The Trojans made a statement on Saturday, but still have a way to go in terms of establishing their identity as a program

The University of South Carolina is naming its Department of Sport and Entertainment Management after some familiar names in professional football: Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper and his wife, Nicole.

Whenever two storied programs like USC and Notre Dame meet, the resulting clash usually signifies one of the biggest college football games of the year. That’ll definitely be the case heading into this weekend’s primetime contest on NBC and Peacock — where the winner will bolster their playoff résumé, while the loser could face playoff elimination.

Matt Leinart offered opinions on USC, Notre Dame, the Bush Push, the Big Ten, James Franklin, and a lot more in a wide-ranging interview

No. 15 Michigan heads west for a big showdown with the USC Trojans. The Wolverines have won their last three games, including a road win in Lincoln against Nebr

The Department of Sport and Entertainment Management at USC has been renamed to reflect David and Nicole Tepper’s contributions to HRSM in recent years.

Notre Dame football’s next opponent, USC, will have to start a walk-on at running back after suffering multiple injuries to the position.