It Seems Easy To Get Lost On Defense
Has anyone seen USC defensive tackle Jamaal Jarrett lately? He didn’t play in the past two games and was listed as questionable for the Notre Dame game with an unspecified injury. But it’s hard to remember him doing anything since that vaunted pick six against Purdue. I’m only mentioning any of this because it’s kind of an indictment of the media. They make a big … Continue reading It Seems Easy To Get Lost On Defense
USC Morning Buzz: Do You Trust Lincoln Riley Or Matt Rhule Less?
Remember when Lincoln Riley said he was going to get more involved with the defense after his first season? It worked out so well he fired Alex Grinch (or was forced to fire him). Riley then hired D’Anton Lynn, who had one year of experience as a defensive coordinator. The defense had some moments last season, except in the clutch (of course) but then all … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Do You Trust Lincoln Riley Or Matt Rhule Less?
Lincoln Riley Sounds Confident About Defense
Does anyone take Lincoln Riley seriously when he talks defense? Here is what he said Monday night: “We know there’s some things we have to do better, but we feel like those are things we can do better, we will do better, that we’re in control of.” Some things? Is Riley saying USC won’t surrender 440-500 yards in any more games? That’s a low bar. … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Sounds Confident About Defense
USC Morning Buzz: Lane Kiffin Goes Way Back For Dig
Lane Kiffin always has a response. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said Oklahoma was still the better team even after losing to Mississippi last weekend, Kiffin naturally responded. “Maybe he had the better team at Oklahoma when we beat them 55-19 in the national championship,” Kiffin said. “I divide college coaches into two categories,” Rhule said. “If I see him at a bar or restaurant and … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lane Kiffin Goes Way Back For Dig
Afternoon Notes: USC Becoming Tight End U.?
Josiah Jefferson, who is rated the No. 1 junior college tight end in the nation, has committed to USC. He was previously committed to Utah. Is he going to play behind Mark Bowman, the Mater Dei tight end who rated the No. 1 prep tight end in the nation? pic.twitter.com/RiJ3oOYCNg — no context college football (@nocontextcfb) October 26, 2025 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading Afternoon Notes: USC Becoming Tight End U.?
USC Morning Buzz: Another Example Of Year 2 Winner
If people want to say it’s unfair to compare Lincoln Riley to Curt Cignetti, let’s look at another Year 2 coach. Mike Elko is 8-0 and has Texas A&M ranked No. 3 in the nation in Year 2. He also beat Notre Dame in South Bend. Now some USC fans will immediately say, “Riley beat Elko last season!” Yes, the Las Vegas Bowl is huge. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Another Example Of Year 2 Winner
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 