Since the NCAA has expanded the number of coaches on staff, some USC staffers have received new titles. Ryan Dougherty, who was senior special teams analyst, is now special teams coordinator. I don’t see this making any difference. Dougherty worked with Lincoln Riley at Oklahoma (2017-21) and then came to USC last season. So it’s not like USC went out and hired a big-time special … Continue reading USC Notes: A Special Teams Coorindator (Sort Of)

There wasn’t much difference between Miller Moss and Jayden Maiava before Lincoln Riley made his decision Monday afternoon. “They both were doing good things and making plays in practice,” said a USC coach. “The thing is, a tie goes to Miller given all the time he has spent in the program and the trust he has built with his teammates from all the years he … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: How Moss Won Job?

Lincoln Riley named Miller Moss the starting QB this afternoon. It’s note a surprise given the years Moss has put in running Riley’s offense in practices Moss has paid his dues and deserves his chance. The question is how much Riley will back him. Remember, three years ago at Oklahoma, Riley replaced Spencer Rattler with Caleb Williams after Rattler struggled. Don’t feel sorry for Jayden … Continue reading Miller Moss Named Starting QB

The USC-LSU game is officially a sell out. Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas seats 65,000. Now to see which school sold the most tickets? Smith never actually played in a game because he was hurt. Continue reading Notes: USC-LSU Game A Sell Out

Everyone likes to focus on the fact that for years USC has not have a linebacker worthy of wearing No. 55. But what about the fact no one inside the program even cares about the other number traditions. No one wears No. 42, which was Ronnie Lott’s number or No. 43 (Troy Polamalu). There isn’t anyone to even remind anyone of their significance. Those numbers … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: These Numbers Are No Game