Say one thing about being in the Pac-12. It allows teams to get hyped — and escape Big Boy Football — for most, if not all, of the season. There is already talk USC and UCLA could both be undefeated for the first time since 1969, when the teams meet at the Rose Bowl on Nov. 19. We’re halfway through the season. Where is the … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC And UCLA Are In Full Hype Mode

Have you noticed that yellow floor mat that is next to the USC sideline? Every time a USC player steps on it while running off the field, he slips and falls. Is it worth having it to risk an injury? The mat is kind of one of those solutions in search of a problem. Continue reading Have You Noticed The Coliseum Injury Hazard?

The officiating, of course, drew the ire of USC and Washington State fans. There was a dodgy offensive pass interference call on Jordan Addison. Washington State was irate over a holding call that nullified an interception and a pass interference call. But we keep getting told the officiating is getting better. Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC-Washington State Refs Incense Both Sides

Thankfully, it’s over. Washington State used elements of Oregon State’s defense tonight and it clearly had an effect on the USC offense. Caleb Williams (15-29, 188 yards) had his second-worst game of the season. But don’t overfocus on him. The defense was giving up too many rushing yards (Jaylen Jenkins had 130 yards in 13 carries!) and looked shaky defending the pass (again). These are … Continue reading Discuss The USC-Washington State

Travis Dye is making a difference. Good thing for USC someone is. USC’s defense looks shoddy tonight. Imagine if USC played a good team. USC gets a fourth-down stop. Maybe that will give USC momentum. Quite a half. USC started out on fire. Then the defense wilted. The Trojans regrouped to take a 17-14 lead but it wasn’t a pretty first two quarters. USC fortunate … Continue reading USC-Washington State Live Blog