Reports: USC to keep Graham Harrell as OC, working to hire Todd Orlando as DC
Ever since starting left tackle Austin Jackson announced last week that he would leave school early for the NFL Draft, …
Erik McKinney
Erik McKinney began writing for WeAreSC in 2004, during his junior year at USC, covering the Trojans football team and recruiting. He then moved on to ESPN.com in 2011, where he served as the West Region recruiting reporter and then the Pac-12 recruiting reporter. He took over as publisher of WeAreSC in January, 2019.
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WeAreSC Mailbag
Readers this week had questions about the defensive coordinator search, offensive coordinator Graham Harrell, the direction of the football program, …
Vaughns, Tufele returning to USC
One day after USC suffered a big blow to its offensive line, as left tackle Austin Jackson announced he would …
USC 2020 football schedule released
The 2020 season won’t be an easy one for the USC Trojans, as difficult games dot the 12-game schedule, which …
Austin Jackson declares for NFL Draft
USC left tackle Austin Jackson announced on Wednesday afternoon that he will forgo his final year of eligibility and make …
Move Those Chains: Orgeron, ESPN’s 150 and Major Athletic Department Moves
It’s one thing to lose a game. It’s another to somehow lose a game you weren’t even playing. And it’s …
Slovis named to FWAA Freshman All-America Team
USC quarterback Kedon Slovis added another accolade as a result of his terrific freshman season, as he was named to …
Report: John David Baker moving to assistant coach
It looks as though Team Texas will be even more prominent for USC next season, as offensive coordinator Graham Harrell …
Plenty of movement around the Pac-12
Between coaching moves, players entering the transfer portal and announced early entrants into the NFL Draft–with still more to come–the …
WeAreSC Mailbag
In the first mailbag of the offseason, readers had questions about the defensive coordinator search, recruiting and “necessary resources,” among …
2019’s youth, injuries should benefit USC in 2020
There are more than a few issues this program needs to iron out before Alabama comes calling to open the …
Gary Bryant Jr. commits to USC
USC is finally on the board with an elite in-state recruit, as wide receiver Gary Bryant Jr. announced his commitment …
USC All-Decade Superlatives
Following a decade in which USC won two national championships and went to five Rose Bowls in six seasons, the …
Velus Jones back in the transfer portal
USC wide receiver Velus Jones will again explore his transfer options this offseason. This is the second time Jones has …
OLB coach Joe DeForest heads to NC State
The first coaching change off the season is official the day following USC’s 49-25 loss to Iowa in the Holiday …
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