Lincoln Riley spoke about injured linebackers Mason Cobb and Eric Gentry at his morning press conference. “We’re hopeful. I would honestly right now put them both in the questionable world,” Riley said. “But I couldn’t say that either one of them doesn’t have a chance either. They’ve both progressed well.” Riley said today’s practice would probably be the deciding factor. Continue reading Lincoln Riley On USC Linebackers

Remember how it was a big deal true freshman Alani Noa started at left guard against San Jose State? Well, he didn’t start against Nevada (Emmanuel Pregnon did) and this week Pregnon is listed as the starter on this week’s depth chart. Also, Jarrett Kingston started at right guard last week and that was before Gino Quinones got hurt and will be out for the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Checking Depth Chart Changes

Caleb Williams was asked today about his father’s comments to GQ, when he said his son might return to USC next season if he doesn’t land in a good situation via the NFL Draft. “We got Stanford this week. And that’s what’ll be worried about,” Caleb Williams said. “The main goal is to go out there and win vs. Stanford and not let my teammates … Continue reading Caleb Williams Evades Responding To Father’s Comments

USC defensive lineman Tyrone Taleni was an under-the-radar quality contributor last season but he has not played the first two games because of a lower leg injury. Lincoln Riley has not said when Taleni will return. Offensive lineman Cooper Lovelace did play against Nevada but is not on the depth chart. So far, he’s best known for doing the splits. Freshman WR Zachariah Branch is … Continue reading USC Notes: Defensive Contributor Missing First Two Games

One thing I mentioned was worth monitoring before the season was how USC would continue to match last season’s 1.50 turnover margin — the best mark in the nation. So where do we stand after two games? USC has one turnover (good) and has forced one turnover (not so good). This is a more normal turnover margin, maybe a little disappointing to the coaches considering … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Let’s Check In On A Key Aspect Of Last Season

USC coach Lincoln Riley said offensive guard Gino Quinones suffered a season-ending leg injury against Nevada. Quinones appeared to tear his knee ligaments early in Saturday’s game. He started the first two games for the Trojans. Riley said Quinones can return for a sixth year next season. Jarrett Kingston, the transfer from Washington State, can replace Quinones. Continue reading Gino Quinones Out For Season