USC Schedule Upgrade Ahead? Anyone? Anyone?

Now that the College Football Playoff has expanded to 24 teams, USC should be aggressively contacting teams throughout the nation for non-conference games. I’m talking about a marquee opponent, not some dreadful team like Cal or Stanford, which have been under consideration. USC plays UNLV and Nevada next season with an opening still on the schedule. It only has Fresno State in 2028 with two … Continue reading USC Schedule Upgrade Ahead? Anyone? Anyone?

USC Morning Buzz: Mr. No-Compete Is Thrilled With New System

Mr. No Compete, aka Lincoln Riley, offered a full-throated endorsement for a 24-team College Football Playoff on Monday night during the Trojans Live radio show. What a surprise. The guy who is 5-15 vs. ranked teams while at USC wants the system where 16 percent of the teams make the playoffs. “I do think it’s going to be a really good thing for the sport,” … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Mr. No-Compete Is Thrilled With New System

USC Notes: Oh, Here’s A Defensive Stat For You

Did you know that three of the four Power 4 schools USC played this season had their best offensive performances of the year against the Trojans? It was four of four but Washington and its new quarterback manhandled Purdue last weekend. Remember this when you keep hearing how the defense has transformed. Not another game with Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge. It was expected but … Continue reading USC Notes: Oh, Here’s A Defensive Stat For You

USC Morning Buzz: Now Here’s A Coach Who Takes Responsibility

Now this is a coach who take responsibility for his sideline and doesn’t just hold a play sheet like Charles Nelson Riley. I’d love to see Jason Eck destroy a juice box. UCLA QB Ty Dieffenbach after the Wisconsin game: “Growing up here, you want to go play for UCLA. You don’t want to play for USC, where I’m from.” Dieffenbach went to Agoura High … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Now Here’s A Coach Who Takes Responsibility

Sunday Buzz: USC Did BYU A Big Favor

USC did BYU a huge favor. The Cougars have a signature victory, a case to be ranked No. 1 and a clear path to CFP because Lincoln Riley did not want to play Notre Dame. It also helps the reputation of Big 12 teams like Utah and Texas Tech, who also have College Football Playoff aspirations. Meanwhile, Penn State lost to Michigan on Saturday. So … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC Did BYU A Big Favor

USC Will Face Luke Fahey In Ohio State Game

It looks like freshman Luke Fahey of Mission Viejo High School will start against USC in two weeks for Ohio State. Coach Ryan Day said starter Julian Sayin will be out several weeks after with a should injury suffered against Indiana. Is this a huge break for USC or can a backup QB step up again like the Oregon game? Ohio State has a bye … Continue reading USC Will Face Luke Fahey In Ohio State Game