It might seem like Lincoln Riley gets whoever he wants but sometimes he doesn’t. Dylan Raiola, the nation’s No. 1-ranked player for the Class of 2024, committed to Ohio State on Monday night. Raiola, a quarterback from Chandler, Ariz., chose the Buckeyes over USC, Georgia and Nebraska, among others. He was the only QB offered from the Class of 2024. Some will say it doesn’t … Continue reading Morning Buzz: One Gets Away From USC
Lincoln Riley is still rebuilding the roster. But at the moment, here are the weaknesses I see for the Trojans. USC has depth issues after Riley enacted a roster clear out that saw spring practice end with only 60 healthy scholarship players. Secondary is an issue especially at cornerback once you get past Mekhi Blackmon. The offensive line remains a question mark despite returning three … Continue reading USC Has Several Weak Spots To Address
Well, it didn’t take long to convince the oddsmakers. Or is this a case where public opinion swayed them? USC is favored by BetOnline to win the Pac-12. Utah, which is picked by quite a few pundits so far, is third. Below are the odds for every major conference Conference Futures Odds to win ACC Conference 2022-23 Clemson 2/3 Miami Florida 5/1 Pittsburgh 9/1 NC … Continue reading USC Favored To Win Pac-12
WINNERS The transfer portal USC remained busy this weekend with several visitors looking to transfer: Utah linebacker Carson Tabaricci, Oklahoma wide receiver Cody Jackson, Butler Community College offensive lineman Cooper Lovelace and Washington cornerback Jacobe Covington. Jordan Addison The longer the Pitt WR waits, the better his NIL deal will end up at USC . . . or Alabama. USC beach volleyball Won its second … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week
The expectations for USC are totally different under Lincoln Riley. So what defines success? A Pac-12 title? A Rose Bowl victory? A College Football Playoff Appearance? Is it all enough if USC doesn’t win a national title in the next 5 years? Under Pete Carroll, some people got bored with Rose Bowls. At one point, even Carroll worried the players would tire of going to … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: What Defines Success For Lincoln Riley Era?
If you asked me after spring practice who are 10 players to watch this season, here’s five on offense and five on defense. These 10 will have a big say on the Trojans’ fortunes this season: QB Caleb Williams RB Travis Dye RB Austin Jones WR Mario Williams WR Brenden Rice DE Romello Height DT Tuli Tuipulotu LB Shane Lee CB Mekhi Blackmon S Calen … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: 10 Players To Watch
