If USC defeats Texas A&M tonight, and it’s a big if, beware the comments from the usual suspects. Just remember a year ago how giddy/cocky they were after Miller Moss threw six TD passes in the Holiday Bowl victory over Louisville. Remember the narrative? USC had become a new team in the bowl practices and experienced a culture change. The future was bright because of … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For a USC Notes Column

USC will start Kilian O’Connor at center and Tobias Raymond at right tackle in the Las Vegas Bowl tomorrow. Unless USC adds some linemen through the transfer portal, the offensive line that starts tomorrow against Texas A&M will be projected to start next season. Elijah Paige, Emmanuel Pregnon and Alani Noa are the other starters. Continue reading The USC Offensive Line Of Future On Display

Do people realize USC plays a game tomorrow? The buildup to the Las Vegas Bowl feels almost non-existent. There was certainly more buzz in previous visits. The first time USC played in the Las Vegas Bowl, it was Pete Carroll’s first bowl game. The second time Steve Sarkisian had been hired and watched the game but did not coach. If you want Lincoln Riley to … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Is It News USC Plays Friday?

Caden Chittenden, a freshman kicker at UNLV, is expected to transfer to USC, according to 247 Sports. He made 26 of 33 field goals for UNLV, including 7 of 8 between 40-49 yards. He was 1 for 4 from 50 yards or more. He had 87 kickoffs with 58 touchbacks. One would expect Chittenden to be the No. 1 kicker next season but USC redshirted … Continue reading USC Adds Kicker For Next Season

I spoke to a Big Ten coach today about USC. Here’s one question he asked me: “Has Lincoln Riley ever run the ball three times in a row?” Has he? We all know Riley has thrown the ball three times in a row. But has he ever run it three times at the former Tailback U.? Continue reading A Question For Lincoln Riley/USC Fans

So USC could afford to pay a reserve defensive lineman from Georgia (Jamaal Jarrett) around $500,000 but doesn’t have enough NIL money to compete nationally? A reserve tackle at Georgia who mad three tackles gets half a million but USC supposedly doesn’t have the money to keep tailback Quentin Joyner? Something doesn’t make sense with the conventional wisdom about USC’s NIL. Or else Lincoln Riley … Continue reading USC’s NIL Dilemma: Are They Spending Wisely?