I’m hearing USC would still like to add to its secondary and offensive line via the transfer portal. The line spot would likely be another tackle (if a quality prospect is available) either to start or add depth. Even though cornerback DeCarlos Nicholson is returning, USC still feels it needs to improve the secondary. And rightfully so. Continue reading USC Notes: Trojans Still Have Portal Needs

Here is an interesting comment from Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork after the Buckeyes won the national title. “You can have all the money, all the collectives you can have, but if you don’t have a foundation of leadership and culture and chemistry then it’s not going to matter. We’ve seen programs spend a lot of money, some even more than us and they … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Three-Point Plan For Success

Reggie Bush keeps talking about USC. He said for a second time this month that he wants to coach at USC. Actually, he wants to be the head coach at USC! “I would love to come back and be the head coach of USC at some point and help lead USC to a national championship,” Bush told the Sporting Tribune. If you want to be … Continue reading A New USC Head Coach Candidate

Jen Cohen said in her State of Troy newsletter addressed NIL and said that USC will “invest the full permissible $20.5 million in 2025-26.” “We must prioritize more strategically and operate more efficiently than ever before. Maximizing our investment in USC Football – whose success generates the revenue that supports broad-based excellence in all our sports – is critical.” So what will the excuses be … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: NIL Fully Funded?

I never thought USC would have to promote that it is actually recruiting in California. But I guess when everyone knows you neglected recruiting in your backyard, you have to tell the fans about it to try and lower the heat. Coaches on the road📍 pic.twitter.com/c7GLyeL6Ce — USC Football ✌️ (@uscfb) January 21, 2025 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading USC Notes: This Is A Claim I Never Expected

Now that Ohio State won the national championship, what about next season? Well, On3 already has an early Top 25 for next season by Andy Staples and Ari Wasserman. Where is USC? Bueller? Bueller? USC didn’t even get into the “others receiving votes” category like Texas Tech, Iowa State, Missouri, Duke and Washington. These guys are either going to look prescient or foolish with USC. … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Where Is USC In Way Too Early Top 25?