Raleek Brown still could be ‘a big part’ of USC football while exploring redshirt
1 year, 3 months ago

Raleek Brown still could be ‘a big part’ of USC football while exploring redshirt

LA Times  

Raleek Brown flashed the Heisman pose during his first college game. After limited playing time in the opener while switching from running back to receiver, Brown is “looking at the possibility of redshirting,” coach Lincoln Riley said Tuesday after practice. Freshman Makai Lemon bumped Brown off the depth chart as the final slot receiver entering last week’s game and caught three passes for 13 yards. It’s not always perfect in the beginning, and I think a chance to continue to improve and work on those skills and get better as a player, he’s got to make the most of this time and then when opportunity presents itself, whether it’s this year or next year, be as ready as he possibly can be.” Quinones out for the season USC offensive lineman Gino Quinones celebrates after a touchdown against Rice in September 2022. Offensive lineman Gino Quinones will miss the remainder of the season with a lower leg injury, Riley said Monday, after the redshirt senior was carted off the sideline during the first half of USC’s win over Nevada.

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Lincoln Riley attributes departures to USC’s pro-style formula dictating NIL offers
5 days, 19 hours ago

Lincoln Riley attributes departures to USC’s pro-style formula dictating NIL offers

LA Times  

After nine days of chaos and uncertainty, during which 19 of his players left USC for the transfer portal, Lincoln Riley found himself longing Wednesday for a time, not so long ago, when the process of building a college football team was less opaque, teams were equally allotted 85 scholarships, relationships were forged in living rooms and decisions were made …

USC and Lincoln Riley hope to halt out-of-state exodus on early signing day
3 weeks ago

USC and Lincoln Riley hope to halt out-of-state exodus on early signing day

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley walks on the sideline during a win over Nebraska at the Coliseum on Nov. 16. The exodus that would define this cycle for USC started almost six months ahead of Wednesday’s early signing day, just as its recruiting efforts were rolling and its 2025 class had climbed into the top five. Meanwhile, 15% of USC’s offers …

USC linebacker Raesjon Davis to redshirt this season
2 months, 3 weeks ago

USC linebacker Raesjon Davis to redshirt this season

LA Times  

When Raesjon Davis arrived in 2021, during the last gasps of the Clay Helton era at USC, the four-star linebacker from Santa Ana Mater Dei looked like he could make an immediate impact at a position where USC desperately needed it. “Play as much as you want or play as little as you want, and the only way you get …

Lincoln Riley can start CFP dreaming now that USC has a defense
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lincoln Riley can start CFP dreaming now that USC has a defense

LA Times  

Who were these players, and what did they do with USC’s defense? New starting quarterback Miller Moss passed for 378 yards and transfer running back Woody Marks scored a pair of touchdowns, but the most important revelations in the Trojans’ season-opening 27-20 victory over No. LSU drove the ball to USC’s three-yard line on the opening drive of the game …

As starter in the Cotton Bowl, QB Devin Brown gets a chance to show he can be No. 1 for Ohio State
1 year ago

As starter in the Cotton Bowl, QB Devin Brown gets a chance to show he can be No. 1 for Ohio State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! COLUMBUS, Ohio — Devin Brown can thank the transfer portal for his first career start at quarterback for Ohio State, coming up against Missouri in the Cotton Bowl. McCord, the third-year player who beat Brown in a tight preseason competition for the starting job, entered the …

Brown tosses 3 TD passes to lead USF to a 45-0 rout of undermanned Syracuse in Boca Raton Bowl
1 year ago

Brown tosses 3 TD passes to lead USF to a 45-0 rout of undermanned Syracuse in Boca Raton Bowl

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOCA RATON, Fla. — Byrum Brown threw three touchdown passes and became the second USF quarterback with 4,000 total yards in a season, leading the Bulls to a 45-0 rout of undermanned Syracuse in the Boca Raton Bowl on Thursday night. The Orange still took possession …

USC’s once-vaunted depth at receiver is no more. Will the Trojans regroup?
1 year ago

USC’s once-vaunted depth at receiver is no more. Will the Trojans regroup?

LA Times  

USC wide receiver Mario Williams celebrates after making a touchdown catch against Washington at the Coliseum on Nov. 4. Dennis Simmons had spent the better part of the last two decades coaching college receivers, so it was no small thing last fall, when he suggested that USC’s receiving corps was the deepest he’d ever coached. USC’s two top receivers, Brenden …

USC-Arizona State final thoughts: MarShawn Lloyd’s growing role, plus rising, falling WRs
1 year, 2 months ago

USC-Arizona State final thoughts: MarShawn Lloyd’s growing role, plus rising, falling WRs

New York Times  

TEMPE, Ariz. — Some final thoughts from USC’s 42-28 win over Arizona State on Saturday night. “We ended up hitting some big plays in the pass game that shortened some drives at the end, but yeah, you could argue as good as he was running we probably should’ve given it to him more.” Lloyd earned his first USC start on …

USC vs. San José State preview: Lincoln Riley’s ‘good players’ ready to go
1 year, 3 months ago

USC vs. San José State preview: Lincoln Riley’s ‘good players’ ready to go

LA Times  

USC offensive lineman Gino Quinones and Mason Murphy celebrate a touchdown against Rice in September 2022. When USC released its first official depth chart Wednesday night, freshman Alani Noa and Wyoming transfer Emmanuel Pregnon were still listed as co-starters for Saturday’s season opener. “He’s incredibly gifted really for a young guy,” he continued, “plays hard, plays really physical and has …

‘He’s a special guy.’ USC invests in teaching Raleek Brown how to play a bigger role
1 year, 8 months ago

‘He’s a special guy.’ USC invests in teaching Raleek Brown how to play a bigger role

LA Times  

USC’s Raleek Brown, shown running with the ball against Tulane in the Cotton Bowl, has been lining up largely at receiver this spring after strictly playing running back as a freshman last year. USC coach Lincoln Riley said the intent in moving Brown around this spring is “to get a full idea of what he really can handle.” “We’ve been …

USC coach Lincoln Riley: ‘We’re excited about where we’re headed defensively’
1 year, 9 months ago

USC coach Lincoln Riley: ‘We’re excited about where we’re headed defensively’

LA Times  

USC quarterback Caleb Williams and coach Lincoln Riley look on during the first half of the Cotton Bowl game against Tulane on Jan. 2 in Arlington, Texas. I think there’s certainly a lot less new, but at the same time, we’ve pushed the guys to understand that what was acceptable 12 months ago is not necessarily acceptable now.” Nowhere is …

USC’s defense again reeking stain on Riley’s regime
1 year, 11 months ago

USC’s defense again reeking stain on Riley’s regime

LA Times  

Tulane’s Alex Bauman catches the game-winning touchdown pass as USC’s Eric Gentry tackles him during the Cotton Bowl Classic on Monday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Tulane running back Tyjae Spears runs with the ball as USC defensive lineman Nick Figueroa defends during the first half of the Cotton Bowl on Monday in Arlington, Texas. “Offense is out there, …

UCLA’s Dorian Thompson-Robinson on track to play in Sun Bowl, Chip Kelly says
2 years ago

UCLA’s Dorian Thompson-Robinson on track to play in Sun Bowl, Chip Kelly says

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson has remained mum about his status for the Sun Bowl, but coach Chip Kelly indicated the fifth-year starter is on track to play. While Dorian Thompson-Robinson stayed mum on his status earlier this week, UCLA coach Chip Kelly affirmed Friday that the quarterback’s participation in practice isn’t just for show. Defensive lineman Gary Smith III also …

USC’s Jordan Addison and Andrew Vorhees will miss Cotton Bowl
2 years ago

USC’s Jordan Addison and Andrew Vorhees will miss Cotton Bowl

LA Times  

USC receiver Jordan Addison has opted not to join the Trojans when they play Tulane in the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 2. USC will be without both its top receiving target and its top offensive lineman for the Cotton Bowl, as each focuses on putting nagging injuries behind them ahead of the NFL draft process. Wideout Jordan Addison has elected …

Commentary: Where does Lincoln Riley’s first-year turnaround at USC fit in college football history?
2 years ago

Commentary: Where does Lincoln Riley’s first-year turnaround at USC fit in college football history?

LA Times  

USC defensive back Calen Bullock reacts with defensive backs Max Williams and Latrell McCutchin after intercepting a pass late in the game against Notre Dame at the Coliseum on Saturday. So, USC’s wondrous whirlwind from 4-8 to 11-1 and the doorstep of the College Football Playoff in Lincoln Riley’s first season got me to thinking this week: Where does Riley’s …

Meet Raleek Brown, a Stockton youth football legend churning toward USC fame
2 years, 3 months ago

Meet Raleek Brown, a Stockton youth football legend churning toward USC fame

LA Times  

Sometimes, you just know. “ just sitting back in fall camp, like, ‘This dude is real.’” USC running back Raleek Brown carries the ball during a win over Stanford on Sept. 10. “He hasn’t left his side since.” That summer, Sue’sue brought the young back to tryouts for his seven-on-seven team so Tua, his trusted fellow coach, could see Brown …

More left-tackle-by-committee for USC this week against Stanford? It could happen
2 years, 3 months ago

More left-tackle-by-committee for USC this week against Stanford? It could happen

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley huddles with his players during a game against Rice on Saturday at the Coliseum. Asked whether he might employ the same strategy this Saturday in USC’s Pac-12 opener at Stanford, Riley said, “there’s always a chance.” One thing seems clear: USC’s open battle at left tackle will continue for at least one more week. His ankle …

Showtime: Lincoln Riley’s star-studded USC ready for debut
2 years, 3 months ago

Showtime: Lincoln Riley’s star-studded USC ready for debut

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! He has assembled a star-studded roster that includes ex-Sooners quarterback Caleb Williams and the 2021 Biletnikoff Award winner in wide receiver Jordan Addison to reboot a program with several national championships and seven Heisman Trophies in its illustrious history. “That’s what I’m really, really excited to …

How Lincoln Riley is revitalizing the USC receiving corps
2 years, 8 months ago

How Lincoln Riley is revitalizing the USC receiving corps

LA Times  

Brenden Rice runs with the ball against California in October. Rice didn’t have to wait long to hear from USC coach Lincoln Riley after he entered the transfer portal. “I a couple of other calls, but as soon as I heard Lincoln call, you know you have to go.” The speed of the new coach’s outreach to Rice wasn’t necessarily …

Ex-Oregon running back Travis Dye is latest transfer to join Lincoln Riley at USC
2 years, 11 months ago

Ex-Oregon running back Travis Dye is latest transfer to join Lincoln Riley at USC

LA Times  

Few running backs in the history of Oregon football can say they had a career as prolific as Travis Dye. The Pac-12’s leader in all-purpose yards last season, Dye racked up over 3,111 rushing yards, 869 receiving yards and 29 total touchdowns over four years in Eugene, cementing his place in the annals of Oregon football as the fifth-leading rusher …

Sean Rhyan becomes second UCLA offensive tackle to say he’s leaving for the NFL
2 years, 11 months ago

Sean Rhyan becomes second UCLA offensive tackle to say he’s leaving for the NFL

LA Times  

UCLA offensive lineman Sean Rhyan sits on the bench during the second half against USC on Nov. 20, 2021 at the Coliseum. Junior left tackle Sean Rhyan announced Monday on Instagram that he was declaring for the NFL draft, joining right tackle Alec Anderson in departing for pro football with remaining eligibility. Candidates to replace the departed tackles include redshirt …

Domani Jackson picks USC over Alabama, giving Lincoln Riley a major recruiting coup
3 years ago

Domani Jackson picks USC over Alabama, giving Lincoln Riley a major recruiting coup

LA Times  

Mater Dei’s Domani Jackson had once leaned toward Alabama but decided to stay home when Lincoln Riley kept Donte Williams. Santa Ana Mater Dei cornerback Domani Jackson announced he would be signing with USC on Friday, choosing the Trojans over Alabama. But among that small group is a Mater Dei teammate of Jackson’s, five-star running back Raleek Brown, while another …

Tracking Lincoln Riley’s USC recruits: Mater Dei’s Raleek Brown commits to Trojans
3 years ago

Tracking Lincoln Riley’s USC recruits: Mater Dei’s Raleek Brown commits to Trojans

LA Times  

A few hours after he was first introduced as USC’s next head coach, Lincoln Riley was in Raleek Brown’s living room. A few days after that, the five-star Santa Ana Mater Dei running back decided to follow Riley to USC. Brown is the first commitment for Riley in USC’s 2022 class and was clearly a priority for the new coach, …

Five things USC fans should know about new football coach Lincoln Riley
3 years ago

Five things USC fans should know about new football coach Lincoln Riley

LA Times  

Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley, center, talks with quarterback Caleb Williams and quarterback Spencer Rattler before a game against Iowa State on Nov. 20. If you did — they all hail from the Southland — then Lincoln Riley probably did, too As soon as Bob Stoops handpicked Riley to coach the quarterbacks and run the offense at Oklahoma in 2015, Riley …

Seen and heard at USC’s final preseason scrimmage: Tahj Washington’s value, redshirt freshman tackles and more
3 years, 4 months ago

Seen and heard at USC’s final preseason scrimmage: Tahj Washington’s value, redshirt freshman tackles and more

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — USC quarterback Jaxson Dart lofted a ball downfield in the direction of wideout Kyle Ford. You’ve probably seen that for yourselves.” USC gave Jonah Monheim some reps at left tackle last week, and Andrew Vorhees got some work there, too. Slovis got more reps in Saturday’s scrimmage after playing only a few series in the Trojans’ first …

Who will step up at left tackle for USC?
3 years, 9 months ago

Who will step up at left tackle for USC?

LA Times  

When Alijah Vera-Tucker slid over to left tackle last season, stepping into a spot vacated by an NFL draft first-rounder, there was little doubt that USC’s top interior lineman was its best option on the blindside. Jalen McKenzie will enter this season as one of the Trojans’ most experienced linemen and will be “in the mix” to switch to left …

USC wide receiver Amon-ra St. Brown declares for the NFL draft
3 years, 11 months ago

USC wide receiver Amon-ra St. Brown declares for the NFL draft

LA Times  

USC wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Oregon in the Pac-12 title game Dec. 18. It was a foregone conclusion that Amon-ra St. Brown would declare for the draft following USC’s shortened 2020 season. “While I have had a tough time grappling with a decision over the last few weeks, …

USC issued a challenge to running backs, and senior Stephen Carr has answered it
4 years, 2 months ago

USC issued a challenge to running backs, and senior Stephen Carr has answered it

LA Times  

Running back Stephen Carr has impressed the USC coaching staff in training camp ahead of the Trojans’ season opener against Arizona State on Nov. 7. When doling out opportunities during his first season as USC‘s running backs coach, Mike Jinks usually didn’t have many options. But after a near-even split a season ago, all four have been challenged during USC’s …

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