I thought USC freshman tailback Brandon Campbell showed flashes of talent in very limited carries last season. So it’s disappointing but understandable that Campbell has entered the transfer portal. Oregon transfer Travis Dye is No. 1. Stanford transfer Austin Jones came to USC to play and improve his NFL draft stock. Darwin Barlow thinks he can start. And incoming freshman Raleek Brown is a five-star, so he’s going … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Transfer Portal Keeps Churning

I spoke to a USC coach over the weekend who said one of the toxic issues last season revolved around the secondary. “It was a bad locker room and then when Donte Williams became the head coach, he took his eye off the ball (with the secondary) and things got even worse,” the coach said. “It wasn’t a great idea to make (Williams) the interim … Continue reading One Reason Things Fell Apart At USC

I spoke to a USC coach who said one player the new staff is high on is safety Callen Bullock. Bullock had 40 tackles and two interceptions as a freshman but coaches believe he is poised for a much bigger sophomore season. He is considered the brightest spot of the secondary at the moment. The cornerback position remains questionable at one spot. I’ve heard Colorado … Continue reading USC Coaches Find Impact Player

Would you say USC looked well-coached in the final minutes vs. Washington on Thursday night? Andy Enfield on USC’s season-high 23 turnovers: “If they want to advance any further, we have to do a better job at taking care of the basketball.” Stat guru Ken Pomeroy gives USC a 27 percent chance of beating UCLA tonight. I’ve heard strong praise for Lincoln Riley from Southern … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Former USC quarterback JT Daniels is visiting Oregon State according to Pete Thamel. He’s also scheduled to visit West Virginia (Graham Harrell) and Missouri. There are two ways to look at this: What a come down from Georgia to Oregon State. On the other hand, when you transfer, you must go to a school where you will play. Will he beat out Tristian Gebbia if … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: JT Daniels Visiting Oregon State