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NCAA FootballUSC head coach Lincoln Riley speaks out on potential for Trojans offense in 2022 season

Not many football programs across the nation revamped their depth on offense as much as USC did so earlier this year. The floodgates opened for the Trojans after they hired Lincoln Riley to be their new head coach. They relied upon the transfer portal to revamp an offense in need of playmakers, as they hauled […]

NCAA Football"I'm behind it": Lincoln Riley speaks out on USC football's planned move from Pac-12 to Big Ten

USC football joined the conference realignment party when they announced their intention to leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten in 2024. It’s a planned move that has been met with both excitement and disappointment. Naturally, Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley was asked about the move at Pac-12 Media Days. Here’s what Riley had to […]

NCAA FootballBig Ten evaluating 4 more Pac-12 schools for possible expansion

Conference expansion has been a hot topic this summer. It seems as if almost every major college football conference is open to the idea. And that narrative is continuing with the Big Ten considering further expansion. USC and UCLA are already joining the conference in 2024. But according to CBS Sports, the Big Ten could […]

NCAA FootballKevin Warren breaks Big Ten’s silence on USC, UCLA joining conference

The college football headlines have been dominated by news of teams electing to change conferences. At the top of this list has been USC and UCLA who made the announcement they would be moving from the Pac 12 to the Big Ten earlier this offseason. This historic move sets an interesting precedent as schools are […]

NCAA FootballMicah Banuelos drops Big Ten bombshell after joining USC Football

Back in June, longtime Pac-12 schools USC and UCLA made the shocking decision to leave the conference for the Big Ten, a move set to occur in 2024. On Monday, USC football announced they landed four-star offensive lineman Micah Banuelos. An excited Banuelos spoke about why he chose the Trojans, dropping a Big Ten bombshell […]

NCAA FootballCalifornia governor Gavin Newsom's fiery message to UCLA after move to Big Ten

UCLA and USC shook college football and college athletics to its core with the news that they were leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten last month. On Wednesday, California governor Gavin Newsom demanded answers from UCLA regarding the move. Newsom released a statement to the Los Angeles Times at the meeting of the University […]

Mini-Editorials3 way too early USC Trojans predictions for 2022 season

It’s a new era in Hollywood, out goes Clay Helton, and in comes former Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley, along with a host of transfers. It’s an ambitious move by USC football, a program who have been stuck in the doldrums of mediocrity since Pete Carroll departed over a decade ago. A move that seems […]

NCAA FootballBig 12, Pac-12 partnership talks get final update after USC, UCLA departure

The Big 12 and Pac-12 conferences have spent the last two weeks discussing a potential partnership. However, an update received on Monday night seems to have ended any hopes for such a partnership. ESPN reports that the two conferences will not partner up. They add partnership discussions are now over with. These talks began after […]

NCAA FootballBig-12 commissioner drops bombshell on Pac-12 interest after USC, UCLA move

USC and UCLA shocked the college football world when they announced they would be leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten. It was 2022’s installment of a trend becoming increasingly paramount in college football: realignment. The Big-12 experienced it last year when Texas and Oklahoma bolted for the SEC. Amid all the chaos, new Big-12 […]

NCAA FootballLenDale White reacts to USC's bombshell move to Big Ten, Lincoln Rile hire

The USC Trojans, along with the UCLA Bruins, recently dropped bombshell announcements about leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten conference in 2024. Both the Trojans and the Bruins are two of the most iconic teams in the Pac-12, but will be bringing their talents to the dog-eat-dog world of the Big Ten. It’s a […]

NCAA FootballPlans for Pac-12 after USC, UCLA departure for Big Ten, revealed

USC and UCLA shocked the Pac-12 on Thursday night after it was announced the two schools will be moving to the Big Ten. It puts the conference in a tough spot, as they lose two massive sporting programs in one swoop. The move isn’t official until 2024, but it sounds like commissioner George Kliavkoff is […]

NCAA FootballPac-12 responds to shocking USC, UCLA switch to Big Ten

In a wild turn of events, the USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins are officially moving to the Big Ten in 2024. It leaves the Pac-12 in a tough spot, as the conference loses two elite sporting programs. We’ll see how this all plays out, as rumors are swirling about other teams looking to make the […]

NCAA FootballUSC, UCLA officially change college football forever with move to Big Ten

Well, the college football world is forever changing. There have been rumors of conferences merging together to form super-conferences before and we might be at the tip of the iceberg. The Big Ten reels in two massive programs with the USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins making the switch from the Pac-12. According to Sports Illustrated, […]

NCAA FootballTwitter goes ballistic over bonkers USC, UCLA move from Pac-12 to Big Ten

The USC and UCLA football programs shocked the NCAA world on Thursday as both are set to leave the Pac-12 and join the Big Ten as early as 2024. It’s a massive move for each conference and Twitter couldn’t help but lose their minds over this bombshell decision. Here are some of the wildest reactions […]

NCAA FootballUSC, UCLA bolting Pac-12 for Big Ten in 2024

The Big Ten is set to add a pair of major West Coast powerhouses to its ranks, and the move could be done as early as 2024. According to Jon Wilner, both USC and UCLA are now expected to spurn the Pac-12 and bolt for the Big Ten in a move that could come to […]

NCAA FootballUSC set to nab Pitt WR Jordan Addison as star transfer

Lincoln Riley’s USC Trojans team just got even better on Thursday. The Trojans are set to add the top transfer player in the nation, superstar wide receiver Jordan Addison. Addison took to Twitter to share an emotional message in which announced his decision to head to USC. The former Biletnikoff Award winner opted to leave […]

NCAA FootballPittsburgh, USC set to battle over WR Jordan Addison after transfer portal decision

Rumors began circulating over the weekend on the potential of Pittsburgh star wideout Jordan Addison entering the transfer portal. On Tuesday, those rumors came to fruition as Addison officially entered the transfer portal. USC seems primed to scoop Addison up from the Panthers, led by recently-hired head coach Lincoln Riley. Riley has already helped undergo […]

NCAA FootballGeorgia sets insane NFL Draft record even Pete Carroll's USC, Urban Meyer's Ohio State never reached

Months removed from their historic national championship-winning season and the 2021 Georgia Bulldogs are still not done yet in setting records. The 2022 NFL Draft culminated on Saturday, and overall, Georgia’s coaching staff sure must be pleased to see a multitude of its now-former standout talents find new homes in the NFL. From Travon Walker […]

Atlanta FalconsHawks star Trae Young reacts to 'lob threat' Drake London going to Atlanta

Another Lob Threat👀 @AtlantaFalcons 🔥🔥🔥 WRs on Deck !! Welcome To The A Killa @DrakeLondon_ ! Cant wait to see who else we draft🔥🔥 — Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) April 29, 2022 The ATL’s biggest sports star is doing his part and showing his support for the local Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night. Atlanta Hawks star […]

Atlanta FalconsFalcons select Drake London with No. 8 pick in 2022 NFL Draft

One of the most electric pass-catchers in the country is finally off the board. The Atlanta Falcons have selected USC star wideout Drake London with the eighth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday. London was absolutely fantastic in 2021 for the Trojans, leading the nation in contested catches and finishing with 88 […]

NCAA FootballCaleb Williams gets real on reuniting with Lincoln Riley at USC

In a move that seemed inevitable for quite a while, Caleb Williams transferred to USC in early February. While he had interest from schools such as UCLA and would have been welcomed back at Oklahoma, he opted to reunite with his former Sooners head coach, Lincoln Riley. As Williams noted during USC spring practice earlier […]

NCAA FootballLincoln Riley's 1st USC practice draws rave reviews from Colin Cowherd's 'sources'

USC Trojans new head coach Lincoln Riley is hoping to make a good first impression in Southern California. After joining the Trojans on a massive deal, the former Sooners coach is starting to get to work at USC. The Trojans had their first practice of the season on Tuesday, and early on, the reviews have […]

NCAA FootballLincoln Riley’s honest Caleb Williams take will hype up USC fans

After a notable wait, Caleb Williams officially announced earlier this week his decision to transfer to the USC Trojans to reunite with former Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley. Williams had a multitude of options on the table once he opted to enter the transfer portal, from returning to Oklahoma to play under new head […]

NCAA FootballFormer Oklahoma star QB Caleb Williams follows Lincoln Riley to USC

When Lincoln Riley bolted the Oklahoma Sooners to be the next USC Trojans head coach, speculation followed that star quarterback Caleb Williams would follow Riley to Southern California. It took a bit of time, but Williams has indeed decided to join Riley at USC. Williams spoke to ESPN’s Pete Thamel about the decision: “I wanted […]

NCAA FootballOklahoma could lose another top prospect to Lincoln Riley, USC

The Oklahoma Sooners have endured a rough stretch with their recruits after the departure of former head coach Lincoln Riley to USC. Several players have left the Sooners to follow Riley to the Trojans, with the speculation that more are to follow. Well, the Sooners lost out on one of their best prospects, wide receiver […]

NCAA FootballFormer Oregon star RB Travis Dye transfers to USC

Former Oregon Ducks running back Travis Dye has now opted to join the USC Trojans as a graduate transfer. Welcome to the show 💯 @Babydye23#FightOn✌️ pic.twitter.com/4l0wsOVXCP — USC Football ✌️ (@uscfb) January 21, 2022 Dye shined during his four-season run in Oregon. The versatile back totaled for 3,980 yards from scrimmage and 29 total touchdowns […]

NFLJerry Rice's son Brenden transfers to USC Trojans

Brenden Rice announced that he is taking his talents to USC next season. Brenden, the son of NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, will transfer from the University of Colorado to the University of Southern California. He will continue his football career as a member of the Trojans rather than the Buffaloes moving forward. FOX […]

NCAA FootballSigns point to Caleb Williams joining USC with Jaxson Dart hitting transfer portal

The USC Trojans made a huge splash when they announced the hiring of former Oklahoma Head coach Lincoln Riley. However, Riley might not be the only former Oklahoma name that the Trojans add to their program. With Trojans quarterback Jaxson Dart entering the transfer portal, it’s now becoming increasingly likely that former Oklahoma quarterback Caleb […]

NCAA FootballUSC head coach Lincoln Riley earns huge recruiting win by nabbing 5-star CB Domani Jackson

USC shook up the college football world last month when former Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley left Norman unexpectedly and took up the head football coaching position with the Trojans. Riley was well known for his ability to recruit high-level players. It did not take long for that to have an effect. According to […]

NCAA FootballUSC QB Kedon Slovis makes transfer decision after Lincoln Riley's arrival

The USC Trojans figure to have a new face under center in 2022, as quarterback Kedon Slovis has reportedly entered the transfer portal, according to college football insider Pete Thamel. Slovis’ decision to enter the portal comes less than two weeks after it was announced that Lincoln Riley would take over as head coach at […]

NCAA FootballThe real reason Lincoln Riley left Oklahoma for USC, revealed

New USC Trojans head football coach Lincoln Riley wasted no time in getting out to his new home in Los Angeles last week. This week he started into an even more Hollywood scene: podcasting. Riley jumped on the mic on Wednesday with the gentlemen from the Move The Sticks podcast, Bucky Brooks and Daniel Jeremiah, […]

NCAA FootballOklahoma Sooners set to hire Clemson DC Brent Venables to replace Lincoln Riley

The Oklahoma Sooners found themselves looking for a new coach when Lincoln Riley shocked the college football world by bolting for USC. It looks like the coaching search has come to an end, with the Sooners zeroing in on Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables, according to ESPN’s Chris Low. The deal is reportedly expected to […]

NCAA FootballThree bold predictions for Lincoln Riley's tenure as USC's head coach

Former Oklahoma Sooners head football coach Lincoln Riley has accepted the same position at USC, opening himself up to even more media attention, criticism, and access to recruits. That is what you get when you come to the LA market and what you are expected to produce is championships. That is the only thing that this […]

NCAA Football5-star RB Raleek Brown follows Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma to USC

Lincoln Riley going from Oklahoma to USC sent shockwaves through the college football world. Riley’s move has already meant big things on the recruiting front. First, Malachi Nelson, a five-star prospect from the 2023 recruiting class, decommitted from Oklahoma (along with a few others) and then committed to USC. The Sooners have now lost another […]

NCAA Football5-star QB Malachi Nelson's 4-word announcement on following Lincoln Riley to USC

Right after Lincoln Riley made his move from Oklahoma to USC, five-star quarterback prospect Malachi Nelson announced his decommitment from the Sooners. The expectation was that the No. 2 QB recruit from the Class of 2023 would be following Riley to the Trojans, and sure enough, that came to fruition on Tuesday. Nelson, a California […]

NCAA FootballLincoln Riley roasted by Oklahoma star defender for quote in USC press conference

Lincoln Riley was officially introduced as the new coach of the USC Trojans on Tuesday. He surprisingly left the Oklahoma Sooners for the vacant position in one of college football’s finest teams. Right away, Riley made a bold claim during his press conference as USC’s new tactician: “This is going to be the mecca of […]

NCAA FootballUSC's Lincoln Riley reveals shocking timeline of decision to leave Oklahoma

This past Saturday, Lincoln Riley confidently said he wouldn’t be leaving the Oklahoma Sooners to take the LSU Tigers’ head coaching job. The very next day, Riley decided to become the next head coach of the USC Trojans, bolting Oklahoma for Southern California. Riley held his introductory USC press conference on Monday, and the way […]

NCAA FootballSooners lose 5-star QB Malachi Nelson, others after Lincoln Riley leaves for USC

The departure of Lincoln Riley to the University of Southern California had severe consequences for the Oklahoma Sooners, as various high ranked prospects de-committed shortly after the news broke. This included five star quarterback Malachi Nelson, a top three junior in the class of 2023. Others to go were linebacker Kobie McKinzie, wide receiver Brandon […]

NCAA FootballLincoln Riley releases first statement on leaving Oklahoma for USC Trojans job

The USC Trojans landed Lincoln Riley on Sunday to lead their football program. Riley released a statement after making the move to Los Angeles from Norman, Oklahoma. ESPN’s staff writer Paolo Uggetti posted the statement on Twitter. Here’s Riley’s statement on the move pic.twitter.com/nV02c3dU2E — Paolo Uggetti (@PaoloUggetti) November 29, 2021 Riley detailed how excited […]

NCAA FootballReggie Bush's 4-word reaction to USC Trojans hiring Lincoln Riley as new head coach

It appears former USC star Reggie Bush is a big fan of the Trojans hiring Lincoln Riley as their new head coach. After a long search for the next tactician to catapult them back to contention, USC landed one of the most sought-after coaches in the college football ranks in Riley. The 38-year-old coach left […]

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