And it’s over as Bryan Jackson’s TD makes it 31-13. Jackson was listed as “out” in the pre-game injury report, by the way. But USC’s defense still gives up deep plays even against a vanilla offense. Michigan’s offense is just vanilla and the QB is too limited to make this game interesting. King Miller’s 48-yard run keys a TD drive. USC leads, 21-7. The USC … Continue reading USC-Michigan Live Blog

Some people are making this game out like it’s the most important game of the Lincoln Riley Era. Do they forget if USC had beaten Utah in the 2022 Pac-12 championship game, the Trojans would have gone to the College Football Playoff? Anyways, I’m not sold on Michigan or USC. That makes today’s game a toss up. How do you judge it? Pick your score … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Pick The USC-Michigan Score

USC men’s basketball was picked to finish 12th in the Big Ten preseason media poll. “It just shows there’s a naivete associated with this about what people can do,” Ourand said. Scouts from Illinois, Michigan State, Cal, Northwestern, Pitt and Georgia attended the game. Illinois had played UCLA at the Coliseum the night before and the Bruins won by an identical 16-6 score. USC halfback … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

The USC-Michigan game is sold out. But here is an entire row of tickets available for the game. Maybe the term going forward should be “USC sell out.” Continue reading The USC-Michigan Sell Out (Tickets Still Available)

Let’s talk about USC cornerbacks coach Trovon Reed, who was hired in the offseason to a bit of fanfare from Central Florida. “The standard is the standard. We are not lowering it for anyone, so you’re either going to rise or you’re going to be on the bench,” Reed said in August. Well, which corners are currently meeting the standard? USC apologists like to point … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Here’s Where There Needs To Be More Scrutiny

I’ve already heard from some boosters about the possible move out of the Coliseum for the 2028 season. They don’t imagine SoFi Stadium would have much atmosphere, especially from a tailgating perspective. “An entire season without true home games?” a booster said. “I’m not sure I want season tickets for that.” Said another booster: “What kind of tailgating experience do you get in the parking … Continue reading USC Notes: Quick Reaction To 2028 Relocation