When left tackle Bobby Haskins was hurt and left the game Saturday, he got replaced by Mason Murphy. It was hard to tell at the time if it was because Courtland Ford was still overcoming some injury or there was another issue. But Lincoln Riley said putting Murphy in felt like the “right decision.” Ford didn’t even play Saturday. Riley hasn’t mentioned an injury. So … Continue reading A Change With The USC Offensive Line?

QUARTERBACK Everything is relative. Caleb Williams offered a fairly pedestrian performance. Would you trade him? Nope. Some of it is the shoddy pass protection. Some of it is an inability to handle that defensive formation Oregon State originated and Washington State copied. It’s up to the coaches to fix it. Grade: C- RUNNING BACK I’m high on Travis Dye. Actually, I’ve been a fan since … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-Washington State Report Card

Caleb Williams is now listed at 12/1 to win the Heisman Trophy according to BetOnline. He was 5/1 last week and 6/1 the week before that. The good news for Williams is he is still No. 3 on the odds’ list behind Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud and Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker. UCLA QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson is fourth at 16/1. By the way, has anyone … Continue reading Caleb Williams’ Heisman Odds Finally Dip

Say one thing about being in the Pac-12. It allows teams to get hyped — and escape Big Boy Football — for most, if not all, of the season. There is already talk USC and UCLA could both be undefeated for the first time since 1969, when the teams meet at the Rose Bowl on Nov. 19. We’re halfway through the season. Where is the … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC And UCLA Are In Full Hype Mode

Have you noticed that yellow floor mat that is next to the USC sideline? Every time a USC player steps on it while running off the field, he slips and falls. Is it worth having it to risk an injury? The mat is kind of one of those solutions in search of a problem. Continue reading Have You Noticed The Coliseum Injury Hazard?

The officiating, of course, drew the ire of USC and Washington State fans. There was a dodgy offensive pass interference call on Jordan Addison. Washington State was irate over a holding call that nullified an interception and a pass interference call. But we keep getting told the officiating is getting better. Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC-Washington State Refs Incense Both Sides