A USC sideline observer told me that during Saturday’s USC-Arizona State game, there was a situation where Lincoln Riley was yelling at Caleb Williams to move the tailback before a play and Williams yelled back, “No! No!” The tailback stayed in the original spot and the play was run. Now this might be an incident if it involved another quarterback. But Williams is the Heisman … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Creative Tension On Sideline

Does anybody else find it odd that the No. 1-ranked offensive tackle in the nation (Brandon Baker) lives in Ontario and didn’t have USC in his final choices before he committed to Texas? If I were the USC offensive line coach or head coach, I’d be pretty unhappy about that. There’s always the transfer portal but a five-star lineman in your backyard should at least … Continue reading USC Monday Night Notes

I spoke to an NFL scout who attended the USC-Arizona State game. “USC’s receivers weren’t as impressive in person as on film,” he said. “Arizona State actually did a decent job covering them until Caleb Williams would start scrambling around. “I like the defensive line. They have some good players. The problem with the defense is the secondary, not the d-line.” Washington State at UCLA … Continue reading USC Notes: Some Good And Bad From ASU

QUARTERBACK It says something about Caleb Williams’ talent that he can complete 20 of 31 passes for 322 yards with three TDs and no interceptions and it feels like an ordinary performance. Williams was under pressure and threw some ill-advised passes. That will matter if it happens later in the season. Grade: B RUNNING BACK An NFL scout at Saturday’s game told me MarShawn Lloyd … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-Arizona State Report Card

You know what might have been the play of the game last night? When Drew Pyne dropped back to pass; was about to throw; got hit and fumbled. USC had a blown coverage on the play and Elihjah Badger was wide open for about a 50-yard touchdown. Pyne saw him but Solomon Byrd forced the fumble first. It’s a play both sides’ coaching staffs will … Continue reading The Play That Changed The USC-ASU Game

USC dropped three spots in the AP Top 25 poll and is now ranked No. 8 in the nation. The Trojans dropped one spot in the coaches’ poll and are ranked No. 6. Colorado, who plays USC next week, dropped out of both Top 25 polls following its loss to Oregon. In the AP poll, Washington is ranked No. 7 and Oregon No. 9. Continue reading USC Drops Three Spots In AP Poll