USC Morning Buzz: Let’s Look At That Corner Spot

Last week, four-star cornerback RJ Sermons, who is committed to USC, reclassified from Class of 2026 to Class of 2025. It’s significant because this is how the USC depth chart roughly looked at the three corner spots before Sermons’ decision: James Johnson, Fr. Marcelles Williams, Fr. Prophet Brown, Sr. Harvey is an experienced transfer from San Jose State. So that spot is OK. Nicholson was … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Let’s Look At That Corner Spot

USC Baseball Finally Makes NCAA Tournament

USC has finally made the NCAA Tournament in baseball for the first time since 2015. The Trojans are headed to the Oregon State regional and will play TCU on Friday. The other team in the regional is St. Mary’s. This is only USC’s second appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2005, a shocking stat when you consider the Trojans have won 12 NCAA titles. LSU … Continue reading USC Baseball Finally Makes NCAA Tournament

Sunday Buzz: Back When USC Built Itself Around Competition

Here is a video of one of Will Ferrell’s visits to USC during the Pete Carroll Era when he played a character he called “Captain Compete” and told the team “you always have to compete.” The speech was based off Carroll’s mantra to “always compete.” Would it ring true today in the Lincoln Riley Era? Does Riley always compete? Or does he shy away from … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Back When USC Built Itself Around Competition

Saturday Buzz: Is Anyone Softer Than Lincoln Riley?

Is Lincoln Riley the softest coach around? In 2022, he did not play Oregon and Washington (combined record 21-5). In 2024, he did not play Oregon, Ohio State or Indiana (combined record 38-5). In 2025, he doesn’t play Ohio State or Penn State, teams expected to be in the top 5. And he still wants out of the Notre Dame rivalry! Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Is Anyone Softer Than Lincoln Riley?

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

You know, someone like Reggie Bush would be a good person to try to save the USC-Notre Dame rivalry by lobbying the higher-ups in the athletic dept. Unfortunately, Bush is suing USC. Never mind. By the way, Cohen hasn’t bothered to do anything about the fact USC hasn’t had a Hall of Fame class since 2018 but she apparently has time to endanger the Notre … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column