USC Morning Buzz: The Path To CFP Is Clear

Did you get outraged because USC was not ranked about LSU? Here’s the deal: USC will make the College Football Playoff if it wins out, as long as TCU doesn’t go undefeated and LSU doesn’t win the SEC. Frankly, if LSU wins the SEC, they should go. The fact USC got snubbed should actually please the Trojans’ fans who prefer a trip to the Rose … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Path To CFP Is Clear

Lincoln Riley Backs His Kicker

Lincoln Riley said today his confidence in kicker Denis Lynch is “very high.” Riley said Lynch missed the first FG because the holder’s foot was in his way. Riley also spoke about the state of football in Southern California. “I think people need to recognize that a lot of things have changed,” he said. “This program’s on a great trajectory. Chip (Kelly) has done a … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Backs His Kicker

USC Morning Buzz: The Coaches’ Rumor Mill Is Going Strong

The USC-UCLA game not only created a great matchup on the field, it allowed the coaches to trade gossip. The word going around at the Rose Bowl was that UCLA defensive coordinator Bill McGovern will not be returning next season because of health issues. That is setting off a scramble as coaches try to figure out who Chip Kelly will hire this time around and … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Coaches’ Rumor Mill Is Going Strong

USC Notes: It’s Time To Worry About Notre Dame

USC just be UCLA in a highly emotional game but it’s now time to focus on Notre Dame. “There’s a different feeling about this one and I can feel it amongst our program and our players,” Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said. “I knew it last year but this year being at the end of the year at USC, you can really feel it.” Freeman … Continue reading USC Notes: It’s Time To Worry About Notre Dame