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Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley leaves the field after the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Lincoln Riley calls out Notre Dame for rejecting USC’s proposal to extend rivalry series

"We at SC would love for the game to continue, and we have no problem following through on our promises in the future."

By Sam Neumann OnDec 29, 2025 0
Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Helmets at the line of scrimmage as Southern California Trojans long snapper Hank Pepper (31) snaps the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Matt Leinart defends USC for pausing Notre Dame rivalry

"Texas and A&M played forever and then they didn't. Same with Utah and BYU. It was a bummer but the world didn't end."

By Ben Axelrod OnDec 26, 2025 0
Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Helmets at the line of scrimmage as Southern California Trojans long snapper Hank Pepper (31) snaps the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Ratings indicate Notre Dame vs. USC won’t be as missed as reaction to hiatus has suggested

The recent Notre Dame vs. USC ratings are hardly indicative of one of college football's premier rivalries.

By Ben Axelrod OnDec 24, 2025 0
Petros Papadakis and Lincoln Riley

Petros Papadakis unloads on Lincoln Riley, USC leadership over Notre Dame rivalry pause

The former USC captain ripped Lincoln Riley and the school's leadership after the Trojans agreed to pause their rivalry with Notre Dame starting in 2026.

By Sam Neumann OnDec 23, 2025 0
Oct 18, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans cornerback Decarlos Nicholson (17) forces Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) out of bounds as he tries to complete a catch during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff exception reportedly played key role in cancellation of USC rivalry

Notre Dame being guaranteed a playoff spot if it's ranked in the top 12 reportedly played a key role in USC not wanting to face the Fighting Irish late in the season.

By Ben Axelrod OnDec 23, 2025 0
Keyshawn Johnson Notre Dame USC

Keyshawn Johnson blasts USC, Lincoln Riley for ending Notre Dame series

""We got a head coach that knows nothing about being a Trojan."

By Matt Yoder OnDec 22, 2025 0
A pass flies over Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) in the second half of a NCAA football game against Southern California at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in South Bend.

Notre Dame-USC rivalry series going on hiatus

Notre Dame is replacing USC with BYU for 2026-27 after refusing to play the Cougars in the Pop-Tarts Bowl two weeks ago.

By Sam Neumann OnDec 22, 2025 0
Paul Finebaum tees off on Notre Dame on First Take.

Paul Finebaum insists no one watches Notre Dame on NBC

"Notre Dame makes all that money off that NBC contract, but does anybody watch these games?"

By Sam Neumann OnDec 8, 2025 0
Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq hauls in a touchdown catch as the Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans on Nov. 22, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Paul Finebaum thinks USC regrets leaving the Pac-12

"Because who are they anymore?"

By Sam Neumann OnNov 24, 2025 0
Nov 7, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Lincoln Riley calls reporter’s question ‘dumbest’ he’s been asked, tells him to be embarrassed

"This is a professional thing. You ought to try it."

By Sam Neumann OnNov 23, 2025 0
Oregon head football coach Dan Lanning during a press conference after the Ducks' win over USC in 2025. Photo Credit: Aaron J. Fentress on X; The Oregonian

Oregon’s Dan Lanning takes shot at weak scheduling of CFP contenders

"We didn't play Chattanooga State today like some other places."

By Matt Clapp OnNov 23, 2025 0
Credit: BTN

College Football

USC-Iowa on Big Ten Network is latest example of Big Ten’s TV deal being far from optimal for fans

Paul Finebaum believes Lincoln Riley could leave USC

Paul Finebaum fuels speculation about Lincoln Riley leaving USC: ‘He just doesn’t really matter’ in L.A.

"I would be telling my agent, if I was Lincoln, 'Fine me a good job. Get me out of here.'"

By Brendon Kleen OnNov 9, 2025 0
USC's Sam Huard

Fox rules analyst Mike Pereira: USC’s number-switch fake punt should have been called back

"Huard was lined up as the punter, so therefore that’s actually a 15-yard penalty because both he and Johnson lined up as the punter (in the game)."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 8, 2025 0
Dave Portnoy

Matt Leinart claps back at ‘dirtbag’ Dave Portnoy over USC rant

"That's Dave's worst rant of the year. That's a terrible rant, Dave."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 8, 2025 0
USC quarterback Sam Huard puts on No. 80 and throws a pass on a fake punt vs Northwestern. Photo Credit: Fox

Jason Benetti has hilarious realization on Northwestern-USC broadcast

"My phone is going to be a disaster when Brock (Huard) watches this. An absolute disaster."

By Matt Clapp OnNov 7, 2025 0
Josh Pate USC Lincoln Riley

Josh Pate sounds warning about Lincoln Riley at USC

"Keep an eye on Lincoln Riley at USC.

By Matt Yoder OnNov 6, 2025 0
Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans offensive lineman Micah Banuelos (59), quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) and USC Trojans defensive end Jadyn Ramos (95) celebrate after defeating the Michigan Wolverines at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Kirk Herbstreit believes AP voters have trust issues with USC and Lincoln Riley

"The last few years with Lincoln Riley there, they've not proven to be the team that could adjust to the Big Ten and become a perennial power."

By Sam Neumann OnOct 17, 2025 0
Sep 21, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; USC Trojans helmet on the sideline during the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

USC fined for playing running back listed as ‘out’ on injury report

The fine was a whopping $5,000.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 14, 2025 0

Netflix’s talks to air future USC-Notre Dame games ‘still ongoing’ despite network resistance

Last month, it was reported that the Big Ten's network partners "went berserk" over the discussions.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 14, 2025 0
Edit by Ben Koo

College Football

Fox might not pick Ohio State-Penn State for Big Noon anymore

Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

College Basketball

Women’s college basketball and broadcast partners face daunting season without JuJu Watkins

Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt on the Fox 'Big Noon Saturday' call for USC-Illinois. Photo Credit: Fox

Gus Johnson loses his mind during USC-Illinois finish

"HOLY CHICAGO!'

By Matt Clapp OnSep 27, 2025 0

Joel Klatt breaks down ‘massive mistake’ to wipe out crazy USC TD

"What a massive mistake on a touchdown play!"

By Matt Clapp OnSep 27, 2025 0
Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium.

Lincoln Riley rips USC’s back-to-back extreme kickoffs

"We don't make the schedule. Clearly."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 25, 2025 0

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