TCU has responded to Paul Finebaum‘s report this morning that if USC backs out of the Alabama game, the Horned Frogs will replace the Trojans “We are preparing to play Cal in Week 1,” TCU athletic director Jeremiah Donati told the Star-Telegram. “If we determine at some point that we cannot do so, we’ll look at other options.” Donati did not deny Finebaum’s report and did not … Continue reading TCU Responds To Possible Alabama Game

SEC Network host Paul Finebaum said Alabama is already making preparations for replacing USC if the Trojans back out of their Sept. 5 game in Arlington, Texas. “Alabama plays Southern Cal in the first game of the season at Jerry’s World, there’s already talk going on between Alabama and TCU about meeting instead of the other two because TCU plays at Berkeley and the California … Continue reading Report: Alabama Talking To TCU As Replacement For USC

Remember when I said Alabama might find another team to play if the Pac-12 doesn’t approve playing in Texas in September? Well, Clay Helton and David Shaw confirmed this scenario Monday when they said the Pac-12 is considering an 11-game conference schedule this season. “That is one of the structures under discussion, depending on where we are at six-to-eight weeks from now,” Helton said. “Those … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Take Back The West By Only Playing In West?

During a Pac-12 “webinar” today, Clay Helton said one of the possible schedule scenarios that has been discussed is to play every team in the conference. That would mean USC plays 11 games against all the Pac-12 schools. And then Notre Dame? I bet Helton would love this scenario. Drop Alabama and New Mexico for Oregon State and Washington State. From 1-1 to 2-0? I … Continue reading Clay Helton Says Pac-12 Only Schedule Being Discussed