ESPN labels NCAA as USC's greatest all-time enemy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:54 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
ESPN has designated the NCAA as the greatest enemy of the USC Trojans in a recent article. The choice reflects the ongoing resentment among USC fans regarding the NCAA's punishment of the program following the Reggie Bush investigation, which resulted in a bowl ban and the vacating of wins. Other potential candidates for USC's rivalries include UCLA and Notre Dame, but the NCAA's decisions have left a lasting impact on the school's football legacy. This designation adds to the dialogue around the historical relationship between the Trojans and the NCAA.
- •ESPN identifies NCAA as USC's greatest enemy.
- •The NCAA punished USC over the Reggie Bush scandal.
- •USC vacated wins and received a bowl ban.
- •Other rivals include UCLA and Notre Dame.
- •The history of NCAA's actions influences USC's identity.
- 9:54 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN has the NCAA as USC’s greatest all-time enemy
"A recent ESPN story gave the biggest all-time enemy of every major college football program. Their choice for USC was an interesting one
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