USC is 33/1 to win the national title next year according to BetOnline. That’s generous given how many players have left USC and the fact the Trojans have the ninth-best odds. Full odds are at the bottom: The Alabama-Ohio State game drew 18.7 million viewers. The previous low for a BCS or CFP title game was 21.4 million for the USC-Oklahoma game in 2004. Former … Continue reading USC Notes: Championship Odds Are Generous

Former USC tailback Markese Stepp has announced he will transfer to Nebraska. Stepp probably noticed Nebraska ran nearly 60 percent of the time in its offense. Maybe more importantly, Stepp will be the most experienced tailback on the Nebraska roster. Stepp had 100 carries for 505 yards and six touchdowns in his USC career. Continue reading Markese Stepp To Nebraska

USC was ranked No. 21 in the final Associated Press Top 25 poll on Monday night, exactly where the Trojans were ranked in the previous poll. So ducking a bowl game did not benefit USC, at least from a poll position. How funny was it to think of USC playing Alabama to start the season after watching the Crimson Tide beat Ohio State? I joked … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Here’s One Way Alabama Outdoes USC

It’s over. Alabama just too good. Ohio State still in it, for now, 38-24. OK, this is the Alabama dynasty at work. Mac Jones, Najee Harris and DeVonta Smith time. It’s 35-17!!! Ohio State is not bending but stalled in the red zone and got a field goal. It’s 21-17. I should have predicted a higher score. Mac Jones didn’t mope after his turnover. He … Continue reading College Football Playoff Title Game Forum

Former USC QB Carson Palmer was one of 11 players selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. It was a pretty easy choice given Palmer won the Heisman Trophy. Other USC players on the ballot who did not make it were linebacker Jack Del Rio and offensive lineman Jeff Bregel. This is where I like to point out some inconsistencies: Del Rio … Continue reading Time To Point Out Hall Of Fame Inconsistencies

WINNERS Real football programs While USC fans wonder why the football programs putters along behind spin and hype, two real teams (Alabama, Ohio State) will actually play for the national title. Steve Sarkisian He gets more than $34 million from Texas to become a head coach for the first time since he was fired by USC. He and Lane Kiffin must text high-fives to each … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week