5 Things: OSU 45, USC 27

Chance Nolan B.J. Baylor — Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan hands off to running back B.J. Baylor (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

WeAreSC’s Erik McKinney, Greg Katz, and Marc Kulkin break down their 5 things from USC’s 45-27 loss vs Oregon State, including player of the game, play of the game, expectation met, standout surprise and biggest takeaway.

Takeaways as Purdue head coach Barry Odom talks Boilermakers, USC Trojans

Erik McKinney•18 hours ago

Takeaways as Purdue head coach Barry Odom and OC Josh Henson speak before a visit this weekend from the USC Trojans....

USC head coach Lincoln Riley walks onto the field at Michigan State ahead of a game between the Trojans and Wolverines

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USC Trojans prep for their first Big Ten road test of 2025

Erik McKinney•21 hours ago

The USC Trojans will hit the road this week, looking for their first Big Ten road win outside the state of California as they visit Purdue....

USC running back Waymond Jordan carries the ball against Georgia Southern

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Report Card: Grading the Trojans in USC's 59-20 win over Georgia Southern

Erik McKinney•09/08/25

Position-by-position grades for the USC Trojans following a comfortable 59-20 win over the Georgia Southern Eagles....

NCAA Football: Southern California at Michigan

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Monday's Morass: What If USC Wins On The Road?

Marc Kulkin•09/08/25

On Monday following USC's football performance I like to consider some what-if questions. Questions like "what would or could have happened if,"...

USC head coach Lincoln Riley during a game against Georgia Southern

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Kickoff time, channel set for USC Trojans - Michigan State Spartans

Erik McKinney•09/08/25

The kickoff time and channel for the Big Ten matchup between the USC Trojans and Michigan State Spartans has been set....

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How USC's 2025 opponents fared in Week 2

Erik McKinney•09/08/25

The USC Trojans are off to a 2-0 start following dominant wins over Missouri State and Georgia Southern to open the 2025 season. Here, we look at the...

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Five Answers from the USC Trojans against Georgia Southern

Erik McKinney•09/07/25

We asked five questions of the USC Trojans heading into their game against the Georgia Southern Eagles. Here, we circle back with the answers....

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USC Trojans still can't break into Top 25 after two blowout wins

Erik McKinney•09/07/25

Even after two blowout wins to start the season, the USC Trojans remain unranked in both this week's Top 25 AP and Coaches poll....

USC defensive lineman Keeshawn Silver against Georgia Southern

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Musings from Arledge: Is this another Lincoln Riley USC team?

Chris Arledge•09/07/25

Musings looks back at some key defensive plays for the USC Trojans in a 59-20 win over Georgia Southern and wonders if this is another Lincoln Riley...

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Game Day Notes & Observations Report: USC vs Georgia Southern

Marc Kulkin•09/07/25

Before, during, and after each game I offer up some notes and observations based on what I see and hear....

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USC Snap Count: Trojans on the field against the Eagles

Erik McKinney•09/07/25

Who played and how much for the USC Trojans in a 59-20 win over the Georgia Southern Eagles....

USC Trojans players run on to the field for the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

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USC Trojans move into Top 5 of ESPN's FPI after 2-0 start

Erik McKinney•09/07/25

The USC Trojans are a Top 5 team in ESPN's FPI following a 2-0 start with back-to-back blowout wins over Missouri State and Georgia Southern....

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Takeaways as Lincoln Riley talks positives as well as 'a lot to correct' after USC's big win

Erik McKinney•09/07/25

Takeaways as USC head coach Lincoln Riley discussed the need to improve, an offensive line change and the run game after a big win....

USC running back Waymond Jordan dives for a touchdown against Georgia Southern

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Three Stars of the Game from USC's win against Georgia Southern

Erik McKinney•09/07/25

The WeAreSC panel names their Three Stars of the Game for the USC Trojans following a 59-20 win against Georgia Southern....

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5 Things: USC 59, Georgia Southern 20

Erik McKinney•09/07/25

The 5 Things from USC's 59-20 win against Georgia Southern, including the play of the game, player of the game and biggest takeaway....

USC tight end Walker Lyons scores a touchdown against Georgia Southern

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USC blows out Georgia Southern to move to 2-0

Erik McKinney•09/06/25

Live updates from WeAreSC as the USC Trojans take on the Georgia Southern Eagles at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum....

USC running back Bryan Jackson runs the ball against Missouri State

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USC Injury Report: Trojans out and questionable against Georgia Southern

Erik McKinney•09/06/25

All the names and key takeaways of the USC Trojans listed on the Big Ten pregame availability report ahead of their game against Georgia Southern....

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USC Gameday Read: Trojans' reloaded and explosive running back room

Erik McKinney•09/06/25

Before the USC Trojans take on the Georgia Southern Eagles, notes from the week on USC's running back stable and ballhawk safety....

USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) throws the ball against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

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Five questions for the USC Trojans against Georgia Southern

Erik McKinney•09/05/25

Asking five questions of the USC Trojans ahead of their Saturday game against the Georgia Southern Eagles....

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USC injury updates: Trojans to get two impact defenders back against Georgia Southern

Erik McKinney•09/05/25

USC head coach Lincoln Riley delivered some positive injury news on Friday as the Trojans should have two impact defenders on the field this weekend....