Big Ten Media Days Announced In Chicago | USC Trojans To Appear Day 1 With Lincoln Riley & Players

Big Ten Media Days 2026 are set for late July, kicking off with the USC Trojans on July 28th. This exciting event marks a key moment before the college football season, spotlighting USC’s participation alongside Big Ten heavyweights like Wisconsin, Illinois, and Penn State. The Big Ten’s move back to Chicago promises a great atmosphere for media coverage and fan engagement. This year, USC heads into Day One of the three-day event, a shift from previous years where they appeared on Day Two or the last day. This change signals increased attention on the Trojans and their evolving story in the Big Ten landscape. Key figures like Lincoln Riley will attend, bringing along two player representatives—likely including star quarterback Jayden Maiava, who has emerged as a team leader. Big Ten Media Days have become the stage to build narratives, including the attempted emergence of a USC-Penn State rivalry. With Penn State lacking a true rival and USC eager to expand its Big Ten identity beyond the traditional USC-UCLA rivalry, this storyline adds an off-field battle to watch. Meanwhile, perennial powerhouses like Ohio State and Oregon steal the spotlight on Day Two, with UCLA joining them after being split from USC’s media day for the first time. Big Ten Media Days are essential viewing for Trojans fans wanting expert analysis, insider news, and breaking updates on recruiting and player development. Be sure to subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube channel for continuous coverage before and during the event. Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready as USC deepens its Big Ten roots and sets the tone for the 2026 football season. Become an LAFB Lifer and get special perks by joining our Exclusive USC Trojans Community: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/plans/join/ Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team while also supporting Youth Sports Initiatives in the Los Angeles area! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3-rN0vKVT_XZVs-m6LXaw/join Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Check out our USC Trojans LAFB Merch: https://lafbnetwork.myshopify.com/ Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usc-lafb-a-usc-trojans-show/id1602005638 Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community! Twitter: @LAFBNetwork | @RyanDyrudLAFB | @LAFBJamz | @Coach_Rowe2 | @Tim_Prangley Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026. Tune in for up-to-date USC Trojans news, opinion, and recruiting intel. Plus, film review, game previews and breakdowns, and our weekly LIVE LAFB Conquest Call-In Show every Wednesday evening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.