Despite producing a squadron of outstanding college receivers, USC has only had one Biletnikoff Award winner in program history. That was Marqise Lee in 2012.
Could Michael Pittman be the next wide out to secure that top honor as college football’s top receiver?
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Pittman is having a stellar senior season, having crossed the 1,000-yard mark with another big performance against Cal this past weekend. On Monday, he was named a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff, along with 11 other hopefuls.
The argument for Pittman, who ranks first in the Pac-12 in catches and yards, has a lot to do with circumstances.