USC head football coach Clay Helton was fired
today, with university Athletic Director Mike Bohn calling him “one of the
finest human beings I have met in the industry” but saying he believes the
team will have a greater chance of success this season under new leadership.
Sam “Bam” Cunningham, a 2010 College Football Hall of Fame inductee who starred at fullback for Southern California from 1970-72, passed away Sept. 7 in Inglewood, California. He was 71. “Sam Cunningham left a huge impact both on and off the field and not just at USC but nationwide,” said NFF Chairman Archie Manning. “From leading the Trojans to a national title to helping inspire the integration of southern football, Sam’s legacy will live on forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.” “Sam was the most gifted fullback I’ve ever known in terms of his speed, in
Drake London of USC is projected to be one of the top junior wide receivers in the nation. Last season, he was named on the Phil Steele All-Pac-12 first team and the All-Pac-12 second team. For the first time in his athletic career, London is focusing on one sport. During his freshman year, London was a dual-sport athlete, playing basketball and football for the Trojans. In December 2020, he decided to part ways with the men’s basketball team. “Obviously basketball is a part of my background, it’s a part of me,” London said. “Of course I miss it, but I
Pac-12 commissioner, Larry Scott announced on Wednesday that the governors of California and Oregon will allow collegiate competition to resume. However, the start of their season depends on the discretion of county guidelines. The Pac-12 is the only power 5 conference without a set plan to start the 2020 football season.
A most overused coaching cliche has never been so relevant as college football embarks on a season of COVID-19: Take it one day at a time.
With so much uncertainty, trying to figure how this will go is impossible. But there will be games, including a few this weekend, though the usual Labor Day grand opening has been scrapped.
The experience of Texas and Florida and Arizona in reopening suggests that it may not even be safe to reopen college campuses with thousands of students gathering together in dorms, classes, parties and bars, much less begin practices on a football field.
With the PAC12 South title still in play, USC was looking to continue their undefeated streak at home against the seventh ranked Oregon Ducks. The Trojans have looked unstoppable at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum defeating two ranked opponents for a 4-0 home record. The streak came to an end in a 56-24 loss at the hand of the Ducks who are atop the PAC12 with a 5-0 conference record.
UCLA Sophomore Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson was efficient Saturday against the 24th ranked team in the nation.
UCLA senior running back Joshua Kelley leads the Bruins football team with 101 carries for 415 and three touchdowns so far this season. He’s a hard-working athlete who is slow to promote himself but quick to boast the talents of his teammates.
After a disappointing overtime loss the previous week, the (3-1) USC Trojans bounced back defeating PAC-12 opponent (3-1) #10 Utah Utes, 30-23. Reggie Bush was in attendance as a Fox Sports analyst for the first time at the Coliseum since the NCAA hit USC with sanctions tied to the former Heisman winner.
The Bruin faithful arrived at the Rose Bowl in anticipation for a showdown against one of the most electrifying players in all of college football, Jalen Hurts. Upset hopes didn’t go as planned as (0-3) UCLA were defeated 48-14 by the #5 ranked (3-0) Oklahoma Sooners who got off to a strong start and never looked back.
California Golden Bears junior cornerback Camryn Bynum is a key member of the “Takers,” Cal’s defensive backfield who rose up to become the toughest defenses in college football last season.
The first team in college football history to win 15 games is the Clemson Tigers (15-0), who thrashed the Alabama Crimson Tide (14-1) 44-16 in 2019 CFP National Championship in the Bay.
The Ohio State Buckeyes put in the work early to outlast a late resurgence of the Washington Huskies 28-23 at the 105th Rose Bowl Game.
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond!