You want to hear something funny? This isn’t even the first time Lincoln Riley has played Missouri State. Oklahoma faced Missouri State in its 2020 season-opener and won, 48-0. Maybe Riley wants to play Missouri State every year to replace Notre Dame. One thing to remember: USC remains the only NCAA FBS (Division I-A) school that has never played a FCS (non-Division I-A) opponent (since … Continue reading Is This Lincoln Riley’s Rivalry Game?

How much difference do you think there is between the NIL that new starting center Killian O’Connor (a former walk-on) makes vs. J’Onre Reed, who was brought in after starting two seasons at Syracuse? Some teams have a policy where a starter has to make more than their backup? That’s not happening here. Remember too that long-time starting guard Emmauel Pregnon reportedly transferred to Oregon … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Price Is Right For Some Starters

Lincoln Riley said today former walk-on Killian O’Connor will start at center. That’s a bit of an indictment of J’Onre Reed, who started the past 2 seasons at Syracuse. So USC took two offensive line transfers: One is ineligible (DJ Wingfield) and one is not starting. Riley said freshman defensive end Jahkeem Stewart is “50-50” to play Saturday. He is still wearing a walking boot. Continue reading USC Transfers Not Exactly Having Smooth Transition

The Los Angeles Times has predicted the outcome for each UCLA game this season and picks the Bruins to defeat USC. You can submit question on this form. Continue reading Notes: We Already Have A USC-UCLA Prediction

Lincoln Riley has revealed his first-team offensive line: LT: Elijah Paige LG: Tobias Raymond C: J’Onre Reed RG: Alani Noa RT: Justin Tauanuu This is the line without DJ Wingfield at guard because he is ineligible. So Raymond, who was promoted as an offensive tackle the past 12 months, is now a guard. And Tauanuu, who appeared in three games last season but redshirted, is … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Offensive Line Set For Saturday With Questions

Clay Helton is keeping Georgia Southern in California for nine days to start the season because his team opens with games at Fresno State and USC. Instead of flying back to Georgia, Helton will keep the team in Southern California the entire week leading up to the USC game. If I had to guess, it wouldn’t surprise me if he practices at El Camino College … Continue reading USC Notes: Clay Helton Makes Extended Stay In Southern California