USC and UCLA are probably going to have to pay more than $4 million each because of overpayments Comcast made to the Pac-12 Network. But the L.A. schools could also lose money if the Pac-12 Networks get sold after June 30, 2024, when they depart for the Big Ten, according to John Canzano. If the networks were sold before that date, USC and UCLA would … Continue reading Will Pac-12 Network Deal Benefit USC?

USC is currently ranked No. 11 by Rivals in its recruiting rankings. Again, if you were asked a year ago if Lincoln Riley would compile the No. 11 class, you would be disappointed. He’s a much better transfer portal recruiter. She got the conference to officially schedule the USC-Arizona game on Oct. 7 instead of Friday night, Oct. 6. Why? Because that is Trojan Family … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Recruiting Remains Mixed Bag

Tight end Walker Lyons committed to USC today. The four-star was also considering Utah and Georgia. He will go on a one-year Mormon mission and enter USC the following year. Lyons originally committed to Stanford but changed his mind after David Shaw resigned. Continue reading Walker Lyons To USC

The biggest prize of the day spurns USC for Oregon as cornerback Rodrick Pleasant committed this morning to the Ducks. This is a big loss for Donte Williams. He lost a big-time local recruit to his former employer. Do you blame Pleasant? Who has Williams developed? What did Domani Jackson do last season? There are other factors involved: Pleasant wants to run track and Oregon … Continue reading Rodrick Pleasant To Oregon

Not a lot of news so far this morning. But Arizona State has landed four-star QB Jaden Rashada, who originally signed with Florida, but was released. Continue reading USC Notes: Any Surprises So Far? Maybe One

It’s Signing Day! Cornerback Rodrick Pleasant of Serra High School in Gardena will announce around 10:30 a.m. PT. It seems to be a USC-Oregon battle. Four-star tight end Walker Lyons, who originally committed to Stanford but changed his mind after David Shaw resigned, will sign his letter at 4 p.m. PT. Lyons broke his leg in August. He is considering USC, Georgia, Utah and maybe … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: It’s Signing Day*