Lincoln Riley said today his confidence in kicker Denis Lynch is “very high.” Riley said Lynch missed the first FG because the holder’s foot was in his way. Riley also spoke about the state of football in Southern California. “I think people need to recognize that a lot of things have changed,” he said. “This program’s on a great trajectory. Chip (Kelly) has done a … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Backs His Kicker

The USC-UCLA game not only created a great matchup on the field, it allowed the coaches to trade gossip. The word going around at the Rose Bowl was that UCLA defensive coordinator Bill McGovern will not be returning next season because of health issues. That is setting off a scramble as coaches try to figure out who Chip Kelly will hire this time around and … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Coaches’ Rumor Mill Is Going Strong

USC just be UCLA in a highly emotional game but it’s now time to focus on Notre Dame. “There’s a different feeling about this one and I can feel it amongst our program and our players,” Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said. “I knew it last year but this year being at the end of the year at USC, you can really feel it.” Freeman … Continue reading USC Notes: It’s Time To Worry About Notre Dame

If you have a big game on national TV and you’re from USC, you become the Heisman favorite. Think Carson Palmer vs. Notre Dame in 2002 (425 yards, 4 TDs.) Caleb Williams is the new Heisman favorite according to BetOnline. USC’s national title odds also improved. The Trojans are 25/1. Georgia is 5/7; Ohio State is 5/2; Michigan is 10/1; TCU is 14/1 and Clemson … Continue reading Caleb Williams Is Heisman Favorite

QUARTERBACK It must be an amazing feeling to call plays and know Caleb Williams will use his magic to make them work. He can throw against his body better than anyone in college football. And he’s almost impossible to tackle on the first attempt. He’s singlehandedly got USC in the College Football Playoff conversation. It’s all enough to almost make you forget his slow start. … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-UCLA Report Card

Did you know last night was the first time this season Jordan Addison reached double figures in receptions? He had 11 catches for 178 yards and one TD. Before the season, Addison and many fans probably assumed the Biletnikoff Award winner would have quite a few games like last night. But Addison has never caught more than eight passes in a game this season. It … Continue reading A USC Milestone From UCLA Game