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UCLA, Virginia jump in AP Top 25 poll after big wins; Arizona, Arkansas drop in college basketball rankings

The first in-season poll of the 2026-27 season, released Monday, remained unchanged at the very top with Florida No. 1. However, throughout the poll, there was movement after a handful of upsets during the opening week of the season. The team ranked inside the preseason top 10 that took the biggest hit in the rankings this week was Arizona, as the Wildcats dropped seven spots to No. 12 after losing to UCLA in the opening game in Las Vegas.

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Kickoff time announced for USC's November 21 matchup with Maryland

This week, the USC football team will travel on the road for a massive clash with Indiana . Next week, however, the Trojans will be back at the Coliseum for their final home game of the regular season against Maryland . On Monday, the Big Ten announced the kickoff time for the matchup. USC-Maryland will kick off at 3:15 p.m. Pacific time and air on Big Ten Network. Every team in the league is required to play at least one conference game on Big Ten Network. Given that USC had not yet fulfilled that requirement yet and the Trojans ' other November contests are all against top ten opponents, the Maryland game being on BTN had felt inevitable for several weeks now. The question was merely what time the game would kick off—a question that has now been answered. The matchup with Maryland will also mark the final home game for USC's 2026 senior class, including quarterback Jayden Maiava. As is tradition, the Trojans will honor their seniors with a pregame ceremony. Contact/Follow @TrojansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of USC Trojans news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on

Los Angeles, CA · 20h

Essentially Sports

Big Ten Broadcast Catches JuJu Watkins in Disbelief After Making Career-High Mark Against Utah State

It took JuJu Watkins just two games to set a personal best and achieve a mark not seen in the NCAA in 25 years. Watkins dropped a double-double of 32 points and 16 rebounds to lead USC to a comprehensive 118-40 win. While Watkins breaks records regularly, she was a little surprised when told about a stat she registered. “Oh wow, I didn’t even know that,” Watkins said during the on-court interview after the game, when the reporter told her that her 16 rebounds were a career high. And this wasn’t the only remarkable feat Watkins achieved on the night. “In just her 2nd game back, JuJu Watkins bec...

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Game Night: CIF Playoffs – 2nd Round

While Downey is preparing to battle Cajon in the second round of the Division 4 playoffs, former Downey star Emari Demercado is playing running back for the Houston Texans. Demercado is shown here against the Chargers Sunday at SoFi Stadium. (Photo by Duane Barker). All kickoffs are at 7:00 unless...

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The No. 11-ranked UCLA Bruins are defending champions and underdogs—at least for now

The defending champs look a lot different. But even if they’re underdogs, it’s not smart to doubt UCLA. Just seven months ago, the UCLA Bruins tasted victory at the highest degree. They defeated the juggernaut South Carolina Gamecocks 79-51 to win the 2026 NCAA national championship. Fast forward...

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USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava Named Finalist for Freddie Solomon Community Spirit Award

LOS ANGELES—USC quarterback Jayden Maiava has been selected as a finalist for the Freddie Solomon Community Spirit Award, which recognizes leadership, character and service beyond the game of football. As USC's quarterback and a household name under one of football's most prominent spotlights, Maiava remains deeply grounded in service,...

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Boyadjian, Clutton, Nieves Named To WCC Men’s Soccer All-Academic Team

LOS ANGELES - LMU men's soccer's Anthony Boyadjian, Lewis Clutton and Ismail Nieves have earned All-Academic Honorable Mention from the West Coast Conference, which announced its 2026 Men's Soccer All-Academic Team on Monday. Boyadjian is a sophomore majoring in management and leadership. Clutton is a graduate student pursuing a master's...

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Troy Aikman calls out 'embarrassing' UCLA attendance as unbeaten Bruins chase CFP berth

One of just two undefeated teams remaining, the Bruins drew less than 25,000 to their last home game

Los Angeles, CA · 18h

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UCLA football has a chance to appear in the final Big Ten title game

The UCLA Bruins are just in their third season as a Big Ten Conference football team. Just a few years after being added to the conference UCLA has a chance to participate in the final Big Ten championship game. The Big Ten Conference announced on Monday that the 2026 Big Ten Conference championship game will be the last. An expanded College Football Playoff field has erased the need for the championship game, with the game potentially causing more harm than good for Big Ten teams eyeing a playoff run. It's not a Big Ten thing either, with all Power Four conferences set to end their championship games starting in 2027. Big Ten Conference commissioner Tony Petiti released a statement to accompany the Big Ten’s decision to cancel the Big Ten championship game beginning in 2027. “As we look ahead to a new College Playoff format, the Big Ten Conference is deeply grateful to the city of Indianapolis, the Indiana Sports Corp, Lucas Oil Stadium and the hundreds of thousands of fans who helped make the Big Ten football championship game a marquee event each season since its inception in 2011,” Petiti said. “We look forward to our final Discover Big

Los Angeles, CA · 19h

The LA Local

The LA Sentinel’s Student Athlete of the Week: Bryce “Squiddy” Johnson

South East senior quarterback Bryce “Squiddy” Johnson has the 13th most offensive yards in California, according to MaxPreps. The post The LA Sentinel’s Student Athlete of the Week: Bryce “Squiddy” Johnson appeared first on LA Local .

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Familiar foes Cal, No. 21 USC set to square off

Longtime Pac-12 rivals will meet for the second time since heading their separate ways when 21st-ranked Southern California and Cal square off in a nonconference game Wednesday night in Berkeley, Calif. Having met twice annually as members of the same conference, the Trojans (2-0) and Golden Bears (2-1) chose to continue their intrastate battle as nonconference foes in 2024. Cal won that game 71-66 in Los Angeles. The teams did not face each other last season. USC belongs to the Big Ten, and Cal is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Both teams traveled to the Nevada side of the California border to participate in the eight-team Lake Tahoe Classic on Sunday, when USC got 32 points from Rodney Rice and 30 from Alijah Arenas in a 93-86 win over Wichita State, after Cal wasted a 19-point effort from Michael Cooper in an 86-68 loss to then-No. 10 Houston. A Trojans lineup featuring 6-foot-11 Adonis Ratliff and his 7-foot brother, Darius, could pose problems for Cal, which has yet to get its lone returning starter, center Lee Dort, in the lineup due to a leg injury. The Trojans also feature quality depth, led by KJ Lewis -- who started

Berkeley, CA · 11h

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Dodgers Expected to Meet With Tarik Skubal’s Camp, GM Gomes Says

LAS VEGAS, NV—Day One of the 2026 Major League Baseball General Manager Meetings is officially underway, and with it comes more clarity on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ offseason plans. Entering the winter, the Dodgers had few players hitting the open market; however, the one big fish also happens...

Los Angeles, CA · 9h

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Congratulations, Nithya Raman, As Our New Olympics, Pro-Unity Mayor!

ALPERN AT LARGE - The uncertainty is OVER. We now know who will be our next Mayor, and we need a Leader, and a Uniter, and someone who is both brave enough to listen to (and take heed to) opposing viewpoints, and who is also brave enough to stand tall and tell Angelenos what we both WANT and NEED to hear.

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Busting Brackets

Buy or Sell UCLA, Arkansas, Miami and Michigan after College Basketball opening week losses

A look at the four ranked programs who lost games last week and whether you should remain high on them or not for this college basketball season.

Los Angeles, CA · 13h

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It is already clear: Alijah Arenas and Rodney Rice are special USC duo

USC has played only two games so far this basketball season, but it is hard to ignore how exciting this journey could become over the next several months. The star talent the Trojans have has rarely been higher, and Eric Musselman's team is very clearly fueled by the star guard play from Alijah Arenas and Rodney Rice. My overreaction take for the week is that the USC Trojans ' backcourt will be the best in the country this season. In the second game of the season, it was clear what both Rodney Rice and Alijah Arenas will provide for the Trojans. Alijah Arenas is an elite scorer at any level. His development and maturity have been evident. His 6-foot-7 height does not get in the way of how smoothly he plays. In Game 1 against Milwaukee, he scored an easy 21 points on 8-for-14 shooting. Game 1 was just a brief flash of what was to come. On Sunday in Game 2 against Wichita State Arenas put it all together and scored 30 points. He will be the Trojans' lead guy who wants the ball late in games. USC will be very comfortable with Arenas taking the big shots in

Los Angeles, CA · 17h

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USC men's basketball takes down Wichita State in Lake Tahoe

On Sunday night, the USC men's basketball team traveled up to Lake Tahoe for a nonconference matchup with Wichita State. After dominating Milwaukee at home to open the regular season last Monday, the Trojans were looking to improve to 2-0 on the year. While this game was much closer than the season opener, USC once again came out on top. The Trojans were able to battle their way to a 93-86 victory over a solid Wichita State team. Rodney Rice and Alijah Arenas both had career nights for USC. Rice recorded 32 points, nine assists, and five rebounds, while Arenas had 30 points and four rebounds. Up next, the Trojans will play the second game of their early-season road trip when they visit former Pac-12 foe Cal on Wednesday night. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. Pacific time on ESPN2. Contact/Follow @TrojansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of USC Trojans news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC men's basketball takes down Wichita State in Lake Tahoe