THE COLLEGE GAME · 2026
Answers about the college game, its schools and traditions.
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USC dates the nickname to 1912 and credits sportswriter Owen Bird’s comparison of its determined athletes with the ancient Trojans. The athletics department preserves the story in its official history and traditions collection.
Checked 2026-10-02 · Sources: USC Athletics — usc nickname
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