Ryan Kartje is the USC beat writer at the Los Angeles Times. He joined The Times after six years with the Southern California News Group, where he covered everything from Vin Scully’s retirement to LaVar Ball’s rise to the NFL’s rebirth in L.A. His features work has been honored by the Associated Press Sports Editors, as well as several other regional press groups. A Michigan native and University of Michigan graduate, Kartje previously wrote for Fox Sports Wisconsin and the Bloomington (Ind.) Herald-Times.
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After two losses in three weeks, there are a lot of fair questions being asked about Trojans coach Lincoln Riley.
Lincoln Riley believes USC has the “makings of a really good team” despite a loss to Minnesota that critically compromises their playoff chances.
Oct. 5, 2024
Miller Moss proved his toughness against Wisconsin, but the USC quarterback is being exposed to a high level of punishment from opposing Big Ten teams.
Oct. 4, 2024
USC senior linebacker Raesjon Davis, not making the impact he hoped, will preserve his final season of eligibility and play as a redshirt senior.
Oct. 1, 2024
Reggie Bush wants to USC to pay the legal fees he’s accrued for trying to get his Heisman Trophy back, something the university isn’t willing to do.
Sept. 30, 2024
In his 17 games as a college defensive coordinator, D’Anton Lynn has proved to be a virtuoso of the halftime adjustment.
Sept. 30, 2024
A botched punt and early miscues put the Trojans in a hole against the visiting Badgers, but a strong second half gave USC a victory on Saturday afternoon.
Sept. 28, 2024
Former USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch will make his return to the Coliseum as Wisconsin’s safeties coach when the Badgers play USC on Saturday.
Sept. 27, 2024
USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander’s relationship with the Trojans is ‘severed’ due to his limited playing time, his guardian told The Times.
Sept. 25, 2024