USC is a 3-point favorite for its Oct. 15 game at Utah according to FanDuel. This early line might raise some eyebrows given how many pundits are picking Utah to win the Pac-12 South. I think USC can win the Pac-12 South and lose at Utah. It’s traditionally a tough game at Rice-Eccles Stadium. But maybe the oddsmakers figure most people want to bet USC … Continue reading An Early USC Line That Will Raise Eyebrows

My emerging star for USC this season is wide receiver Brenden Rice, the transfer from Colorado. But a Pac-12 coach discussed with me this week whether it would be better to be the star (at Colorado) or to be part of a receiving corps with Mario Williams, Gary Bryant, maybe Jordan Addison, Terrell Bynum, Tahj Washington, etc.? I suppose it all depends on how much … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Would You Rather Be The Star Or Win?

Lincoln Riley will throw out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium on Friday night before the Phillies-Dodgers game. It’s USC Night and recent USC graduates will be honored before the game. Remember, back in 2017, who threw the first pitch? Continue reading Lincoln Riley Gets Pitching Arm Ready

I mentioned what I thought were USC’s weaknesses here. Now for the strengths heading into the 2022 season: Lincoln Riley has a sense of purpose and leadership skills Star players at the skill positions so scoring points should not be a problem The usually soft Pac-12 schedule Continue reading What Are USC’s Strengths?

Every coach has to “change the culture” when they take over a job these days. Obviously, Lincoln Riley had to make that Priority No. 1 after he replaced Clay Helton. But Oklahoma coach Brent Venables told boosters Tuesday in Amarillo, Texas, he also had to make changes. “I saw too much casualness, if you will,” Venables said when he showed up for Oklahoma bowl practices … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Culture Changes Even At Oklahoma

Pitt wide receiver Jordan Addison is visiting Texas. Steve Sarkisian said this week he could have 35 new players on an 85-man roster for 2022. That is something you might expect in Year 1, not Year 2. But Sarkisian is under a lot of pressure in Austin. Addison is getting a lot publicity but it also demonstrates the way the transfer portal favors bigger teams. … Continue reading A Jordan Addision Update