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LOS ANGELES — Entering his fifth season at USC, head coach Lincoln Riley faces one of the most important years of his tenure with the Trojans. Since arriving in Los Angeles, Riley has transformed USC into one of college football’s premier recruiting destinations while continuing to build one of the nation’s most explosive offenses. Now, with the program entering another challenging Big Ten campaign, expectations remain as high as ever. The 2026 season presents a fresh opportu

LOS ANGELES — As USC prepares for another demanding Big Ten campaign, all eyes will once again be on quarterback Jayden Maiava. After emerging as USC’s starting quarterback and returning for the 2026 season, Maiava enters the year as one of the conference’s most experienced signal-callers. His development will be one of the biggest factors in determining how far the Trojans can go this fall. Known for his strong arm, mobility and poise under pressure, Maiava gives head coach

LOS ANGELES — Football season is almost here. With just one month remaining until kickoff, excitement continues to build around the USC football program as the Trojans prepare to open the 2026 season on Aug. 29 against San José State at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. After an offseason filled with recruiting success, roster development and high expectations, USC enters the year looking to take another step forward in the Big Ten. Head coach Lincoln Riley returns an experi

The Big Ten enters the 2026 season with several legitimate national championship contenders, a crowded second tier and multiple programs beginning new eras. Ohio State and Oregon remain the conference’s standard entering August, but Indiana, USC, Michigan and Penn State should all have opportunities to stay in the College Football Playoff race. Farther down the rankings, Washington and Iowa appear capable of disrupting the conference standings, while UCLA begins a major rebui

LOS ANGELES — As UCLA prepares for the 2026 season, defensive back Brayden Loftin enters fall camp with an opportunity to become one of the Bruins’ most reliable contributors in the secondary. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media Under first-year head coach Bob Chesney, UCLA is looking to build a more physical and disciplined defense, and Loftin’s versatility makes him an important part of that effort. Capable of defending the pass while providing support against the run

LOS ANGELES — UCLA enters the 2026 season with several new faces expected to contribute on offense, and running back Anthony Woods is among the players poised to make an immediate impact. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media Woods brings speed, vision and physical running ability to a Bruins offense looking to establish a more balanced attack under first-year head coach Bob Chesney. As UCLA prepares for another challenging Big Ten schedule, a dependable rushing game will

LOS ANGELES — While quarterbacks and skill-position players often receive the most attention, success in the Big Ten begins at the line of scrimmage. For UCLA, offensive lineman Russell Wiers is expected to play an important role in building that foundation. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media Entering the 2026 season, Weir provides the Bruins with valuable size, experience and versatility along the offensive line. As UCLA prepares for its first season under head coach

LOS ANGELES — Few newcomers have generated as much excitement during UCLA’s offseason as wide receiver Mikey Matthews. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media After transferring to Westwood, Matthews arrives as one of the Bruins’ most dynamic offensive weapons. Known for his quickness, reliable hands and ability to create separation, the receiver is expected to play a significant role in UCLA’s passing attack during the program’s first season under head coach Bob Chesney. M

LOS ANGELES — The 2026 season represents a fresh start for UCLA football. With Bob Chesney entering his first year as head coach, the Bruins will begin a new chapter built around effort, discipline and a significantly reshaped roster. UCLA enters the fall looking to establish a clearer identity while becoming more competitive in its third season as a member of the Big Ten. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media Chesney arrives in Westwood after a successful run at James Ma

LOS ANGELES — Expectations are high in Los Angeles as USC enters the 2026 college football season looking to establish itself as a true Big Ten contender. After another productive offseason under head coach Lincoln Riley, the Trojans return one of the conference’s most experienced rosters while adding the nation’s consensus No. 1 recruiting class. USC opens the season with three consecutive home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, beginning with San José State on Aug.

LOS ANGELES — Every new era begins with a leader, and for UCLA football, that player is quarterback Nico Iamaleava. After arriving in Westwood during the offseason, Iamaleava has quickly become the face of a Bruins program entering its first season under head coach Bob Chesney. One of the nation’s most highly regarded quarterbacks, the former five-star recruit brings experience, arm talent and athleticism to a team looking to make its mark in the Big Ten. Photo: Peter Zhan /

LOS ANGELES — Cal Poly baseball moved one win away from a regional title Saturday night, defeating Saint Mary’s 14-1 in the winner’s bracket game of the NCAA Los Angeles Regional at Jackie Robinson Stadium. The Mustangs entered the matchup with momentum after opening the regional with a 6-2 win over Virginia Tech. Saint Mary’s came in with one of the biggest wins of the tournament after upsetting No. 1 overall seed UCLA 3-2 in its opener, but the Gaels could not carry that sa

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — No. 1 UCLA baseball rallied from a five-run deficit to defeat No. 13 Oregon 9-6 on May 10 at Jackie Robinson Stadium, using a five-run eighth inning to complete one of its biggest comeback wins of the season. The Bruins trailed 6-1 after Oregon’s five-run fourth inning, but UCLA answered with eight unanswered runs to take the series finale and clinch the weekend series. The win moved UCLA to 46-5 overall and 26-1 in Big Ten play. Photo: Peter Zhan / Side

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — No. 13 Oregon put itself in position to win a road series against No. 1 UCLA on May 10, building a 6-1 lead before falling 9-6 in the series finale at Jackie Robinson Stadium. The Ducks controlled the middle innings behind a strong start from Miles Gosztola and a five-run fourth inning, but UCLA answered late with eight unanswered runs to take the rubber match. Oregon moved to 36-14 overall and 18-9 in Big Ten play after the loss. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sid

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — No. 18 USC baseball secured the weekend series against Nevada with an 11-3 win Friday night at Dedeaux Field, using early offense and steady pitching to control the matchup. The Trojans built momentum in the opening innings and continued to apply pressure throughout the game, giving Nevada little room to climb back into the contest. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media. USC’s lineup set the tone with aggressive at-bats and consistent production acro

LOS ANGELES — UCLA softball closed out the regular season with a statement performance Sunday afternoon at Easton Stadium, defeating Oregon 11-3 in five innings on Senior Day. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media The Bruins entered the final game of the weekend looking to avoid a series sweep, and they wasted little time taking control. After dropping the first two games of the series, UCLA answered with its biggest offensive performance of the weekend, using early home

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — UCLA closed out Senior Day in dominant fashion, defeating No. 11 Oregon 11–3 in a five-inning run-rule victory at Easton Stadium. The Bruins came out swinging early, putting pressure on Oregon right away with two runs in the first inning before exploding for six more in the second. From that point on, UCLA never lost control of the game. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media Even when Oregon answered with three runs in the third inning, the Bruins st

Los Angeles, Calif. — Oregon’s Sunday at Easton Stadium ended in a tough 11–3 loss to No. 5 UCLA, but the score did not erase what the Ducks had already proved that weekend. No. 11 Oregon entered the finale with the series already secured after a huge 13–11 win the day before, marking another major statement against one of the nation’s best programs. Photo: Peter Zhan/ Sideline Frames Media UCLA jumped ahead early with an eight-run lead through two innings, but Oregon did not

PASADENA, Calif. — UCLA football closed out spring practice Saturday afternoon at the Rose Bowl with its 2026 Spring Game, giving fans an early look at the Bruins under head coach Bob Chesney. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media Team Blue edged Team White, 24-17, in UCLA’s first spring game under Chesney. The scrimmage brought a game-like feel back to Pasadena, with live reps, rotating lineups, and a strong crowd atmosphere as the Bruins continued building toward the 20

LOS ANGELES — Sacramento State closed its weekend series at Jackie Robinson Stadium with a major road win Sunday afternoon, defeating No. 1 UCLA 9-6. The Bruins had already taken the first two games of the series, but Sacramento State avoided the sweep with one of its strongest offensive performances of the weekend. The Hornets scored five runs in the third inning and added three more in the seventh to hand UCLA one of its few losses of the season. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sidelin