
USC Running Back Eli Sanders Declares for 2026 NFL Draft
USC running back Eli Sanders will forgo his final season to enter the 2026 NFL Draft, creating a key vacancy in the Trojans’ backfield.

USC running back Eli Sanders will forgo his final season to enter the 2026 NFL Draft, creating a key vacancy in the Trojans’ backfield.

USC running back Eli Sanders has announced his decision to enter the 2026 NFL Draft, ending his collegiate career and leaving the Trojans to address a key vacancy in the backfield.

The USC Trojans have dropped seven straight games, leaving a team once in contention for the NCAA Tournament now facing an uphill battle to salvage their season.

USC overcame the Indiana Hoosiers 81-76 but faces uncertainty with star wing Chad Baker-Mazara exiting the game with a suspected knee injury.

The historic USC-Notre Dame football rivalry is on pause beyond 2025, sparking frustration from former players and fans over the disruption of a decades-long tradition.

With a strong running game, improved defense, and the ability to win close contests, USC positions itself for a potential College Football Playoff berth under Lincoln Riley.