I always say it doesn’t matter where you transfer if you get to play. With that in mind, it’s the halfway point of the season so let’s judge the transfer portal for the nation’s busiest team: WINNERS Caleb Williams Worth every penny of his NIL money. Travis Dye A two-fer: quality tailback and team leader. Bobby Haskins Can’t argue with getting a starting left tackle. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Transfer Portal Winners And Losers

I’m generally uninterested in the way USC and especially Oklahoma fans troll each other. But long-time columnist Berry Tramel of the Oklahoman newspaper has written a column about Oklahoma’s current woes. Excerpts: “After Caleb Williams exited and five quality Sooner defenders were taken in the NFL Draft, Brent Venables was left with a roster void of difference-makers. This might be the least-talented OU roster since the … Continue reading How Much Is Lincoln Riley To Blame For Oklahoma’s Woes?

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