We already knew USC is a mostly skill-oriented team but there are six Trojans on the Pac-12 preseason offensive team compared to just two on the defense. Maybe as significant, five of the six USC players are transfers. USC also has two picks on special teams. Continue reading USC Has Bigger Presence On Offense Than Defense In Pac-12 Preseason Team

Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren mentioned today the conference will regularly be able to play in a late-night time slot thanks to USC and UCLA. Hold up a second! One reason USC and UCLA fans like the Big Ten is the idea of earlier games. Not late-night games at the Coliseum or Rose Bowl. Do you want half of USC’s home games at 7 p.m.? … Continue reading Is USC Going To Have Late-Night Big Ten Games?

WINNERS Lincoln Riley At least he doesn’t have to wonder when he will land another offensive lineman following the commitment of Micah Banuelos. Andy Stankiewicz The new USC baseball coach got a commitment Monday from Nevada-transfer shortstop Ryan Jackson and Class of 2025 catcher Isaiah Ibarra. He previously landed Cal Baptist catcher Conner Clift. Lane Kiffin Asked about Texas and Oklahoma jumping to the SEC … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week

Three-star offensive guard Micah Banuelos of Burien, Wash., committed to USC over Oregon and Texas A&M today. Banuelos said USC moving to the Big Ten played a part in his decision. This is welcome relief for Lincoln Riley, although it should be noted Banuelos had a total of nine scholarship offers, so it’s not quite like landing five-star Josh Conerly or some of the recent … Continue reading Yes, USC Finally Gets A Lineman!

An awkward Pac-12 media will take place Friday in Los Angeles. Awkward because it’s the first gathering of administrators, coaches and players since USC and UCLA joined the Big Ten. And the media will be there to ask a lot of questions. Here is the schedule: Interestingly, USC goes last and it will all be streamed on the Pac-12 website. 2022 Pac-12 Football Media Day … Continue reading USC Goes Last At Pac-12 Media Day

Offensive guard Micah Banuelos of Burien, Wash., makes his college choice today at 3 p.m. on YouTube. Banuelos is down to Oregon, USC and Texas A&M. He is rated a three-star prospect. At this point, USC could use even a three-star if it can get one as more prospects commit early. For example, Chase Bisontis, the No. 3-ranked offensive guard in the nation by Rivals, … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Is Today The Day USC Gets Lineman?