USC nominated in multiple categories for USA TODAY Sports awards ballot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 1:04 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
USC features prominently on the ballot for USA TODAY Sports' college football Readers’ Choice Awards, announced on July 23, 2026. Categories include best college football stadium for the Coliseum, best tailgating experience, and best fight song for 'Fight On'. However, the omission of The Spirit of Troy from the best college marching band category has drawn criticism from fans. Voting is open for fans to support USC in the listed categories.
- •USC nominated for best college football stadium and best tailgating experience.
- •'Fight On' recognized as a contender for best fight song.
- •Omission of The Spirit of Troy from nominations criticized by fans.
- •Voting for the awards is currently open.
- •USA TODAY Sports announced the ballot on July 23, 2026.
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — USC featured heavily on USA TODAY Sports Readers’ Choice Awards ballot
"USA TODAY Sports released the ballot for its college football Readers’ Choice Awards this week, and USC is featured prominently on it
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NCAAF•Jul 25, 2026, 9:01 PMLane Kiffin says 5-star recruiting justifies decision to leave Ole Miss
- NCAAF•Jul 25, 2026, 7:40 PMJon Sumrall rejects comparison to LSU football coach Lane Kiffin
- NCAAF•Jul 25, 2026, 7:30 PMJosh Pate sees the Curt Cignetti comparison for UCLA's Bob Chesney
- NCAAF•Jul 25, 2026, 5:42 PMNew Bruins lineman helps pave a path for an efficient offense
- NCAAF•Jul 25, 2026, 5:00 PMSEC football expert Cole Cubelic makes SEC championship prediction
- NCAAF•Jul 25, 2026, 4:57 PMEleven Texas Longhorns earn Preseason All-SEC Team honors
