Editor’s note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the lens of sports. Follow Peak here. “JuJu always gets up.” That’s what ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — JuJu Watkins’ absence looms large in Spokane, where eight of the remaining 16 teams, including USC, are gathering this week for the next round of the NCAA Tournament. Watkins tore her ...

It started at a college basketball game. Now, the Washington Commanders' star QB and a USC phenom have fans buzzing after their latest public interaction.

Prior to Juju Watkins’ devastating ACL injury, the star guard for the University of Southern California was making headlines for her cute interactions with Jayden Daniels, the stud quarterback for the ...

Daniels and Watkins have been pictured cheering on each other at their respective athletic contest throughout 2025.