USC Trojans

The USC Trojans represent the University of Southern California, competing in the Big Ten Conference from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, a historic venue that has hosted two Olympics. The Trojans embody Hollywood glamour and West Coast excellence, with a brand recognized worldwide. USC has made the move from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten in 2024. The program's cardinal and gold, Traveler the horse, and the Fight On spirit are iconic. Trojan fans span the globe, with the program benefiting from its location in the nation's second-largest media market. USC remains one of college football's most storied and successful programs.

USC football began in 1888, and the program has won 11 national championships and produced seven Heisman Trophy winners—more than any other school. John McKay, Pete Carroll, and other legendary coaches built dynasties. Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart, Carson Palmer, and countless others have worn the cardinal and gold. The rivalry with UCLA—the Battle for the Victory Bell—divides Los Angeles. USC's 2024 move to the Big Ten ended nearly a century in the Pac-12. The Trojans' identity as a national power that attracts the nation's best talent has endured through coaching changes and conference realignment.