Three Takeaways From USC’s Big Ten Schedule Release

The USC Trojans released their Big Ten opponents for the 2026-27 college basketball season, and there are several exciting matchups on the schedule. Entering their third season under coach Eric Musselman, the Trojans are looking to make the NCAA Tournament after falling short, finishing 18-14 overall and going 7-13 in Big Ten play.

With the potential to be one of the most underrated teams in the Big Ten next season, similar to what they were last year until backcourt injuries plagued their team, there are several matchups on USC’s conference schedule that will impact their tournament resume.

Feb 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California head coach Eric Musselman communicates during the first half against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images | Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Here are three takeaways from USC’s 2026-27 Big Ten schedule as they aim to makean expanded 76-team tournament.

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USC Gets Michigan and Michigan State At Home

Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May cuts down the net after defeating the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images | Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

The Trojans will face two of the top Big Ten teams at the Galen Center: the defending national champions, the Michigan Wolverines, and the Michigan State Spartans. Last season, the Trojans took a beating on the road against both Michigan and Michigan State, losing the two matchups by 25-plus points.

This time around, the Trojans, with an improved roster, look to have better luck against the Wolverines and the Spartans. While the Trojans didn’t beat the Wolverines the last time they visited the Galen Center during the 2024-25 season, they did defeat the Spartans, upsetting a top ten-ranked Michigan State squad 70-64 on Feb. 1, 2025.

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