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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Oct. 8, 2023
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Oct. 5, 2023
USC’s defense is breaking down at a more rapid rate than last season. Lincoln Riley says new problems have flared up. Players say they must fix it.
Oct. 3, 2023
Lincoln Riley says USC’s defensive struggles are different than last year’s troubles, but the results look the same. Is Alex Grinch’s job in jeopardy?
Oct. 1, 2023
Lincoln Riley and Deion Sanders avoided trash talk and instead complimented each other’s roster transformations at USC and Colorado.
Sept. 26, 2023
Bronny James’ cardiac arrest initially left USC basketball players in a state of shock. Now they’re looking forward to when he’ll be cleared to play.
Sept. 26, 2023
USC’s difficulties in its 42-28 win over Arizona State raise questions about whether the team is capable of defeating Pac-12 foes Oregon and Washington.
Sept. 24, 2023
At cornerback, there still are several concerns for USC, chief among them former five-star recruit Domani Jackson, who has yet to find his footing as a starter.
Sept. 15, 2023
UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond says he isn’t pursuing the USC AD job, while Mark Coyle, Michael Alford and Brian White have been vetted.
Aug. 20, 2023
Bear Alexander overcame an unstable home with the help of mentor Tony Jones. After many stops, Alexander is expected to help improve the USC defense.
Aug. 19, 2023