“What does football mean to me? It’s almost everything. I don’t want to say it’s everything, because it’s not everything, but it’s close to everything. 

It’s what I’ve been doing my entire life. 

It’s what I watched on TV growing up, and I imagined myself being there one day. 

I could say that football is joy and happiness but that would barely be explaining it. It’s a feeling that’s almost inexplicable. I wouldn’t even be able to imagine a life without football.”

Junior defensive lineman Braylan Shelby shared his perspective on what football means to him in his own words. From a young boy, just following in the footsteps of his dad and his brother to now, doing everything he can each and every day to improve his craft and take the next step to the NFL, he hasn’t forgotten the way the game is supposed to be played.

NOW THAT’S REFRESHING

Spring sports are wrapping up postseason play, we’re just under 100 days until we kick off the 2025 Football season in the Coliseum, but USC is still THE PLACE TO BE. Football continues to lock in the No. 1 recruiting class for 2026 and is prepping for Summer Workouts ahead of the fall. Men’s and Women’s Basketball are finalizing their rosters and beginning to get ready for the upcoming season. Baseball prepares for their first postseason appearance in 10 years, and the momentum continues to build.

Even though most of the work is happening behind the scenes, there’s never a dull moment at USC. Help us continue to build, continue to push and continue to make the necessary moves to compete for National Championships.

Pick the sport of your choice and contribute today. Your support helps continue to make USC the THE PLACE TO BE.

SHAPING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Pro volleyballer, Masters Degree from USC and more than 600 lunches served at the Dream Center to those in need. Women’s volleyball alum Ally Batenhorst continues to show what it means to be a Trojan by spending some free time this summer giving back to the LA community. Check out more from this incredible afternoon here!

Your tax-deductible gift to House of Victory Foundation provides opportunities like this for our athletes to support deserving local organizations.

DRIVEN BY VALUES

Spring Football may be over, but before Summer Workouts begin, the Peristyle Podcast caught up with sophomore linebacker Desman Stephens and junior safety Christian Pierce. Stephens and Pierce each gave their recap of Spring Football and shared their specific goals as well as what the team is working towards.

Queue these conversations up and start to get ready for football season!

Congratulations to all of our recent graduates on completing their USC degree! We’re so proud of everything our athletes continue to accomplish within their sport, in the classroom, in the community and beyond. Here’s to the end of an incredible chapter, but the start of an entirely new adventure. Join us in congratulating all our Trojans!