University of Southern California Athletics

USC competes in NCAA Division I, where athletics are a major part of campus life with full scholarships and national television coverage. The Trojans field 20 varsity sports with 586 total athletes, representing about 3% of the student body. USC recently joined the Big Ten Conference after decades in the Pac-12, marking a significant shift in their athletic landscape. The school maintains intense rivalries with UCLA and Notre Dame that draw massive crowds and national attention. USC has a storied football tradition with multiple national championships and Heisman Trophy winners. The athletic program receives $24.7 million in scholarship funding annually. Trojan athletics have produced numerous Olympic medalists and professional athletes across multiple sports. The combination of academic excellence and athletic achievement attracts student-athletes who compete at the highest collegiate level.