Lincoln Riley made nearly $12 million in 2024 according to USC’s federal tax records and went 7-6 that season. That means Riley earned about $1.7 million per victory. This isn’t exactly earth shattering news given that Riley signed a 10-year, roughly $100 million contract but it does provide a specific number. And it means he is making even more in 2026. One would think Riley … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Made Almost $12 Million In 2024

So you’re telling me the USC-Ohio State game is not a sell out? That means Ohio State fans have not yet gone all out on buying tickets for the game. They will. It’s important to remember Coliseum capacity is only 77,500. This isn’t like back in the day when the Coliseum seated 92,000. But this is a sign the USC fans still are not ready … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Not Quite The Hottest Ticket In Town Yet

There was a report this week that Arizona State had 34 scholarship baseball players. That’s an extraordinary number. The NCAA allowed only 11.7 scholarships for years in baseball but once the House settlement took effect, schools now have fixed roster limits and are allowed to offer a scholarship to every single athlete on their roster (if they can afford it). This raises a question: How … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Did you see when Jared Verse showed up at Cleveland Browns practice this week, he was wearing No. 8. That number belongs to Browns QB Dillon Gabriel. Or belonged to Gabriel, anyway. This reminded me of 2003, when USC coach Pete Carroll made quarterback Brandon Hance give up No. 4 and awarded it to wide receiver Whitney Lewis. Lewis had originally worn No. 26 before … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Who Remembers This Jersey Switch?

Texas Tech has had communication with USC and Notre Dame about playing a home-and-home series, according to CBS Sports. Now, let’s remember that Muleshoe, Texas, (home of Sir Lincolm of Riley) is only 68 miles from Texas Tech. But . . . let’s also remember that Riley hates to play good teams, especially one with the NIL budget of Texas Tech. Do you think Riley … Continue reading Would USC Play Texas Tech?