I’d like to know what Jen Cohen thinks of the idea that Lincoln Riley’s representation has been floating his name for jobs, as Andy Staples reported earlier this week. My guess is that she would be pleased because it would allow her to go after her own coach, namely Kalen DeBoer of Alabama. And if DeBoer said no, Cohen would still be happy to hire … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC tight end Lake McRee declared for the NFL Draft. McRee has played 10-or-more games each of the past four seasons so I’m still trying to figure out how he could return to USC next year. Continue reading USC Notes: Tight End Going Pro

USC will play Louisiana at the Coliseum on Sept. 12, 2026, according to FBSschedules. The Trojans have been looking for a cupcake to add to the schedule because Fresno State was the only nonconference game officially on the 2026 calendar. Now it has two unattractive home games while still messing around with the status of the Notre Dame game. This would seem to rule out … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Schedules Mighty Louisiana In 2026

Michigan fired Coach Sherrone Moore today and while discussing who might replace him, Andy Staples of On3 made the following comment: “Another name that was floating around during all these coaching searches because their represenation was putting their name out there, Lincoln Riley, USC coach.” Is Riley a candidate for Michigan? I don’t think Michigan would want him but I do think Riley would go … Continue reading Could Lincoln Riley Be Candidate At Michigan?

Has the College Football Playoff made everyone lose their senses? The Notre Dame bookstore canceled a scheduled appearance Friday by writer Ivan Maisel, who has a new book out on legendary Irish coach Frank Leahy. Why? Maisel is a member of the College Football Playoff committee. Once word got out that Maisel’s appearance was canceled, the bookstore reversed course and now he will speak Friday. … Continue reading People Have Lost Their Senses Over The College Football Playoff

New UCLA coach Bob Chesney said a couple things yesterday that made him seem like the anti-Riley. ‘We will be a yes program, where the majority of the time, if someone comes to us and says, ‘Can you help us with this?’ My answer will be yes, and then I’ll figure out how to do it and how to manage it after that. “It’s important … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Do We Have New Rivalry Of Polar Opposites?