QUARTERBACK What would USC’s record be without Caleb Williams? He’s basically become the eraser who rubs out all of the Trojans’ shortcomings. USC’s implosion on defense would have been a lot more stressful if you didn’t know Williams would save the day. Grade: A- RUNNING BACK USC’s game plan was to pass, pass, pass. Makes sense if you’re overmatched. But USC was playing Cal. Travis … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-Cal Report Card

With the defense imploding last night, I heard this argument from some fans and ESPN announcer Dave Pasch: USC is 8-1 and made a dramatic improvement from last year when it won only 4 games, so there is a lot to celebrate. My reaction: What did you expect? Let’s review a few things regarding USC. This doesn’t mean USC being 8-1 is not a successful … Continue reading It’s Foolish To Compare Last Season To This Season

Alex Grinch was the man in the spotlight after last night’s debacle of a defensive performance at the Coliseum. “You’re 10 weeks into the season,” Grinch said. “Which, as soon as I say that, you want to vomit at some of the issues we have 10 weeks into the season. So I don’t know if some of these things we can get fixed in 48 … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Alex Grinch Wants To “Vomit”

This was supposed to be a relaxing victory vs. an anemic offense. Instead, it was an unmitigated defensive disaster. Did USC look like it even covered anyone in the second half? Cal QB Jack Plummer had not thrown for more than 300 yards in a game this season. But he threw for 406 vs. USC. Please stop the College Football Playoff talk. Do you want … Continue reading Discuss The USC-Cal Game

The defense is a mess. A real mess. USC leads, 41-35. Well, USC can always score. It’s 41-27 but this game has officially entered embarassment territory. This is not Lincoln Riley’s finest effort. USC leads Cal, 34-27 and there are still nine minutes left. USC needs a special teams coach. The busted coverage vs. Arizona was awful. The one USC just gave up to Cal … Continue reading USC-Cal Live Blog

OK, no one is going to pick Cal. But can anyone get the exact score? Cal is Cal, as always. They have a poor offense. But will they be able to muster a few moments vs. USC? A Pac-12 coach told me earlier this week he thought Cal could give USC some problems for a half. Continue reading Pick The USC-Cal Score