Does everyone appreciate how amazing a move it was by USC to try and move the Notre Dame game out of the country to skirt its TV contracts? It was essentially telling Fox, NBC, etc., that it could pay USC at least $80 million a year and then get to televise awful non-conference games like Missouri State, Georgia Southern and Fresno State. But Notre Dame? … Continue reading What Was USC Thinking With Netflix Deal?

Puck News reports that Netflix was interested in picking up the rights to a USC-Notre Dame. The major problem — obviously — with this idea is USC and Notre Dame’s TV rights are not available. The Big Ten was reportedly unhappy with the approach from Netflix. Now USC tried to circumvent its TV deals by moving the game out of the country — but the … Continue reading Netflix Wanted USC-Notre Dame Game

USC is ranked No. 127 nationally in penalty yards per game. UCLA is the worst team nationally. This list doesn’t back up Lincoln Riley’s theory that bad teams often commit the fewest penalties. That doesn’t back up Riley’s theory either. Riley said Monday night USC opponents are telling the refs about hands-to-face penalties in pre-game meetings. So then don’t commit them, right? Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Penalty Problems

Lincoln Riley liked the atmosphere at the Coliseum on Saturday night but wants it to get even better. “That’s what the damn Coliseum’s got to be like,” he said. “And it’s got to be even frickin’ better when we get back here in a couple weeks.” It’s interesting he now has been the chief lecturer on how fan enthusiasm for home football games. Do you … Continue reading USC Notes: Lincoln Riley Demands More From Fans

Between national media clamoring for him to be a serious candidate for the UCLA job and USC fans glazing him as a defensive coordinator, D’Anton Lynn‘s stock has never been higher. So naturally I wonder why? That’s not necessarily a criticism. But the mere question comes across as negativity compared to the gushing media/fans. I wonder how those people seriously believe USC’s defense is performing … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: What’s Up With Defensive Coaching?

Some good news today from Michigan State linebacker Wayne Matthews III, who was carted off the field and taken to Los Angeles General Medical Center during the game. He flew back to Michigan with the team. Thank you for all your prayers and support! I’m doing a lot better now! I’ll be back in no time. — Wayne Matthews III (@WayneM9_) September 21, 2025 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading A Good News Update