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USC’s Playoff Push Begins | USC Trojans Football News
USC kicks off 2026 under Lincoln Riley’s fifth season, aiming for their first College Football Playoff appearance — and they’ve stacked the deck with big offseason moves. Gary Patterson, a Hall of Famer, takes over as defensive coordinator, diving into film since January, while Mike Ekeler joins as special teams coach. The Trojans also opened a $225M performance center, signaling serious investment in their future. With the No. 1 recruiting class, best roster retention in the NIL era, and 15 starters returning from last year’s nine-win squad, USC is shifting to a physical…
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