It’s amazing how fans view things. An Oregon fan describes the USC game thusly: “After trailing Missouri State early, usc pulls through.” Meanwhile, a USC fan says the Trojans have the deadliest offense in Big Ten based on . . . Missouri State. Continue reading College Football Is Back All Right

What did we just watch? A glorified scrimmage. Maybe not even that. I said before the game not to reach too many conclusions. But that isn’t stopping the fanboys. One said USC has the best offense in the Big Ten because it scored the most points. Unbelievable. Now back to reality. USC so completely dominated this game that true freshman QB Husan Longstreet was 9 … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: My USC-Missouri State Analysis

I’m not sold on the defense. Husan Longstreet comes in and frankly, the offense looks the same. Well, it did until the poor blocking led to a fumble. Jayden Maiava: 15-18, 295 yards, 2 TD passes, 1 rushing Decent crowd now at the game. Pass defense would be a mess if USC were playing a real opponent. Missouri State just let Lake McRee go 64 … Continue reading USC-Missouri State Live Blog

This is a rough one. USC is a 36-point favorite against a team playing its first FBS game. Frankly, it’s an embarrassing opponent. The issue is whether people will admit it. Lincoln Riley will not. This should be a chance to see the new defensive line dominate an outmatched opponent. It should also allow Jayden Maiava plenty of TD’s without those pick sixes he threw … Continue reading Pick The USC-Misery State Score

Freshman defensive end Jahkeem Stewart and freshman cornerback Alex Graham are out for Saturday’s game against Misery State. Sophomore cornerback Chasen Johnson is a game-time decision. Colorado State long-snapper Walker Himebauch is the son of former USC center Jonathan Himebauch. Tickets on the secondary market for USC-Missouri State start at $13. USC is favored by 35.5 points. Drake London will lead USC out of the … Continue reading USC-Misery State Friday Notes

Athletic director Jen Cohen has told the L.A. Times that she is “hopeful” that a new USC offer to extend the Notre Dame series will be accepted by the Irish. The key is USC wants to play the game every year in September and needs Notre Dame to go along with the new date. REACTION: The fact USC is now backing down about continuing the … Continue reading USC Blinks On Notre Dame Rivalry