When the Big Ten goes to 16 games, it might have to rethink its conference championship game, according to Wisconsin A.D. Barry Alvarez. Alvarez said the Big Ten should consider a four-team Big Ten Tournament instead of just a championship game. “That’s something you’re going to have to take a look at,” Alvarez said. That would add another game for four teams, of course. Here … Continue reading Another Way Things Could Change For USC

Clay Helton was at Sun Belt Conference Media Day on Tuesday. A big talking point was how he lives 7 minutes from his office at Georgia Southern and drove 45-60 minutes from his home in Palos Verdes to USC. He said he often slept in his McKay Center office Monday-Wednesday nights. “You can’t put a price on being 7 minutes . . . half a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Big Ten Wasn’t Only One To Have Media Day

We already knew USC is a mostly skill-oriented team but there are six Trojans on the Pac-12 preseason offensive team compared to just two on the defense. Maybe as significant, five of the six USC players are transfers. USC also has two picks on special teams. Continue reading USC Has Bigger Presence On Offense Than Defense In Pac-12 Preseason Team

Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren mentioned today the conference will regularly be able to play in a late-night time slot thanks to USC and UCLA. Hold up a second! One reason USC and UCLA fans like the Big Ten is the idea of earlier games. Not late-night games at the Coliseum or Rose Bowl. Do you want half of USC’s home games at 7 p.m.? … Continue reading Is USC Going To Have Late-Night Big Ten Games?

WINNERS Lincoln Riley At least he doesn’t have to wonder when he will land another offensive lineman following the commitment of Micah Banuelos. Andy Stankiewicz The new USC baseball coach got a commitment Monday from Nevada-transfer shortstop Ryan Jackson and Class of 2025 catcher Isaiah Ibarra. He previously landed Cal Baptist catcher Conner Clift. Lane Kiffin Asked about Texas and Oklahoma jumping to the SEC … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week

Three-star offensive guard Micah Banuelos of Burien, Wash., committed to USC over Oregon and Texas A&M today. Banuelos said USC moving to the Big Ten played a part in his decision. This is welcome relief for Lincoln Riley, although it should be noted Banuelos had a total of nine scholarship offers, so it’s not quite like landing five-star Josh Conerly or some of the recent … Continue reading Yes, USC Finally Gets A Lineman!