USC Athletic Director Pat Haden stands by his man Lane Kiffin

In a wide-ranging interview, Pat Haden says problems in USC football program can be fixed and renews support of embattled Coach Lane Kiffin. Basketball, baseball are also priorities.

Late layup lifts USC over Oregon State, 69-68

Trojans recover after blowing a 15-point second-half lead to give interim head coach Bob Cantu a victory.

Clancy Pendergast hired as defensive coordinator

The former Cal and NFL assistant brings an aggressive and attacking style to the Trojans.

USC's Lane Kiffin reportedly chooses Clancy Pendergast as assistant

Pendergast would succeed Lane Kiffin's father, Monte, as defensive coordinator. He has been California's defensive coordinator for three seasons after working for NFL's Cardinals and Chiefs.

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USC edged by No. 21 Oregon, 76-74

USC edged by No. 21 Oregon, 76-74

The Trojans hang tough in Bob Cantu's first game as their interim coach, but they can't catch the Ducks at the end.

Pat Haden has received interest in basketball job

Pat Haden has received interest in basketball job

USC AD says he will spend what it takes to get a top coach. Haden and Lane Kiffin deny reports of 'flat-out brawl' after Sun Bowl.

Up next for USC: Thursday vs. Oregon

Up next for USC: Thursday vs. Oregon

Trojans play first game under interim coach.

USC's losses move from the football field to the recruiting trail

USC's losses move from the football field to the recruiting trail

In the wake of a disappointing 7-6 season, the Trojans' recruiting appears to be suffering, with five high school players having rescinded oral commitments.

USC fires Kevin O'Neill as men's basketball coach

USC fires Kevin O'Neill as men's basketball coach

O'Neill is dismissed with a 48-65 record midway through his fourth season with the Trojans. Athletic Director Pat Haden says the program needs new leadership.

USC routs Utah to snap road losing streak at 14

USC routs Utah to snap road losing streak at 14

J.T. Terrell has 14 points while Dewayne Dedmon finished with 13 points, 13 rebounds and five blocked shots in the 76-59 victory.

USC, UCLA to play weeknight home games in 2013 football season

USC, UCLA to play weeknight home games in 2013 football season

The Trojans will play Arizona at the Coliseum on Thursday, Oct. 10. The Bruins play host to Washington at the Rose Bowl on Friday, Nov. 15. UCLA plays consecutive road games at Stanford and Oregon in October.

Colorado holds on to defeat USC, 66-60

Colorado holds on to defeat USC, 66-60

Trojans last won away from home in 2011. Fontan is hobbled, Stewart is held out for violating team rules.

Watching the BCS on TV, Lane Kiffin thinks about big picture for USC

Watching the BCS on TV, Lane Kiffin thinks about big picture for USC

As USC football Coach Lane Kiffin closely watches his idol, Nick Saban of Alabama, he discusses changes that must be made to secure the Trojans' future success.

Trojans lose bearings against Cal

Trojans lose bearings against Cal

USC misses chance for 2-0 start in Pac-12, shooting 41% from the field, eight for 18 from the line in home loss.

Thumb injury won't keep USC's Jio Fontan out of Pac-12 opener

Thumb injury won't keep USC's Jio Fontan out of Pac-12 opener

Point guard suffered a sprain in last game, but Coach Kevin O'Neill says Fontan will play against Stanford on Thursday night.

USC's Lane Kiffin has much work to do, starting with look in mirror

USC's Lane Kiffin has much work to do, starting with look in mirror

Embattled Coach Lane Kiffin must plug holes in roster and coaching staff and limit recruiting damage while trying to fix what failed USC in disappointing 7-6 season.

USC's dreadful performance is perfect way to conclude imperfect season

USC's dreadful performance is perfect way to conclude imperfect season

The Trojans and Coach Lane Kiffin fail to show up in 21-7 loss to Georgia Tech in Sun Bowl. Kiffin supposedly has the full support of Athletic Director Pat Haden, but who is to say that is still the case.