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A USC student was one of the three people killed in a fiery crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck in the Bay Area this week, the university confirmed.

USC fans celebrated after the Trojans rallied in the fourth quarter for a 19-13 victory over UCLA. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 23, 2024.

Ring the Victory Bell, the USC Trojans have won the battle of Los Angeles.  USC rallied in the fourth quarter for 19-13 victory over crosstown rivals UCLA to qualify for a bowl game with their sixth win of the season.  Sophomore quarterback Jayden Maiava threw for 221 yards and a touchdown in the win.  “Jayden has been able to make…

USC, UCLA, and the rest of Los Angeles prepare as the two powerhouse football program play their annual crosstown clash. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Nov. 22, 2024.

An old rivalry begins a new chapter Saturday when USC and UCLA meet for the first time as members of the Big Ten Conference.

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After reaching 1,000 career points two games faster than Caitlin Clark, USC sophomore JuJu Watkins discusses her relationship with the former Iowa star and what viewers can expect from her new documentary series “On The Rise: JuJu Watkins.”

California Live correspondent Paul Costabile celebrates the biggest rivalry in California collegiate sports: USC vs. UCLA. Ahead of this weekend’s highly anticipated game to claim the coveted Victory Bell, Paul goes tailgating with Bruins at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl and Trojan’s at The LA Memorial Coliseum to see which school reigns supreme. 

Jayden Maiava passed for 259 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another score in his first start for Southern California, leading the Trojans to a 28-20 victory over slumping Nebraska on Saturday. Woody Marks rushed for 146 yards for USC (5-5, 3-5 Big Ten), and Maiava capped his eventful debut start by making a 2-yard TD run with 2:45 to play. The UNLV...

USC’s football program has been fined $50,000 and placed on probation for one year.

John Robinson, one of the most successful football coaches in USC history, has died at 89. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2024.

Long-time USC football and NFL coach John Robinson, who led the Trojans to a national title in 1978, has died at age 89.

After leading the University of Southern California through the pandemic and student protests, President Carol Folt will be stepping down July 2025. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2024.

University of Southern California President Carol Folt announced she will step down from her role at the end of the academic year on July 1, 2025 in an email to students and staff Friday morning.

USC President Carol Folt announced Friday she will retire as president in July at the end of the academic year. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8. 2024.

Jonah Coleman ran for 104 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and Washington held off a furious second-half rally by USC for a 26-21 victory Saturday night that snapped a two-game losing streak. Will Rogers threw for 262 yards for the Huskies against their former Pac-12 foes before realignment dismantled the conference. The victory extended Washington’s 19-game winning streak at…

Miller Moss threw an interception in the third quarter, the defense allowed two touchdown drives in the fourth — including one after a blocked field goal — and USC blew another late lead, losing 29-28 at Maryland on Saturday to extend its season-sinking skid to three. The Trojans (3-4, 1-4 Big Ten) have lost their four games by a combined 14...

Tyler Warren caught 17 passes to tie the FBS single-game record for tight ends, Ryan Barker hit a 36-yard field goal in overtime and No. 4 Penn State rallied from a 14-point deficit in the second half for a 33-30 victory over Southern California on Saturday. Drew Allar passed for a career-high 391 yards and two touchdowns despite three interceptions…

In many ways, Sam Perez was destined to be a USC student and play in the marching band. Now, the grad student will be traveling to USC Football’s matchup against the University of Minnesota’s Golden Gophers.

In many ways, Sam Perez was destined to be a USC student and play in the marching band. Now, the grad student will be traveling to USC Football’s matchup against the University of Minnesota’s Golden Gophers. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for the NBC4 News at 4 a.m. on Oct. 11, 2024.