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Dear Athletic Communications Professionals, My name is Peter Zhan, and I am a student journalist and the founder of Sideline Frames. Over the past year, I have covered college and professional sporting events and have learned how important student journalism is to schools and communities. Through this experience, I have also seen the challenges many independent student journalists face when applying for media credentials. Student journalists play an important role in document

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

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Angel City FC heads to CPKC Stadium this weekend for one of its toughest road tests of the season as it takes on the Kansas City Current. After a narrow 2-1 defeat to Racing Louisville FC, Angel City enters the match looking to quickly return to the win column. Despite the result, the club controlled possession for much of the match and created several dangerous scoring opportunities, showing positive signs heading into a difficult matchup against one of th

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