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Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley talks with his quarterbacks during an NCAA college football practice Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lincoln Riley feels momentum gathering for USC in spring

By Greg Beacham Apr. 23, 2022 07:14 PM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) celebrates with fans while walking off the field after the team's team's 52-31 win over TCU in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Caleb Williams is transferring to Southern California, following his former coach Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma to the Trojans. Williams posted his long-awaited announcement on social media Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, a video that included the former five-star recruit in a USC uniform and famous Trojans fan Snoop Dogg rapping. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP, File)
Former Oklahoma QB Caleb Williams is transferring to USC

By Greg Beacham Feb. 01, 2022 12:20 PM EST

FILE - Oklahoma defensive coordinator Alex Grinch speaks during an NCAA college football news conference Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Southern California coach Lincoln Riley confirmed his full coaching staff for his debut season with the Trojans on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Riley's new staff is headlined by Alex Grinch, his defensive coordinator and safeties coach. Grinch followed Riley from Oklahoma last month, taking the same private plane to Los Angeles after three seasons together with the Sooners. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Lincoln Riley names his full USC coaching staff

Jan. 10, 2022 02:48 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9), who is out with an injury, stands on the sideline during the second quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against California, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Pitt lands former USC quarterback Kedon Slovis

Dec. 21, 2021 07:07 PM EST

Lincoln Riley, the new head football coach of the University of Southern California, speaks during a ceremony in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Riley gets first look at USC as Trojans try to keep focus

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 30, 2021 11:00 PM EST

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy, left, talks with Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
USC hires coach Lincoln Riley away from Oklahoma

By Greg Beacham Nov. 28, 2021 06:21 PM EST

FILE - Southern California coach Clay Helton watches warmups on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford on Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. Former Southern California coach Helton was hired by Georgia Southern on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to lead the Eagles, seven weeks after he was fired by USC. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Pac-12's head coach vacancies are likely to grow

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 23, 2021 11:01 AM EST

Arizona quarterback Will Plummer (15) is pressured by Southern California linebacker Drake Jackson during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
USC hopes break will lead to defensive improvement vs UCLA

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 18, 2021 07:14 PM EST

No. 14 BYU looks to avoid letdown against Georgia Southern

Nov. 18, 2021 01:14 PM EST
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Coach Kalani Sitake made sure No. 14 BYU got in some time to rest during last week’s bye. The Cougars also practiced a couple of times...

Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) celebrates a touchdown against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
USC QB Jaxson Dart to make debut start in UCLA rivalry game

By Greg Beacham Nov. 17, 2021 04:46 PM EST

Oregon State tight end Teagan Quitoriano (84) and running back Deshaun Fenwick (5) celebrate Quitoriano's touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 35-14. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State, UCLA going bowling after long droughts

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 16, 2021 03:37 PM EST

White's 2 TDs helps Georgia Southern beat Texas State 38-30

Nov. 13, 2021 07:52 PM EST
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Jalen White ran for two touchdowns and Georgia Southern snapped a four-game losing streak with a 38-30 victory over Texas State on...

FILE - Southern California coach Clay Helton watches warmups on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford on Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. Former Southern California coach Helton was hired by Georgia Southern on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to lead the Eagles, seven weeks after he was fired by USC. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
College football coaching carousel spinning faster than ever

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 12, 2021 05:00 AM EST

Fans storm the field after double overtime of an NCAA college football game between Oregon State and Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Outside of Oregon, it's a rocky season for the Pac-12

By Pat Graham Nov. 09, 2021 06:48 PM EST

Arizona State running back DeaMonte Trayanum (1) bulls his way into the end zone against Southern California's Greg Johnson (1) and Chris Steele (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
White runs for 202 yards, Arizona State beats USC 31-16

By John Marshall Nov. 07, 2021 01:08 AM EDT

Washington State defensive back Armani Marsh (8) trips up Arizona State running back DeaMonte Trayanum (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct 30, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
USC, Arizona State face off to stay in Pac-12 South race

By John Marshall Nov. 04, 2021 06:11 PM EDT

Michigan State's Kenneth Walker III (9) rushes against Michigan's Josh Ross during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 37-33. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
College Picks: Upset alerts for Michigan State, Oregon

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 03, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck talks on the radio during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
1st-place Minnesota gives coach PJ Fleck new 7-year contract

By Dave Campbell Nov. 03, 2021 01:05 PM EDT

Oregon running back Seven McGee (0) celebrates his touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Pac-12 division races taking shape headed into final month

By John Marshall Nov. 02, 2021 04:52 PM EDT

FILE - Southern California coach Clay Helton watches warmups on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford on Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. Former Southern California coach Helton was hired by Georgia Southern on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to lead the Eagles, seven weeks after he was fired by USC. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Former USC coach Clay Helton hired to helm Georgia Southern

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 02, 2021 02:16 PM EDT