Big game today as Kedon Slovis squares off against JT Daniels in a battle of benched USC QBs. The irony is Slovis caused Daniels to leave USC and now Daniels is playing for the offensive coordinator (Graham Harrell) who chose Harrell over Daniels at USC. What to watch for? Can Slovis regain his form and stay healthy? Can Daniels take a hit and show leadership? … Continue reading Kedon Slovis Vs. JT Daniels

Lincoln Riley said this morning Shane Lee will start over Ralen Goforth at weakside linebacker but both will play. Lee and Goforth were listed as co-starters on the late-night depth chart. “Ralen is a pretty good third (linebacker) coming into the game,” Riley said. Riley said he wants to play all four tailbacks Saturday (Travis Dye, Austin Jones, Raleek Brown, Darwin Barlow). That often sounds … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Clears Up Depth Chart A Little Bit

USC waited until 12:30 a.m. to finally release its depth chart. There were no major surprises but boy does it show the dangers of the transfer portal. First, the depth chart. REACTION: I said after Travis Dye and Austin Jones came to USC that tailback Darwin Barlow should transfer. He isn’t even listed at tailback. I guarantee you Gary Bryant isn’t happy to be second-team … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Drops Depth Chart After Midnight

I’m curious about where USC will use Max Williams on Saturday. He was expected to be the possible starter at nickel back. But now he is also playing safety and might start there against Rice. Depending on the scheme, the positions might not be too different. But Williams is listed at 5-foot-9 and playing a conventional safety role seems unusual. So it’s worth watching this … Continue reading And Now Back To USC Football Matters

USC announced this morning wide receiver Jordan Addison and Tuli Tuipulotu will drive Mercedes-Benz S500s this season. The cars are valued at $120,000 each per USC. The deal “was struck between BLVD and Fletcher Jones Motorcars.” “We want to do something unlike you’ve seen before,” BLVD chief Michael Calvin Jones said. REACTION: OK, let’s cut through the hype. USC coaches have had cars from Fletcher … Continue reading Is USC Overhyping NIL Deal?

Lincoln Riley said this week he wants USC to control all NIL deals. “The best thing we could ever do is try to get it under one roof,” he said. It’s the company line and if Riley is the public face, athletic director Mike Bohn is the private face. I’ve heard Bohn has contacted donors and tried to keep them from being involved in the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: There’s A Civil War On NIL