Carrington Pierce, a transfer from Oklahoma State, has committed to USC. Pierce didn’t actually play at Oklahoma State. He was at Chaffey College in 2024, went to Oklahoma State, but entered the transfer portal in October. He is the younger brother of USC safety Christian Pierce, so it probably didn’t take much recruiting. Nebraska, Toledo and San Diego were also interested. Continue reading USC Lands Easy Transfer

USC has re-signed Braylan Shelby, Christian Pierce and Jadyn Walker to NIL deals. I admit I don’t like reading about college players “re-signing” with schools. Either come back or leave. Are we going to have to hear about this 75 times in the offseason? Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: How Many Player Signing Announcements Will Their Be?

USC wide receiver Prince Strachan has entered the transfer portal. Who? He was touted as the possible No. 3 receiver when he transferred from Boise State. But he caught one pass and played in one game this season. At least the crowd of 9,035 was respectable. Continue reading USC Notes: Wide Receiver Transfers

USC tailback Waymond Jordan has signed a new NIL deal with the Trojans and will return next season. This sets up an interesting running backs room next season with Jordan and King Miller plus freshmen Shahan Alston and DeShonne Redeaux. A year from now, let’s see who is still around. It was the highlight of the Heisman ceremonies for me that year. Of course, Young … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Roster News And Another Scandal

I’d like to know what Jen Cohen thinks of the idea that Lincoln Riley’s representation has been floating his name for jobs, as Andy Staples reported earlier this week. My guess is that she would be pleased because it would allow her to go after her own coach, namely Kalen DeBoer of Alabama. And if DeBoer said no, Cohen would still be happy to hire … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC tight end Lake McRee declared for the NFL Draft. McRee has played 10-or-more games each of the past four seasons so I’m still trying to figure out how he could return to USC next year. Continue reading USC Notes: Tight End Going Pro