QUARTERBACK There were the usual something-out-of-nothing plays from Caleb Williams and if you take away sacks, he actually gained 97 yards rushings. The big problem was how many times he was running for his life from the pass rush. Grade: B+ RUNNING BACK It’s fair to say there weren’t enough opportunities because the Trojans weren’t exactly balanced (42 passes, 27 runs). Travis Dye is indispensable … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-Utah Report Card

The USC defense gave up touchdowns in five of Utah’s final six possessions. The sixth possession was a fumble at the 3-yard line. That’s the kind of defense Clancy Pendergast and Todd Orlando would be proud of. None of it was new. I harped on the defense’s ability to give up all kinds of yards every week. Sometimes, it was vs. the run and sometimes … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Let’s Dissect USC’s Entire Performance

What. A. Game. So many emotions. Some real guts from the players. And a huge call by Kyle Whittingham to go for 2. Hard to remember USC led 21-7. USC was not ready for prime time tonight. Too many penalties. Poor tackling. No clue how to cover tight end Dalton Kincaid (15 catches for 217 yards). And let’s not let Lincoln Riley of the hook. … Continue reading Discuss The USC-Utah Game

Helluva game. What to say? It exceeded expectations. Game of the year. Cameron Rising wih the TD run on fourth down and he scores on 2-point conversion. It’s 35-35 as Utah marches down the field with too many penalties to mention here. Eric Gentry with the big forced fumble down by the goal line. Utah’s defense is worse. Josh Falo has 2 catches this season. … Continue reading USC-Utah Live Blog

OK, where do I begin? My main issue is trusting Utah. The Utes flatter to deceive. As much as I like Cameron Rising, two plays I can’t forget are interceptions against Florida and UCLA. The Utes tend to fold with the pressure on them. But then again, there’s a lot less pressure with two losses. On the other hand, do I trust USC? The offense … Continue reading My USC-Utah Pick

A Pac-12 defensive coordinator called me Friday, so I asked him about the USC-Utah game. “I don’t think Utah will lose two straight games, especially when they are playing at home,” he said. Hmmm. Well, I’m throwing that out there before you make your pick. I’m making my pick later today. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Before You Pick The Score