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USC Silences Record White Out Crowd in 31-23 Victory Over Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — No. 19 USC delivered one of its most significant victories of the 2026 season Saturday night, defeating Penn State 31-23 in front of a record-breaking 114,419 fans during the Nittany Lions' annual White Out game at Beaver Stadium. Facing one of college football's most intimidating environments, the Trojans overcame a hostile crowd and a determined Penn State team to secure their second consecutive Big Ten victory. The win improved USC to 6-1 overall and
Peter Zhan
Oct 104 min read
UCLA
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Bob Chesney Begins a New Era for UCLA Football
LOS ANGELES — UCLA football entered the 2026 season with a new leader and a different identity as Bob Chesney took over as the 20th head coach in program history. Chesney arrived in Westwood after two seasons at James Madison, where he built one of the most successful Group of Five programs in the country. He guided the Dukes to a 21-6 record, an undefeated Sun Belt campaign in 2025, the program’s first Sun Belt championship and its first appearance in the College Football Pl
Brayden Loftin Ready to Take the Next Step in UCLA’s Secondary
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
Anthony Woods Ready to Make an Impact in UCLA’s Backfield
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
UCLA Football Shows Early Energy in 2026 Spring Game Showcase
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
USC Player Spotlight: King Miller Anchors the Trojans’ Backfield
LOS ANGELES — As USC’s offense continues its undefeated start to the 2026 season, running back King Miller has established himself as one of the most dependable pieces in the Trojans’ attack. Wearing No. 8, Miller enters his redshirt sophomore season no longer as an unexpected contributor, but as an established presence in Lincoln Riley’s offense. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media His path to that role has been anything but conventional. Miller arrived at USC as a wal
Jayden Maiava Throws Five Touchdowns as USC Defeats Louisiana 49-30
LOS ANGELES — USC closed out its nonconference schedule with another victory Saturday night, defeating Louisiana 49-30 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum behind a career night from quarterback Jayden Maiava. The win moved the No. 14 Trojans to 3-0 on the season. Louisiana created an early opportunity when Avery Demery intercepted Maiava on USC’s opening possession. The Ragin’ Cajuns turned the takeaway into a 47-yard field goal, taking a 3-0 lead before the Trojans settled
One Month Until Kickoff: USC Ready to Begin a New Season
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. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media 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.
Jayden Maiava Headlines USC’s 2026 Campaign
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. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media Known for his strong arm, mobility and pois
Football
Penn State Falls Short Against USC in Record-Breaking White Out at Beaver Stadium
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State delivered a determined performance in front of the largest crowd in Beaver Stadium history Saturday night, but the Nittany Lions ultimately fell 31-23 to No. 19 USC in their annual White Out game. A record-breaking 114,419 fans filled Beaver Stadium, transforming the venue into a sea of white for one of college football's most recognizable traditions. Despite the electric atmosphere and several promising offensive drives, Penn State was unabl
Peter Zhan
Oct 163 min read
Louisiana Holds Off UAB for 21-14 Home Victory
LAFAYETTE, La. — Louisiana returned to the win column Saturday night, using a strong rushing attack and a pair of late defensive stops to defeat UAB 21-14 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium. The Ragin’ Cajuns established their identity early, controlling possession and consistently finding success on the ground. Louisiana opened the scoring with a 14-play drive that ended with Steven Blanco powering into the end zone from one yard out. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media Qu
Peter Zhan
Sep 212 min read
UCLA Pulls Away From San Diego State for 28-10 Victory
PASADENA, Calif. — UCLA turned a scoreless first half into a convincing second-half performance Saturday, defeating San Diego State 28-10 at the Rose Bowl in Bob Chesney’s first home game as the Bruins’ head coach. Neither offense found much rhythm early. UCLA moved into scoring position during the second quarter, but quarterback Nico Iamaleava was intercepted in the end zone by San Diego State’s Mike Lindsay. The Bruins were later stopped on fourth down, sending the teams in
Peter Zhan
Sep 52 min read
Lincoln Riley Looks to Lead USC Back Into Big Ten Title Contention
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
Peter Zhan
Aug 22 min read
2026 Big Ten Football Preseason Power Rankings
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
Peter Zhan
Aug 26 min read
Baseball / Softball
Cal Poly Rolls Past Saint Mary’s in NCAA Los Angeles Regional
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
Michael Xu
May 303 min read
No. 1 UCLA Rallies Past No. 13 Oregon Behind Late Grand Slam
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
Mick Xu
May 112 min read
Oregon Builds Early Lead Before Falling to No. 1 UCLA in Series Finale
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
Mick Xu
May 102 min read
No. 18 USC Powers Past Nevada to Clinch Weekend Series
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
Mick Xu
May 92 min read
UCLA Softball Powers Past Oregon in Run-Rule Win on Senior Day
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
Peter Zhan
May 42 min read
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USC Silences Record White Out Crowd in 31-23 Victory Over Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — No. 19 USC delivered one of its most significant victories of the 2026 season Saturday night, defeating Penn State 31-23 in front of a record-breaking 114,419 fans during the Nittany Lions' annual White Out game at Beaver Stadium. Facing one of college football's most intimidating environments, the Trojans overcame a hostile crowd and a determined Penn State team to secure their second consecutive Big Ten victory. The win improved USC to 6-1 overall and
Peter Zhan
Oct 104 min read
Louisiana Holds Off UAB for 21-14 Home Victory
LAFAYETTE, La. — Louisiana returned to the win column Saturday night, using a strong rushing attack and a pair of late defensive stops to defeat UAB 21-14 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium. The Ragin’ Cajuns established their identity early, controlling possession and consistently finding success on the ground. Louisiana opened the scoring with a 14-play drive that ended with Steven Blanco powering into the end zone from one yard out. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media Qu
Peter Zhan
Sep 212 min read
UCLA Powers Past Purdue 52-38 in Big Ten Opener
PASADENA, Calif. — UCLA opened Big Ten play with its most explosive offensive performance of the season Saturday night, defeating Purdue 52-38 at the Rose Bowl to improve to 3-0 under first-year head coach Bob Chesney. The Bruins produced 645 yards of total offense, their highest total since 2019. UCLA wasted little time establishing the tempo. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava connected with Semaj Morgan for a 20-yard touchdown on the Bruins’ opening possession, and the pair struck
Peter Zhan
Sep 204 min read
Jayden Maiava Throws Five Touchdowns as USC Defeats Louisiana 49-30
LOS ANGELES — USC closed out its nonconference schedule with another victory Saturday night, defeating Louisiana 49-30 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum behind a career night from quarterback Jayden Maiava. The win moved the No. 14 Trojans to 3-0 on the season. Louisiana created an early opportunity when Avery Demery intercepted Maiava on USC’s opening possession. The Ragin’ Cajuns turned the takeaway into a 47-yard field goal, taking a 3-0 lead before the Trojans settled
Peter Zhan
Sep 132 min read
UCLA Pulls Away From San Diego State for 28-10 Victory
PASADENA, Calif. — UCLA turned a scoreless first half into a convincing second-half performance Saturday, defeating San Diego State 28-10 at the Rose Bowl in Bob Chesney’s first home game as the Bruins’ head coach. Neither offense found much rhythm early. UCLA moved into scoring position during the second quarter, but quarterback Nico Iamaleava was intercepted in the end zone by San Diego State’s Mike Lindsay. The Bruins were later stopped on fourth down, sending the teams in
Peter Zhan
Sep 52 min read
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