The Big Ten Network visited USC this week. A former USC player who watched the show was aghast at two things: No one asked Lincoln Riley (or anyone else) about the Notre Dame series. And why was the show filmed in a dark room inside the McKay Center? They couldn’t find a fully lit room or go to Howard Jones Field? USC prides itself on … Continue reading Who Made This Decision?

USC wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane broke his foot in May but is now fully healthy, according to Lincoln Riley. He has been limited in training camp but is supposed to be 100 percent for the Missouri State game. Continue reading Ja’Kobi Lane Broke Foot In May

Keep an eye on redshirt freshman cornerback Marcelles Williams. I thought he had a chance last season to start or at least be an impact but he was never given a chance. Now he’s definitely part of the cornerback rotation and might even start depending on how he performs in the early games. OFFICIAL: Our non-conference schedule is locked in 🔒 🎟️ https://t.co/hm0SF7wiTY pic.twitter.com/3JQWAkFmoN — … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Corner Position Could Have Big Change

Some very interesting adjustments were announced today by the College Football Playoff regarding strength of schedule and strength of record: And this: So it benefits USC to play a team like Notre Dame and a loss to a team like Notre Dame will be minimized. Also, there will be “a greater penalty for losing” to a lower-quality opponent. This smashes Lincoln Riley’s arguments/fears for continuing … Continue reading Lincoln Riley’s Anti-Notre Dame Game Argument Falling Apart

I predicted former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville fully endorsed the school’s ridiculous claiming of the 2004 national title yesterday and here was his first comment: “I want to congratulate the 2004 Auburn Tigers football team on being recognized as the true national champions of college football of 2004,” Tuberville said. “There is no doubt that the 2004 Auburn team was the best team in the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Fully Ridiculous Moment

It looks like Micah Banuelos will be starting at left guard now that DJ Wingfield lost his lawsuit for a fifth year of eligibility. Banuelos has appeared in three games the past 2 seasons. One question is whether USC did enough due diligence regarding Wingfield. His case appeared shaky after he played two years at El Camino College, one year at New Mexico and one … Continue reading USC Offensive Line Gets New Starter