USC defensive lineman Tyrone Taleni was an under-the-radar quality contributor last season but he has not played the first two games because of a lower leg injury. Lincoln Riley has not said when Taleni will return. “The funky thing about the NFL draft process is, he’d almost be better off not being drafted than being drafted first,” Carl Williams told GQ. “The system is completely … Continue reading USC Notes: Defensive Contributor Missing First Two Games

One thing I mentioned was worth monitoring before the season was how USC would continue to match last season’s 1.50 turnover margin — the best mark in the nation. So where do we stand after two games? USC has one turnover (good) and has forced one turnover (not so good). This is a more normal turnover margin, maybe a little disappointing to the coaches considering … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Let’s Check In On A Key Aspect Of Last Season

USC coach Lincoln Riley said offensive guard Gino Quinones suffered a season-ending leg injury against Nevada. Quinones appeared to tear his knee ligaments early in Saturday’s game. He started the first two games for the Trojans. Riley said Quinones can return for a sixth year next season. Jarrett Kingston, the transfer from Washington State, can replace Quinones. Continue reading Gino Quinones Out For Season

How many law enforcement officers did Deion Sanders need at the Colorado-TCU game? Six? #USC President Carol Folt and new athletic director Jen Cohen greet Lincoln Riley after #USC’s 56-28 win over San Jose State. pic.twitter.com/pyGokV89ap — Ryan Young (@RyanYoungRivals) August 27, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading USC Notes: It’s A Rogues Gallery Of Photos

USC remained No. 6 in the Associated Press and Coaches’ Top 25 polls. That is the same ranking the Trojans had in the preseason polls. Florida State, after its victory over LSU, leapfrogged USC and is No. 4 in the AP poll; No. 5 in the Coaches’ poll. Washington is the next-highest ranked Pac-12 team. The Huskies are No. 8 in both polls. The full … Continue reading Top 25 Polls And Heisman Odds Tuesday

Here are the grades for the USC-Nevada game: QUARTERBACK We’re at the stage where fans should start telling themselves every Saturday to appreciate what they are watching because it won’t be duplicated any time soon. Grade: A- RUNNING BACK We finally saw what MarShawn Lloyd can do coming out of the backfield and catching the ball. But I can’t say I’d be overly worried at … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-Nevada Report Card