Brett McMurphy of Action Network projects USC playing Mississippi in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Lane Kiffin vs. USC? That would certainly be a marquee first-round game and almost make up for the cancellation of the series that was scheduled by the schools. SCHEDULE NEWS Continue reading USC Notes: Rematch With Lane Kiffin?

I spoke to a USC coach on Sunday night about the new Big Ten Conference after two weeks. “It’s very, very early,” the coach said. “But there are a lot of teams with early issues on offense. That’s a difference from the Pac (12). You might not play the best or most physical team. (But) those teams always seemed like could score points. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Big Ten’s Early Problem

USC is ranked No. 11 in both the Associated Press and the coaches’ poll. The Coliseum thermometer was in midseason form last night. Continue reading USC Notes: It’s A Busy Sunday

I don’t want to say last night was glorified scrimmage but . . . last night was a glorified scrimmage. That’s not to say good things cannot be accomplished. It just means USC players were not exactly getting pushed against a clearly inferior opponent. Did we learn anything? No. 2 tailback Quinten Joyner had some flashes. Backup QB Jayden Maiava showed he would be comfortable … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC-Utah State Analysis

OK, a lot of teams have looked horrible today. Is it time to say USC is better than teams like Michigan, Notre Dame, etc.? First, they have a cupcake tonight to deal with. Looks like Mason Cobb is not going to play based on warm-ups. Continue reading Discuss The USC-Utah State Game

It’s time to pick the score for tonight’s game. USC is a 28.5-point favorite over Utah State. Will Jayden Maiava get to play tonight? He probably should in case Miller Moss gets hurt later in the season. Continue reading Pick The USC-Utah State Score