What Are USC’s Odds To Win National Title?

USC’s odds to win the College Football Playoff are 66/1 according to BetOnline. That puts USC 19th nationally in the odds. Here’s the odds for every team. 2025 CFP Championship Winner   Texas 6/1   Georgia 13/2 (+650) Ohio State 13/2 (+650) Penn State 7/1   Clemson 17/2 (+850) Alabama 9/1   Notre Dame 10/1   Oregon 10/1   LSU 16/1   Florida 33/1   … Continue reading What Are USC’s Odds To Win National Title?

USC Morning Buzz: Don’t Put Any Stock In Recruiting Rankings (Again)

A controversy erupted yesterday when tight end Mark Bowman of Mater Dei somehow went from five-stars to four-stars with Rivals despite being their No. 1-ranked tight end in the nation. Bowman, a USC commit, was literally named a five-star by Rivals on June 2 so how could he be a four-star less than six weeks later (and in the offseason no less)? A popular theory … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Don’t Put Any Stock In Recruiting Rankings (Again)

USC Morning Buzz: Riley-Bowden Changes Continue

Let’s revisit the schism that exists between Lincoln Riley and Chad “Charmin” Bowden. Among the many long-time employees for Riley is the “colorful” Clarke Stroud, who was his director of football operations at Oklahoma and USC. He has been so trusted by Riley he even hosted the Salute to Troy kickoff dinner. Well, Stroud is no longer director of football operations. His new title is … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Riley-Bowden Changes Continue

USC Sunday Buzz: Sometimes You Have To Wait To Be Right

Ten months ago, I sent out a tweet mentioning that Knox Kiffin, the son of Lane Kiffin, was going to transfer from Palos Verdes High School and move to Mississippi this year. Shortly afterward, I got a message from Knox asking me to delete the tweet and telling me he was not going to transfer. I deleted the tweet mainly as a courtesy to him … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Sometimes You Have To Wait To Be Right

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

I’m told USC intends to institute its campus-wide layoffs by August 1st. It is believed the layoffs could hit 6 percent of the university employees. The university wants the layoffs to occur before school starts in August so it can start the year with a “clean slate.” Tell that to anyone who gets laid off. The idea, apparently, is to try and rebuild from the … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column