiver Makai Lemon speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

USC Receiver Makai Lemon Earns MVP Despite Trojans’ Heartbreaking Loss

Cory Pappas

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Sep 27, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Huge Homecoming Win for Illinois Against USC

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 27, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks onto the field prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Reveals USC Trojans 'Riled Up' Fighting Illini Before Game

Angela Miele

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Sep 27, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois' Bret Bielema Delivers Legendary Line Following Win Over USC

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 27, 2025

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Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Three Instant Observations From Illinois' 34-32 Win Over USC

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 27, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley talks with players during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium.

Reviewing Questionable Call in USC Trojans' Comeback Bid in Upset Loss to Illinois

Charlie Viehl

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Sep 27, 2025

Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USC Trojans' Starting Offensive Lineman Ruled Out with Injury vs. Illinois

Angela Miele

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Sep 27, 2025

The Trojans nearly pulled off a trick play in the second quarter.

USC Debuts Incredibly Creative Trick Play for 75-Yard Touchdown Erased by Penalty

Tom Dierberger

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Sep 27, 2025

Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) throws a pass during a warmup prior to the game against the Villanova Wildcats at Beaver Stadium. Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

AP top 25 poll: Week 5 college football games most likely to shake up the rankings

Ryan Young

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Sep 27, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Star Defensive Player Out with Illness vs. Illinois

Angela Miele

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Sep 27, 2025

Nick Saban is on stage at ESPN College GameDay ahead of the University of Oklahoma-Michigan College football game on Sep 6, 2025 in Norman.

What Nick Saban Said About USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley on ESPN's College GameDay

Charlie Viehl

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Sep 27, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

USC Legend Matt Leinart Challenges Trojans Before Illinois Matchup

Teddy King

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Sep 27, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) celebrates a touchdown by teammate Ca'Lil Valentine (5) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Staff Picks: Who Wins Illinois Football vs. USC?

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 27, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) talks with Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Defensive Struggles Come to Light, Fall 34-32 to Illinois Fighting Illini

Kendell Hollowell

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Sep 27, 2025

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

USC’s Path to Big Ten Championship Changes After Latest Rankings

Caden Handwork

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Sep 27, 2025

The biggest games on the Week 5 college football schedule you should be watching today.

College football's best games today: What you should watch in Week 5

James Parks

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Sep 27, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks onto the field prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Offers Trio of Three-Star Recruits: Can the Illini Land Them?

Jared Shlensky

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Sep 26, 2025

Nov 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane (8) participates in pregame warmups against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Injury Update for Ja'Kobi Lane, Elijah Paige Before Illinois Matchup

Kendell Hollowell

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Sep 27, 2025

College football analyst Rece Davis selected the USC Trojans to win this weekend against the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Rece Davis picks winner of USC-Illinois on Saturday

Matt De Lima

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Sep 26, 2025

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