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ESPN.com's Mark Schlabach foresees the Stanford Cardinal as the top team standing in the way of an Alabama three-peat in 2013. At least, that's how he stacks things up in the second iteration of his Way-Too-Early preseason top-25. Stanford repl...

Travis Haney takes an in-depth look at in-state recruiting of the last several seasons, identifying which programs do the best job of keeping top prospects in-state, and which states get raided the most.

Blog | Conversation | February 05, 2013

While a lot of Pac-12 schools have hit home runs with recent coaching hires, history suggests that there's no failsafe formula to ensure success.

Story | Conversation | January 20, 2013

Nick Saban tries to find a comparable example for Johnny Football and Lane Kiffin tries to explain another curious incident at USC in this week's On The Mark Mailbag.

The Trojans conclude a stretch of four our of five on the road with Saturday's game at Washington.

What Saturday night's loss proved is that USC is no longer the bully of the Pac-12, beating opponents with size and strength. That title now belongs to Stanford.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2012

USC looks to get its season back on track against Cal, a team coming off a disappointing loss of its own.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2012

Stanford showed it was bigger and deeper than USC. Right now, the Trojans only look like they're a contender for the national title.

Steve Bisheff talks about the coaching legacy ramifications of the USC-Stanford game, UCLA's hot start and Andy Murray's breakthrough.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2012

USC is 2-0, but hasn't looked like the No. 2 team in the nation. The Trojans can make up for that with a nice win against Stanford this weekend.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2012

We asked which coach you hated most in the Pac-12. You have spoken with much bile. Congrats. It was sometimes hard to figure out exactly which coach you hated the most in your notes, as many of you listed several coaches. Some of you listed severa...

KC Joyner writes that while USC is getting some early preseason buzz, Oregon should still be considered the Pac-12 favorite. The Ducks have the talent to overcome their personnel losses, and the Trojans have areas of concern on both sides of the ball.

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2012

USC offensive tackle Matt Kalil has decided to forgo his senior season and will seek entry into the 2012 NFL draft.

Steve Bisheff wonders how much attention Matt Barkley would get if he wasn't in the same conference as Andrew Luck and sings the praises of Boise State QB Kellen Moore.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2011

Curtis McNeal will make the first start of his college career at running back against the Buffaloes, USC coach Lane Kiffin announced Wednesday.

Curtis McNeal will make the first start of his college career at running back against the Buffaloes, USC coach Lane Kiffin announced Wednesday.