Caleb Williams Out Of Holiday Bowl

This is not exactly news but Lincoln Riley confirmed Caleb Williams is out of the Holiday Bowl. So Williams is not going to pull a Bo Nix. What exactly is Miller Moss auditioning for if he starts the Holiday Bowl? Riley’s already visited Will Howard of Kansas State and wants a quarterback from the transfer portal. This officially closes Williams’ USC career. He is the … Continue reading Caleb Williams Out Of Holiday Bowl

USC vs. Louisville In Holiday Bowl

It took longer than expected because the ACC teams were fighting over their bowl assignments, but USC will face Louisville on Dec. 27 in the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park. Not even Clemson, who many predicted would go to the Holiday Bowl. This will not excite many people, except Louisville fans. But this is a worst-case scenario for Lincoln Riley. Louisville is 10-3 and will … Continue reading USC vs. Louisville In Holiday Bowl

USC Sunday Buzz: Lincoln Riley Visits Transfer QB

So the answer to whether Lincoln Riley can resist taking another QB is a resounding “no.” Riley visited Kansas State QB Will Howard on Saturday in Manhattan, Kan., according to Derek Young of On3. This is revealing on many levels. It shows Riley doesn’t think Miller Moss or Malachi Nelson are the answer next season. It would be interesting to hear what they think, especially … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Lincoln Riley Visits Transfer QB

It’s Time For More Staff Changes

Now that D’Anton Lynn has been hired, the obvious follow-up needs to be brought up again. When does he start making defensive staff changes? If Lynn has any juice at all, and he shouldn’t have taken the job if he doesn’t, then he needs to start purging the defensive staff. And since I am bringing this up again, I might as well mention this: When … Continue reading It’s Time For More Staff Changes

One Defense Of Lincoln Riley Falls Apart

One defense I heard about Lincoln Riley from some USC diehards (including fanboy media) was that he inherited a 4-8 team and won 11 games and it’s a long rebuild following Clay Helton. Well, look at Kalen DeBoer. He inherited a 4-8 team, has gone 24-2 and is 9-0 against ranked opponents. And he is going to the College Football Playoff. Next argument, please! Continue reading One Defense Of Lincoln Riley Falls Apart