The Big Ten will not back off its preferred College Football Playoff format for 2026 that guarantees the conference four automatic spots, unless the SEC decides to add ninth league game, according to On3 sports. That increases the odds of a 12-team playoff returning in 2026. And that means Jen Cohen would have to get off the pot regarding the USC-Notre Dame series. She would … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Might Be Forced To Make Decision

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?

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)

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

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