I’m going to get an early start on the Friday column by posting a USC-Notre Dame photo from the 2000 game. It’s tailback Malaefou MacKenzie running for daylight vs. the Irish. USC was only 5-7 that season but the game stil drew 81,342. USC coach Lincoln Riley canceled his regular Thursday press conference today because of Thanksgiving. Alex Grinch responded to CFP selection committee chairman … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!

USC sent out this email to some fans who bought tickets to the Pac-12 title game. It claims USC needs extra tickets for the game. Now before you get too excited, the ticket allotment is 3,500, so USC should sell those tickets quickly. Continue reading Pac-12 Title Game Tickets Going!

Did you get outraged because USC was not ranked about LSU? Here’s the deal: USC will make the College Football Playoff if it wins out, as long as TCU doesn’t go undefeated and LSU doesn’t win the SEC. Frankly, if LSU wins the SEC, they should go. The fact USC got snubbed should actually please the Trojans’ fans who prefer a trip to the Rose … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Path To CFP Is Clear

Here’s what Boo Corrigan on why two-loss LSU was ranked ahead of USC in tonight’s College Football Playoff rankings. LSU is No. 5 and USC is No. 6. Continue reading USC Is Behind LSU In College Football Playoff Rankings

Lincoln Riley said today his confidence in kicker Denis Lynch is “very high.” Riley said Lynch missed the first FG because the holder’s foot was in his way. Riley also spoke about the state of football in Southern California. “I think people need to recognize that a lot of things have changed,” he said. “This program’s on a great trajectory. Chip (Kelly) has done a … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Backs His Kicker