University of Southern California NCAA News

Kaiser High School Assistant Football Coach, Cameron Higgins and his University of Hawaii QB brother, Jeremy, came to Kaiser High School graduation Friday night to congratulate Savaii connected cousin, Winnie Markowitz.

Mike Williams, the wide receiver who served as the gold standard of wideouts during the Pete Carroll era and known for his attempt at an early entry into the NFL, is back playing football.

In this May 10, 2013 file photo, Buffalo Bills' Robert Woods runs with the ball during the rookie minicamp at their NFL football training facility in Orchard Park, N.Y. FILE - In this May 10, 2013 file photo, Buffalo Bills' Robert Woods runs with the ball during the rookie minicamp at their NFL football training facility in Orchard Park, N.Y. A ... (more)

Whether you love him or hate him - or are somewhere in between - one thing is for certain: 2013 is a "make or break" year for USC head coach Lane Kiffin .

This weekend in Los Angeles, Eagles rookies Zach Ertz and Matt Barkley are getting a taste of the NFL's big business as they take part in the NFL Players Association Rookie Premiere.

Former Calhoun standout Da'Rick Rogers goes through a drill during Buffalo Bills' rookie minicamp at the team's facility in Orchard Park, N.Y. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Eager to put behind his troubled past, receiver Da'Rick Rogers is grateful to the Buffalo Bills for providing him a shot at a future.

Oct 13, 2012; Seattle, WA, USA; USC Trojans guard John Martinez blocks Washington Huskies defensive tackle Danny Shelton during the game at CenturyLink Field.

It's been about six months since we parted ways with Defensive Coordinator Clancy Pendergast.

USC senior outside linebacker Devon Kennard has been named to the Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List, given to the nation's top defensive player that exemplifies strong character on and off the field.

Having competed in the Pac-12 South for two seasons, Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham knows what he's up against.

The deal is worth close to $4.3 million, with about $1.5 million guaranteed for the second of Buffalo's two second-round draft picks.

All players are equal, but some players are more equal than others. That's the basis of our Most Important Player series.

ESPN's Mel Kiper continues his look forward to the 2014 draft with some position-by-position rankings all this week.

In this Oct. 20, 2012 file photo, Southern California head coach Lane Kiffin removes his headset during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, in Los Angeles.

He's not serious about it. Not really. There is, however, just a hint in his voice that suggests he's not totally joking, either.

20, 2012 file photo, Southern California head coach Lane Kiffin removes his headset during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, in Los Angeles.

This weekend, the #1 USC Women's Water Polo team traveled to Harvard to compete for the NCAA championship, and after steamrolling their way to the final, they will compete their program's fourth national title against a team they expected to meet here from the start of the season: the Stanford Cardinal.

Today was the last day of rookie mini-camp for the Buffalo Bills before the organized team activities begin next week, where the veterans come in and start practicing as well.

Gone from the Cardinal and Gold are two of the most prolific Trojans of recent memory in the form of quarterback Matt Barkley and record-setting flanker Robert Woods.

Lane Kiffin had the nation's top-ranked team when last season started. But his Trojans finished 7-6. Colorado's Mike MacIntyre isn't the only coach trying to turn around a football program, and he and California's Sonny Dykes aren't the only coaches facing big questions.