Arizona State just got blown out by UCLA but here’s Sun Devils coach Todd Graham today on USC: “Talent-wise, they’re the best we’ve seen on film at this point. We won’t play a better tailback combination or a better group of receivers all year.”
Monthly Archives: September 2014
Does A Game On Pac-12 Network Count As National Telecast?
USC’s game against Arizona State will be on the Fox Network. That means every USC game has been “nationally” televised since the Minnesota game in 2011, which was an ABC regional broadcast. Now the question is if one of those games was on the Pac-12 Network, does it really count as a “national” game? Perhaps only if you don’t have DirecTV.
USC Gets 2016 Commitment
Isaac Garcia, a tight end from Bellevue, Wash., committed to USC on Monday night. He is a Class of 2016 recruit and was also offered by Washington and Washington State.
Arizona State QB Taylor Kelly Expected To Miss USC Game
Arizona State coach Todd Graham said today that as of now, starting quarterback Taylor Kelly is expected to be back Oct. 18, which means he will miss the USC game.
Cody Kessler On Not Throwing Interceptions This Season
Don’t Talk To Parents
Media at today’s practice were told to stay in a special area away from any parents that attend practices. Apparently speaking to parents was deemed inappropriate.
USC Beats Oregon State, Sees Title Odds Get Worse
USC’s national title odds are 33/1 today according to Bovada. Before the 35-10 victory over Oregon State, the Trojans’ odds were 25/1.
Meanwhile, Cody Kessler and Javorius Allen are both 100/1 to win the Heisman Trophy. Full list of all teams and Heisman favorites after the jump:
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Morning Buzz: USC Embarrassed By Loss To Arizona State
As Su’a Cravens explains above, USC wants revenge after giving up 62 points to Arizona State last season.
“It was embarrassing,” Cravens said. “Last year was embarrassing. And we will not let that happen again . . we need to show them what ‘SC ball is.”
Facts Of The Day
USC is the only school in the nation that has not allowed a passing touchdown this season. USC is also one of six schools without an interception. The others are Oregon, Washington, Northern Illinois, Florida Atlantic and Air Force. Quarterback Cody Kessler has thrown more passes (132) than any other quarterback in the nation without an interception.
The Latest Line Moves Fast
USC opened as a 7.5 point favorite over Arizona State but the line is already up to 11.5 points today.