USC wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane said he will declare for the NFL Draft. Does this mean he won’t play in the Alamo Bowl for a chance at three straight games with an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty? USC will have to replace Makai Lemon and Lane next season. Do they look to the transfer portal or rely on freshmen like Trent Mosley? Continue reading Ja’Kobi Lane Turning Pro

USC safety Kamari Ramsey said he will enter the NFL Draft. Ramsey missed two games because of injury this season. He didn’t have as good a season as last year but was still clearly better than whoever else could replace him. I’ve felt like Raiola was overrated but maybe he will improve in a new environment. Continue reading USC Notes: Kamari Ramsey Departs; More All-America Honors

Carrington Pierce, a transfer from Oklahoma State, has committed to USC. Pierce didn’t actually play at Oklahoma State. He was at Chaffey College in 2024, went to Oklahoma State, but entered the transfer portal in October. He is the younger brother of USC safety Christian Pierce, so it probably didn’t take much recruiting. Nebraska, Toledo and San Diego were also interested. Continue reading USC Lands Easy Transfer

USC has re-signed Braylan Shelby, Christian Pierce and Jadyn Walker to NIL deals. I admit I don’t like reading about college players “re-signing” with schools. Either come back or leave. Are we going to have to hear about this 75 times in the offseason? Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: How Many Player Signing Announcements Will Their Be?

USC wide receiver Prince Strachan has entered the transfer portal. Who? He was touted as the possible No. 3 receiver when he transferred from Boise State. But he caught one pass and played in one game this season. At least the crowd of 9,035 was respectable. Continue reading USC Notes: Wide Receiver Transfers