Lincoln Riley said today former walk-on Killian O’Connor will start at center. That’s a bit of an indictment of J’Onre Reed, who started the past 2 seasons at Syracuse. So USC took two offensive line transfers: One is ineligible (DJ Wingfield) and one is not starting. Riley said freshman defensive end Jahkeem Stewart is “50-50” to play Saturday. He is still wearing a walking boot. Continue reading USC Transfers Not Exactly Having Smooth Transition

The Los Angeles Times has predicted the outcome for each UCLA game this season and picks the Bruins to defeat USC. You can submit question on this form. Continue reading Notes: We Already Have A USC-UCLA Prediction

Lincoln Riley has revealed his first-team offensive line: LT: Elijah Paige LG: Tobias Raymond C: J’Onre Reed RG: Alani Noa RT: Justin Tauanuu This is the line without DJ Wingfield at guard because he is ineligible. So Raymond, who was promoted as an offensive tackle the past 12 months, is now a guard. And Tauanuu, who appeared in three games last season but redshirted, is … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Offensive Line Set For Saturday With Questions

Clay Helton is keeping Georgia Southern in California for nine days to start the season because his team opens with games at Fresno State and USC. Instead of flying back to Georgia, Helton will keep the team in Southern California the entire week leading up to the USC game. If I had to guess, it wouldn’t surprise me if he practices at El Camino College … Continue reading USC Notes: Clay Helton Makes Extended Stay In Southern California

Former QB Cody Kessler says the fact the Trojans are not ranked in the Top 25 polls shows a lack of respect exists for USC. “It is obvious that no one respects this USC football team and that was evident when these rankings came out,” he said. “We have become accustomed to being disrespected over the last couple of years.” Creating an us vs. them … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Is USC Being Disrespected?

USC holds its first game — actually glorified scrimmage — Saturday against Missouri State. Is anyone excited yet? Hopefully, the weather will cool off by 4:30 p.m. PT on Saturday for the 50,000 who actually show up. The following week it’s Georgia Southern. The season really starts Sept. 13 at Purdue. Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Excited Yet?