USC Suffers Defensive Line Injury*

Tailback Raleek Brown (ankle) dressed for practice but worked on the side with the strength coach at the beginning of the workout. Defensive tackle De’jon Benton, who led the defensive line in tackles vs. Rice, had his left arm in a cast and was not fully dressed for practice. I’ll update this post when Lincoln Riley meets the media. UPDATED: Riley said Brown might play … Continue reading USC Suffers Defensive Line Injury*

Morning Buzz: USC-Rice Report Card

QUARTERBACK Is there anything Caleb Williams can’t do? He’s really the best thrower and runner on the team and that will become more apparent against superior teams. Well, as superior as teams can be on that crummy schedule USC plays. Lincoln Riley just needs to keep him healthy. Grade: A- RUNNING BACK No tailback had more than six carries so it’s probably not completely fair … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-Rice Report Card

Another Observation From Game 1

A few people who went the game Saturday noted the band seemed to be noticeably smaller. I heard this last season too. Maybe it’s a fallout from COVID-19. Who knows? The sun deck (the end zone bleachers where the band watches games) is definitely smaller, perhaps because USC wants it to look full with less band members. Here’s a look at the band seven years … Continue reading Another Observation From Game 1