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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The news that Michigan is switching quarterbacks was information that was welcomed with open arms by Lincoln Riley and USC.
Sept. 17, 2024
Two college football teams on exact opposite trajectories head into Week 3 of the college football season.
Sept. 17, 2024
In our debut USC sports newsletter, Ryan Kartje offers an inside look at the similarities between the USC and Michigan defensive schemes and more.
Sept. 16, 2024
Gavin Meyer took his time when it came to entering the NCAA transfer portal, and his decision to wait helped USC in its defensive overhaul efforts.
Sept. 12, 2024
USC is looking like a potential playoff team while UCLA is still trying to get on its feet.
Sept. 10, 2024
Lincoln Riley has made some changes to USC’s offensive identity, and tight end Lake McRee is emerging a vital part in the Miller Moss-led attack.
Sept. 10, 2024
Woody Marks and Quinten Joyner lead a potent run attack and USC’s defense puts on another stingy performance in the Trojans’ 48-0 victory over Utah State.
Sept. 8, 2024
Heisman Trophy winners Reggie Bush and Caleb Williams have their jersey numbers retired by the university ahead of the Trojans’ home opener on Saturday.
Sept. 5, 2024
Coach Lincoln Riley knows USC must embrace an evolving mentality when it comes to figuring out how to generate new revenue streams for the football program.
Sept. 5, 2024
USC linebacker Eric Gentry knew the new Trojans’ new defensive coaches understood his skills. It showed during USC’s win over LSU Sunday.
Sept. 5, 2024