Former USC offensive guard Emmanuel Pregnon has committed to Oregon. Now that’s a twist considering Tennessee and Colorado were the supposed frontrunners. Do the people who hate Oregon for their NIL money also root for the Dodgers, who have the highest payroll? It’s going to be interesting to see how a couple former USC defensive linemen — Elijah Hughes and Bear Alexander — develop at … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Nothing Like A Transfer Twist

Here are the odds from BetOnline for 78 teams’ chances of winning the College Football Playoff championship in 2026. USC is 66/1 to win the title. I wonder if that is just the respect for the brand or a realistic number. 2026 CFP Championship Winner   Texas   9/2 (+450) Georgia   11/2 (+550) Ohio State   11/2 (+550) Oregon   7/1   Penn State … Continue reading USC Is 66/1 To Win National Title In 2026 (Plus 77 Other Teams)

Let’s talk about the USC offensive line. USC will replace its center, Jonah Monheim, with Syracuse center J’Onre Reed. The Trojans will replace left guard Emmanuel Pregnon with Purdue guard DJ Wingfield. Monheim and Pregnon were considered USC’s best offensive linemen. Does it sound like USC has upgraded? Does it sound like USC has replaced them with just as good linemen? Reed and Wingfield are only returning … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Transfer Upgrades?

Kaedin Robinson, a wide receiver from Appalachian State, who visited USC earlier in the week, is expected to transfer to UCLA, according to 247. In the past 3 seasons he had 147 catches for 2,164 yards and 14 touchdowns. Eric Musselman snapped his streak of not shaking the other coach’s hand at two games. He shook Brad Underwood’s hand yesterday. Of course, it’s easy when … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Receiver Picks UCLA Over USC

Big win for USC as it upset No. 13-ranked Illinois, 82-72, today. It was USC’s first win on the road over a ranked opponent since 2010. In other words, Andy Enfield never did it. Desmond Claude scored 31 points while Rashaun Agee had 13 points and rebounds. Shahn Alston, a four-star Class of 2026 running back from Painesville, Ohio, committed to USC this morning at … Continue reading USC Notes: Trojans Upset Illinois

An Arizona State defensive lineman recently turned down a $1 million offer from Texas. Do you think a Lincoln Riley-coached player would do that? How much did tailback Quentin Joyner get to go to Texas Tech? Culture matters. I rest my case. This is a crazy story. Wide receiver Ryan Pellum of Millikan High School in Long Beach was committed to USC but then surprised … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Culture Matters