This is a tough one. USC has become a chronic underachiever. Utah’s lacked an offense. If Cam Rising played, I’d clearly pick the Utes. But Bryson Barnes will start tonight. That means I should take USC. But I’m too frustrated watching the nonsense, so for the heck of it, I’m taking Utah, 27-24. Who do you got? Continue reading Pick The USC-Utah Score

I got so tied up dealing with the USC defensive scheme breakdown and Lincoln Riley-NFL rumors that I forgot to do a Notre Dame report card. No problem. Here it is: pic.twitter.com/6yMvkxyhuv — WKU Football (@WKUFootball) October 20, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Some Notre Dame Housekeeping

Cornerback Isaiah Rubin of Los Alamitos High School committed to USC today. Rubin, a four-star prospect, chose the Trojans over, Utah, Oregon and Colorado. USC definitely needs cornerbacks. My question is who will be coaching the corners next season? Is Donte Williams coming back? Continue reading USC Lands Cornerback Commitment

USC has had 10 men on the field the past two games. Will it get a hat trick against Utah? A chaperone? Is this 1953? It’s nice work if you can get it. By the way, one of the students arrested last spring was 41 years old. Did he need a chaperone? VIDEO OF THE WEEK I discussed whether Lincoln Riley go to the NFL … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

I know it sounds unrealistic, but does USC have any linebackers that remind you of Chip Banks, Junior Seau or Chris Claiborne? The reason I ask is because a coach told me he thought Eric Gentry was too thin to play linebacker. I’ve been a fan of Gentry — especially compared to some of the other USC linebackers — although he hasn’t played much this … Continue reading USC Notes: Where’s The Physicality?

If you want a silver lining, here’s Lincoln Riley today: “The reality is we’re undefeated in the best conference probably in college football right now.” The funny part is USC fans aren’t too happy being 6-1. Probably because they watched the games. He also said, “We practiced very well last week. Our team was ready to play.” In what way, shape or form was USC … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Finds Silver Lining