Whether he likes it or not, USC coach Lincoln Riley could be forced to play a tougher schedule based on a report from Yahoo Sports. The gist of the story is an expanded 14-or-16 College Football Playoff with four possible automatic spots for the Big Ten. If that happens, Yahoo said it opens the way the for an SEC-Big Ten scheduling agreement that “would pit … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: News That Won’t Make Lincoln Riley Happy

Let’s say Lincoln Riley got his way and discontinued the Notre Dame football series. What does the USC season-ticket holder get for his money on non-conference games? In 2025, USC hosts Missouri State and Georgia Southern. In 2026, USC hosts Fresno State and Notre Dame. In 2027, USC hosts UNLV and Nevada. That’s six games. Which of those six do you want to pay for? … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Look What Your Money Gets You If Notre Dame Is Gone

Whenever I read comments from USC administrators or coaches, they always talk about the future. But they rarely discuss the past. For example, USC has a 15-11 record in the two seasons Jen Cohen was athletic director. I’m not blaming her for the record, obviously, but how about telling the fans why USC has been unsuccessful? Tell us what went wrong. Yes, you’ve hired a … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: The Future Is Bright But What Went Wrong In Past?

Several people reached out to me about the John Robinson memorial and who attended. You know who none of them saw at the memorial? Lincoln Riley. Robinson and Riley might never have met each other but it’s kind of a good idea for the current USC coach to go to a memorial service for one of the greatest coaches in the history of USC. I … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

A few more names who attended the John Robinson memorial: Rodney Peete, Ted Tollner, Jim Hefner, former USC administrator Jim Dennis and Sue McKeever, wife of Marlin McKeever. Big Ten Preseason Poll1. Oregon2. Nebraska3. Indiana4. UCLA5. Michigan6. USC Continue reading USC Notes: A Few More Names From Robinson Memorial