USC is ranked No. 127 nationally in penalty yards per game. UCLA is the worst team nationally. This list doesn’t back up Lincoln Riley’s theory that bad teams often commit the fewest penalties. That doesn’t back up Riley’s theory either. Riley said Monday night USC opponents are telling the refs about hands-to-face penalties in pre-game meetings. So then don’t commit them, right? Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Penalty Problems

Lincoln Riley liked the atmosphere at the Coliseum on Saturday night but wants it to get even better. “That’s what the damn Coliseum’s got to be like,” he said. “And it’s got to be even frickin’ better when we get back here in a couple weeks.” It’s interesting he now has been the chief lecturer on how fan enthusiasm for home football games. Do you … Continue reading USC Notes: Lincoln Riley Demands More From Fans

Between national media clamoring for him to be a serious candidate for the UCLA job and USC fans glazing him as a defensive coordinator, D’Anton Lynn‘s stock has never been higher. So naturally I wonder why? That’s not necessarily a criticism. But the mere question comes across as negativity compared to the gushing media/fans. I wonder how those people seriously believe USC’s defense is performing … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: What’s Up With Defensive Coaching?

Some good news today from Michigan State linebacker Wayne Matthews III, who was carted off the field and taken to Los Angeles General Medical Center during the game. He flew back to Michigan with the team. Thank you for all your prayers and support! I’m doing a lot better now! I’ll be back in no time. — Wayne Matthews III (@WayneM9_) September 21, 2025 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading A Good News Update

This was supposed to be a game where we learned a little more about USC. A chance for the Trojans to erase some of the mistakes that kept the Purdue game closer than it should have been. Instead, Michigan State again illustrated the already known strengths and weaknesses of this USC team, which are clear after four unremarkable opponents. USC has an explosive offense between … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: My Analysis On Michigan State Game

And it’s a one-score game! It’s suddenly a game again, thanks to the defense having more penalties and now a turnover by USC. Michigan State looks ready to get on that chartered flight. The second half starts at 10:22 p.m. The first half ends after 10 p.m. Fox has set a record for commercials. USC had 12 men on field after a timeout for the … Continue reading USC-Michigan State Live Blog