If Jedd the Fisch hires Taylor Mays, it will continue a pattern of trying to make splash hires. He hired Pete Carroll’s son. He hired Bill Belichick’s son. He hired Sal Sunseri’s son He hired Jack Del Rio’s son. Mays is the son of former Washington football star Stafford Mays and Taylor Mays was a local legend in Seattle. His hiring will be popular in … Continue reading Splash Hires Continue Up North

Former USC safety Taylor Mays has interviewed to be the safeties coach at Washington per 247. Mays has been an analyst at USC the past few years. But then look how many left at halftime after they got their free Hawaiian shirt. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Comings And Goings Continue

Could it get much worse than Emmanuel Pregnon leaving USC and going to Oregon? Here’s the thing: What are the three USC incoming freshmen offensive linemen getting in NIL and how did it compare to Pregnon? If it was anywhere close to Pregnon, that’s a terrible signal to the veteran. At good schools, you try to always make sure a starter gets more than an … Continue reading USC Notes: This Transfer Still Smarts

Former USC offensive guard Emmanuel Pregnon has committed to Oregon. Now that’s a twist considering Tennessee and Colorado were the supposed frontrunners. Do the people who hate Oregon for their NIL money also root for the Dodgers, who have the highest payroll? Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Nothing Like A Transfer Twist

Here are the odds from BetOnline for 78 teams’ chances of winning the College Football Playoff championship in 2026. USC is 66/1 to win the title. I wonder if that is just the respect for the brand or a realistic number. 2026 CFP Championship Winner   Texas   9/2 (+450) Georgia   11/2 (+550) Ohio State   11/2 (+550) Oregon   7/1   Penn State … Continue reading USC Is 66/1 To Win National Title In 2026 (Plus 77 Other Teams)

Let’s talk about the USC offensive line. USC will replace its center, Jonah Monheim, with Syracuse center J’Onre Reed. The Trojans will replace left guard Emmanuel Pregnon with Purdue guard DJ Wingfield. Monheim and Pregnon were considered USC’s best offensive linemen. Does it sound like USC has upgraded? Does it sound like USC has replaced them with just as good linemen? Reed and Wingfield are only returning … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Transfer Upgrades?