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The Peristyle Podcast - USC Trojan Football Discussion podcast is a must-listen for any USC football fan. Since its inception, this podcast has consistently delivered great content and updates on the team. The chemistry between the hosts, Ryan Abraham, Keely Eure, Shotgun Spratling, and Chris Trevino, is fantastic and adds to the overall enjoyment of the show. Whether you're listening while running or commuting, this podcast is sure to keep you engaged and informed.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the knowledgeable and entertaining hosts. Ryan, Keely, Shotgun, and Chris are all experts in their field and provide insightful analysis on USC football. They also bring a sense of humor that keeps things lighthearted and fun. The addition of Chris Trevino has been a positive one, adding another perspective to the discussions.
On the other hand, one potential downside of the podcast is that the question about Clay Helton's job security seems to be asked frequently. While it's understandable that fans are curious about Helton's future with the team, it can feel repetitive at times. However, this minor issue does not take away from the overall quality of the podcast.
In conclusion, The Peristyle Podcast - USC Trojan Football Discussion podcast is a top-tier source for USC football news and analysis. The hosts' expertise and chemistry make for an enjoyable listening experience, whether you're a diehard USC fan or just interested in college football. This podcast sets itself apart with its honest and informative approach to covering USC football. Don't miss out on this excellent resource for all things Trojan football!
On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and intern Riley Sager are back in studio breaking down USC's first road and first conference victory of the season, a 42-35 clunker over Rutgers. The Trojans were not able to play a clean game on Saturday, but took advantage of some major Scarlet Knights mistakes to turn what could have been an inexplicable upset into a rather unsatisfying victory.Quarterback Jayden Maiava missed on some easy throws but he did have a pair of touchdowns with no interceptions and the USC run game was effective most of the game. The real issue was on defense and special teams where miscues stacked on miscues, allowing Rutgers to move the ball up and down the field and even convert a long 4th and 21 with a 40-yard fake punt conversion. Penalties were also a major issue, with USC picking up 8 flags for 76 yards.The crew discusses everything that happened in the game and what this rather poor effort means for the rest of the season, including next weekend's all-important matchup with the Oregon Ducks.This is the podcast version (audio only) of our Tunnel Vision episode.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's, Ryan Abraham and intern India Otto are back in studio talking about USC's matchup with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. This will be the first game away from the friendly confines of the Coliseum as well as the first conference game for the Trojans. It is another huge point spread, with USC favored by 23.5 points against a struggling RU squad that already lost to UMass at home and Boston College on the road.Ryan and India breakdown what they know about Rutgers and what sort of threat this Scarlet Knights program could pose on the Trojans. Lincoln Riley is looking to make a run to the College Football Playoffs and that starts with win No. 1 in Big Ten conference play. This game is a real opportunity for the Trojans, not only to get that first conference win but also showing that this team is capable of playing well on the road, even against an undermanned foe.USC will be without one of its most promising playmakers, with freshmen wide receiver and punt returner Trent Mosley out with a knee injury, opening up an opportunity for Tanook Hines, Terrell Anderson or one of other freshmen wide receivers to step up and shine.This is the podcast version (audio only) of our Tunnel Vision episode.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns as WR Trent Mosley goes down, Mark Bowman shines and Luke Wafle is here for USC football.TIME STAMPS:(0:00): The Sopranos (12:51): Reaction to USC-Louisiana(58:12): Trent Mosley Injury (01:10:41): Friday Night Lights (01:41:36): Listener Questions
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and Makena Arteaga are back in studio talking about USC finishing up the "preseason" with a 49-30 victory over Louisiana and now getting ready for the first long road trip of the season, facing a struggling Rutgers squad to kick off the conference schedule.The Trojans win over the Ragin' Cajun wasn't as clean as the Fresno State shutout, giving head coach Lincoln Riley valuable tape he can teach to. There were several bright spots, including some of the star freshmen like Mark Bowman, Trent Mosley and Luke Wafle shining, the run game getting back on track and quarterback Jayden Maiava tossing five touchdown passes in the victory.The crew gives updates on USC's injury situation and what they expect from the Big Ten mandated injury reports and they share their thoughts on what sort of adversity the Trojans could face in New Jersey this weekend, taking on a Scarlet Knights program that is desperate for a win.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this special edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com publisher Ryan Abraham welcomes in a pair of guests to talk about different aspects of USC football. First up is CBS college football color commentator Charles Davis, who will be on the broadcast for USC at Rutgers this weekend along with legendary play-by-play man Brad Nessler. Davis is a former Tennessee defensive back that has worked in television covering college football and the NFL for the past 30 years. He talks about what he has seen from the Trojans so far this season and also gives a glimpse into what has stood out from his film study on the Scarlet Knights. Next we have a fun conversation with Fred Segal, author of the newly released book Freezing Cold Takes College Football. Fred has been active on social media the past decade or so, pointing out hot takes that turned cold after being proved categorically wrong. He shares some of his favorite cold takes from over the years, including what many members of the media were saying after USC hired Pete Carroll back in 2001.This is the podcast version (audio only) of our Tunnel Vision episode.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
The Helium Boys, Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino, are back behind the microphones breaking down the latest USC contest after the Trojans completed their non-conference schedule, improving to 3-0 on the season with a 49-30 victory over Louisiana late Saturday night in the Los Angeles Coliseum. They also preview the USC's upcoming matchup where it will travel across the country to take on Rutgers.The podcasting duo opens with the Two-Minute Drill where Chris discusses being ready to move forward to Big Ten play while Shotgun talks about how the youngest and oldest people on the roster are the ones leading the Trojans to a 3-0 record so far.The boys of Helium jump into listener comments and corrections before breaking down the Trojans' up-and-down victory over the Ragin' Cajuns -- one where there was a clear separation between what USC's starters and reserves are capable of at this point. They talk about the shining freshmen while some veterans are lagging behind expectations.Shotgun and Chris then, after a break, take a look forward at USC traveling to the birthplace of college football for the upcoming matchup with Rutgers and an 0-2 Scarlet Knights team that hasn't looked good but has one of the nation's top performers so far this season in wide receiver KJ Duff.To close out the show, Shotgun takes on Trevino's Take It or Leave It segment before an Overtime period of New Jersey-themed Take It or Leave Its and then a surprise Double Overtime quiz show period where Shotgun must name creations that ultimately killed their creator.
On this episode of Foley & Arledge: The Trojan Truth, former USC quarterback Shane Foley and Chris Arledge break down the Trojans' win over Louisiana and go to the film to examine what worked and what needs to improve. Jayden Maiava bounced back strong after a slow start, while the freshmen continue to make electric plays. The hosts also address costly penalties, defensive breakdowns, and how USC is physical but they are vulnerable too often on defense and needs to improve. They call it like they see it, offering candid, constructive analysis with championship expectations as USC heads into Big Ten play at Rutgers.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together discussing the Trojans Saturday night victory over the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. After securing the shutout last week against Fresno State, USC's defense got leaky against UL, allowing 30 points including 10 in the first half. It was the first time this season that Lincoln Riley's squad faced a deficit (3-0 in the first quarter) and the first time Gary Patterson's side of the ball gave up any points in the first half.The guys breakdown what they saw from this Trojan football team, including some spectacular play from offensive freshmen like Trent Mosley and Mark Bowman, and how the defensive front seven guys need to cause more havoc to disrupt opposing quarterbacks. They also talk about the wild college football weekend with Oregon and Ohio State both losing and what it means for the Trojans as they head into conference play this weekend. Coach Harvey Hyde has been part of the Peristyle Podcast since 2008 and in the USC football world he is an expert on X's and O's, personnel, coaching philosophies and recruiting.Please follow Coach Hyde on X, Facebook and Instagram at @CoachHarveyHyde or go to his website HarveyHyde.com for all his his content, including Vegas & Southern California radio shows.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's, Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and Ahmad Akkaoui are back in studio breaking down what they saw Saturday night in the Coliseum, with the Trojans taking down the Ragin' Cajuns 49-30. Our crew went into this final out of conference contest with specific ideas of what they wanted to see, but USC apparently had other ideas. The lack of explosive runs continued, the lack of focus by the defense later in the game returned and impressive plays on special teams were offset by major mistakes in the kicking game.After the game head coach Lincoln Riley made it clear that there were many aspects of their play that needed to be cleaned up, especially the 8 penalties for 78 yards, many of which came at inopportune times. Quarterback Jayden Maiava did throw for five touchdowns, but also threw his first interception and he could have thrown more. The starting defenders looked solid but the depth on that side of the ball is a major concern after allowing Lunch Winfield to rush for nearly 100 yards and have a rare efficient night passing the ball as well.USC is now 3-0 with three blowout victories while some of its upcoming opponents have already suffered significant setbacks. The guys talk about what they think it all means for the Men of Troy as they now head into conference play.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's, Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and intern India Otto are back in studio talking about USC's matchup with the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. The Trojans finish off their season-opening homestand Saturday night in the Coliseum, taking on a 1-0 UL squad that beat up on Lamar in week one. Head coach Lincoln Riley had his team ready last Friday, shutting out the overmatched Fresno State Bulldogs. Now Riley and company will try and finish up the out of conference schedule on a high note before kicking off conference play next weekend.The crew takes a look at what their expectations are for this Trojan offense that has excelled in the passing game but has struggled at times in the run game. Defensively Gary Patterson pitched a shutout against Fresno State and he could get more help for the Louisiana game if Jahkeem Stewart and Braylan Shelby are able to return from injuries. USC special teams units made some mistakes in the first two games and Mike Ekeler will be looking to clean things up Saturday night in the Coliseum.This is the podcast version (audio only) of our Tunnel Vision episode.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns as Hurricane takes on USC's win over Fresno State, run game overview and freshman Jaimeon Winfield flashes.TIME STAMPS:(0:00): Hurricane's Bone to Pick (10:24): USC Blanks Fresno State 39-0 (01:19:20): Friday Night Lights Recap (01:32:41): Upcoming FNL Schedule (01:36:53): Small Target List Update (01:45:46): Listener Questions + ASMR
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and Makena Arteaga are back in studio talking about USC getting its first shutout of the season, blanking Matt Entz's Fresno State squad 39-0 Friday night in the Coliseum. They also discuss what has been going on within the program this week as they get ready for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, with the possibility of defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart getting on the field for the first time this season. The Trojans win over the Bulldogs was much cleaner than the opening effort against the Spartans, and the crew talks about what they liked and where they would like to see some improvement. Jayden Maiava was spectacular with only two incompletions, two freshmen wide receivers went over 100 yards receiving and of course Gary Patterson got his first shutout as USC's defensive coordinator. However, the running game was hit and miss against that Fresno State defensive front and special teams units had a couple of penalties and sent only 10 men out on a PAT attempt. This week we heard from Lincoln Riley and several freshmen that talked about getting their first action on the college stage. Trent Mosley has been an absolute star and the crew gives their thoughts on what the true freshman receiver had to say. They also look ahead to the Louisiana game and give their thoughts on what challenges the Trojans could face and what steps they can take to get everyone ready for conference play.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
Shane Foley and Chris Arledge breakdown USC's 39-0 shutout victory over Fresno State.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
The Helium Boys, Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino, are back behind the microphones for another in-season episode for the 2026 USC football campaign. They're blind ranking, investing stocks, taking or leaving and answering your questions as they break down USC's 39-0 shutout of Fresno State and preview the upcoming matchup with Louisiana and a quarterback named Lunch.The podcasting duo opens with the Two-Minute Drill where Shotgun discusses the all the college football he enjoyed watching over Labor Day weekend thanks to USC hosting Fresno State on Friday rather than the traditional Saturday. Chris discusses the national landscape of the sport by unveiling his hate watch rankings of teams that pull him into the TV screen like a moth to a flame. The boys of Helium jump into prior comments and corrections before breaking down the Trojans' dominant victory against former assistant Matt Entz and discussing which players/units/themes saw their stock rise or fall. They also preview the upcoming Friday night matchup with Louisiana and Lunch Winfield.After a break, Shotgun takes on Trevino's Take It or Leave It segment before the show concludes with an Overtime period of blind ranking hats Lincoln Riley could try for a new look on the sideline after giving away his visor after Friday's shutout victory.
On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's, Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and Ahmad Akkaoui are back in studio breaking down what they saw Friday night in the Coliseum, with USC taking down Fresno State 39-0 in dominating fashion. Head coach Lincoln Riley had his troops ready, with the team looking much better Friday night in the Coliseum than we saw just six days earlier in the opener against San Jose State. The guys take a look at how the team performed in all three phases of the game, from Jayden Maiava's extremely efficient effort to new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson pitching his first shutout as a Trojan.While the Trojans did dominate the game from start to finish, there were still areas where the Men of Troy could improve. The running game got off to a slow start and that will need to get going for this team to reach its lofty goals. Defensively there are still more opportunities for plays to be made in passing coverage and there were actually a couple of penalties on special teams that Mike Ekeler is likely unhappy with.This is the podcast version (audio only) of our Tunnel Vision episode.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together discussing the Trojans Friday night week one beatdown of Fresno State, a 39-0 dominating shutout in the Coliseum. Head coach Lincoln Riley had his squad ready after a short week, looking much sharper than we saw in the opener against San Jose State. Fresno State head coach Matt Entz had his guys fired up to play the underdog role, but the Trojans talent and skill was simply too much for the Bulldogs.Coach Hyde breaks down the game, starting with the defensive side of the ball. He was impressed with the shutout but still feels that this team can do even better on that side of the ball. He felt defensive coordinator Gary Patterson had much more control of this game and thinks it is something to build on for the rest of the season. On offense Coach Hyde feels quarterback Jayden Maiava is playing as good as anyone in the country and he loves that Riley is committing to the run game, even when it hasn't been as successful as you would like.Coach Harvey Hyde has been part of the Peristyle Podcast since 2008 and in the USC football world he is an expert on X's and O's, personnel, coaching philosophies and recruiting.Please follow Coach Hyde on X, Facebook and Instagram at @CoachHarveyHyde or go to his website HarveyHyde.com for all his his content, including Vegas & Southern California radio shows.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia, and intern India Otto are back in studio talking about USC's quick turnaround from the week zero season opening win against San Jose State to a Friday night Coliseum showdown against Fresno State. The Bulldogs, led by former USC linebackers coach and two-time FCS national championship winning head coach Matt Entz, will be looking to pull the upset against this Lincoln Riley squad. Fresno State is big up front and plays a tough, gritty brand of football that should put these Trojans to the test, especially after a short week to prepare.The crew takes a look at what they are expecting out of this Trojan squad that would love to forget the fourth quarter effort from the SJSU game and what they know about this Bulldog team that went 9-4 last season. It is also the first chance for USC to play a Pac-12 opponent as a member of the Big Ten and of course this is the first ever game for the Bulldogs as a member of their new conference.This is the podcast version (audio only) of our Tunnel Vision episode.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and Makena Arteaga are back in studio talking about USC getting the season started on Saturday with a 42-26 victory over San Jose State. Reactions to the win were mixed, with impressive performances by some high profile freshmen but also a disappointing finish by the reserves in the fourth quarter. The crew talks about what their takeaways were and what they think it could mean for the upcoming out of conference games as well as the remainder of the season.Following Tuesday's practice we heard from head coach Lincoln Riley, quarterback Jayden Maiava, offensive linemen Elijah Paige and Justin Tauanuu and running back Waymond Jordan. Ryan, RJ and Makena discuss what they had to say about the game and share their takeaways from the media availability.Riley and company don't have much time to dwell on the season opener with the dangerous Fresno State Bulldogs coming to the Coliseum on Friday night. We take a look ahead at what Fresno State and head coach Matt Entz brings to the table and what sort of challenges the Bulldogs can pose to the Men of Troy.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast is back to talk about USC's No. 1 2026 class impacting its Week 0 42-26 win plus visitor recap and eligibility havoc.TIME STAMPS:(0:00): Friday Night Football Coming(6:31): USC vs. SJSU Recruiting Angle(53:15): Week 0 Visitor Recap(01:03:03): Friday Night Lights(01:19:36): Eligibility Hellscape(01:34:34): Listener Questions
Shane Foley and Chris Arledge breakdown USC's 42-26 victory over San Jose State.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
The Helium Boys, Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino, are back for the first game-week recap episode of the 2026 season, and they're back in the thick of it as all the staples of the Helium Boys Podcast are in full effect with the Two-Minute Drill, stocks, upcoming game preview, answering listener questions, take it or leave its and Chris forcing Shotgun to do a blind ranking against his will.The podcasting duo open with the Two-Minute Drill where Chris discusses the abhorrence of an event that took place at the Coliseum in the season opener while Shotgun scattershots across a variety of topics that have been national discussions from USC's 42-26 win over San Jose State. The boys of Helium jump into prior comments and corrections before breaking down the Trojans' victory and which players/units/themes saw their stock rise or fall. They also preview the upcoming Friday night matchup with Fresno State.After a break, Shotgun takes on Trevino's Take It or Leave It segment before the show concludes with an Overtime period of blind ranking rivalries that range from sports to cities to cartoon characters.
On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together discussing the Trojans finally kicking off the 2026 college football season with a 42-26 victory over San Jose State. USC held a 28-0 lead at halftime and even though it was 35-3 going into the fourth quarter, getting outscored 23-7 in the final frame left some Trojan fans with a bad taste in their collective mouths. Coach Hyde gives his thoughts on the Trojans fast start and sputter to the finish and what that could mean for the Men of Troy when the season gets later and the schedule gets tougher.Coach Hyde also addresses the sparce Coliseum crowd on what turned out to be a miserably hot and humid afternoon in Los Angeles, what impressed him the most about all of the freshmen that played in the game, his initial thoughts on how Gary Patterson did in his first game at defensive coordinator and lots more.Coach Harvey Hyde has been part of the Peristyle Podcast since 2008 and in the USC football world he is an expert on X's and O's, personnel, coaching philosophies and recruiting.Please follow Coach Hyde on X, Facebook and Instagram at @CoachHarveyHyde or go to his website HarveyHyde.com for all his his content, including Vegas & Southern California radio shows.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and Shotgun Spratling are back in studio talking about the Trojans opening the 2026 college football season with a 42-26 victory over San Jose State. USC got off to a fast start, taking a 28-0 lead into halftime and extending that to 35-3 after three quarters. But when Lincoln Riley gave the starters a rest, the reserves weren't able to finish strong, allowing the Spartans to outscore the Trojans 23-7 in the final frame.The crew gives their thoughts on everything they have seen in SC's week zero opener, from the efficient performance from Jayden Maiava, the breakout game by freshman receiver Trent Mosley, the success by the defensive front seven, issues in the secondary and solid play by the special teams. They also discuss the fans staying away from the noon kickoff in a heatwave, how this opener had an NFL preseason game feel and how that led to so many freshmen and newcomers playing significant roles on Saturday.This is the podcast version (audio only) of our Tunnel Vision episode.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's RJ Abeytia, Shotgun Spratling and intern India Otto are back in studio talking about the long awaited kickoff to the 2026 college football season, a week zero matchup against San Jose State. The Trojans, coming off a 9-4 season in 2025, face a Spartans squad that struggled to a 3-9 finish for head coach Ken Niumatalolo. Quarterback Jayden Maiava should shine against SJSU's defense, with few returning starters off a squad that struggled to get stops last year. New defensive coordinator Gary Patterson will get his squad tested out of the gate, facing Hawaii transfer quarterback Luke Weaver and the Spartans "Spread and shred" offense.The crew takes a look at what they are expecting out of this Trojan squad that will finally have the opportunity to put that No. 1 ranked recruiting class on display. They also give their thoughts on the newly released depth chart that featured five incoming freshmen as starters or co-starters and several more that landed on the two-deep.This is the podcast version (audio only) of our Tunnel Vision episode.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast return to break down the USC Week 0 visitors for San Jose State, reaction to initial 2026 depth chart and a season prediction from Hurricane?TIME STAMPS(0:00): El Nino(10:27) USC Week 0 Visitors(45:32): Friday Night Lights Recap(01:04:51): First 2026 USC Depth Chart Reaction(01:32:48): Listener Questions
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and Makena Arteaga are back in studio talking about USC getting ready for the long awaited season opener against San Jose State. The Trojans and the Spartans kick off Saturday at noon in the Coliseum in a rare week zero game, set up as a late replacement for the paused series against Notre Dame. The Men of Troy come in as a 38.5-point favorite against an SJSU squad picked to finish towards the bottom of the Mountain West Conference. The long off-season is mercifully coming to an end and it is finally time for the Trojans to show what all of that confidence looks like against a live, albeit overmatched, opponent. Our crew recaps what they have learned about this USC football team during fall camp, what game preparations for San Jose State have looked like and what they expect from the USC offense, defense and special teams on Saturday afternoon.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
The Helium Boys, Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino, return behind the microphones for the first official game-week episode of the 2026 season, and they're bringing some new flair as they unveil a new 'Trojan Draft' competition pitting each co-host against each other in a match of statistical prognostication and team building.But first the podcasting duo open with the Two-Minute Drill where Shotgun talks about his excitement level now that game week is finally upon us while Chris discusses his adventure attending Salute to Troy for the first time. The boys of Helium jump into prior comments and corrections before breaking down what a couple of newsy items mean for USC after it was revealed Tobias Raymond will be the starting center while Jahkeem Stewart has been injured and will miss the first three games of the season. They also preview the upcoming matchup with San Jose State.The second half of the show features Shotgun and Chris snake drafting an offensive and defensive unit of Trojans that each believes will put up the best stats this season in the first-annual Trojan Draft.Shotgun then takes on Trevino's Take It or Leave It segment before the show concludes with an Overtime period of 'Real or Fake' Silicon Valley startups that include names such as Delicious, Backrub and Fashism.
On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together discussing the Trojans finally kicking off the 2026 college football season with Saturday's week zero opener against San Jose State. With USC coming in as a 38.5 point favorite against the Spartans, the result isn't as important as how the Men of Troy look on Saturday afternoon.Coach Hyde talks about what he expect to see from Jayden Maiava and the USC offense, what new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson will have up his sleeve and if Mike Ekeler can turn things around with the special teams units.Coach Harvey Hyde has been part of the Peristyle Podcast since 2008 and in the USC football world he is an expert on X's and O's, personnel, coaching philosophies and recruiting.Please follow Coach Hyde on X, Facebook and Instagram at @CoachHarveyHyde or go to his website HarveyHyde.com for all his his content, including Vegas & Southern California radio shows.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and Makena Arteaga are back in studio talking about USC getting ready for its week zero season opener against San Jose State during "mock game week" on Howard Jones Field. On Tuesday and Wednesday the Trojans held practices with early open periods our crew was able to attend then hearing from head coach Lincoln Riley and a handful of offensive and defensive players after practice. With the season just around the corner the gang talks about which players have been standing out and how they feel the most prominent position battles are going. They also discuss the overall health of the team, including the return of star receiver Tanook Hines after missing the first few weeks of fall camp. USC came in at No. 14 in the AP poll with five of its opponents in the top-25 including No. 1 Ohio State, No. 2 Oregon and No. 6 Indiana. The Coliseum is also getting a new logo this fall plus Salute to Troy takes place Friday night on campus.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast is finally back after a long hiatus. The Cilantro Boys break down USC landing 2028 QB Texas Trey Wright, post-fall camp musings, 2028 target lists and more.TIME STAMPS(0:00): WE ARE BACK!(23:39): 2028 QB Trey Wright Commits(46:36): Post-Fall Camp Musings w/ Hurricane(01:39:47): Rick from Vista VM(01:55:06): 2028 Target Lists(02:21:56): Initial 2029 Top 100(02:30:43): Listener Questions
The Helium Boys, Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino, return to the airwaves with their annual preseason Over/Under edition of the podcast discussing a number of statistical categories for both USC's team and individual players and whether the Trojans will be 'over' or 'under' the line set by Chris.But first the podcasting duo open with the Two-Minute Drill where Shotgun talks about his confidence level in the Trojans after spending a week in Los Angeles to see the team while Chris talks about his excitement for the Over/Under episode, which is one of his favorite every year. The boys of Helium jump into prior comments and corrections before jumping into the 'Stock Up/Stock Down' section where the big boys up front on the offensive line wind up on both sides as does the kicking competition. The direction of the linebackers and defensive line also are discussed.The conclusion of the first half of the show has Chris rattling off all of last year's Over/Under categories and seeing how Shotgun did in his prognostication of those statistical lines with him finishing 14-12 on the offensive side and 11-12 on the defensive side.Shotgun gets his shot at redemption and/or improvement in the second half of the show as Chris breaks out a whole new bevy of statistical categories for Shotgun to declare over/unders against. The show concludes with an Overtime period discussing the movie The Odyssey and watching a movie in a 70mm IMAX theatre.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, Shotgun Spratling and RJ Abeytia are back in studio talking about USC holding its first live scrimmage of fall camp. On Wednesday morning the Trojan football team headed over to the Coliseum for some offense on defense action and our crew was in attendance, checking out all of the action. While the guys are not permitted to share specific details from the scrimmage, they are able to give their general thoughts of what this SC squad looked like during the first full tackling we have witnessed since the Alamo Bowl back in December.The guys also share their thoughts on everything else they have seen and heard from the first week and a half of fall camp, including the overall health of the team and which position groups have stood out so far.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
Despite being on two different networks, Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino are finally reunited after a four-month hiatus, returning to the microphones in Chris' living room to talk about USC football as the Trojans close in on the start of the 2026 season.The podcasting duo open with the Two-Minute Drill where Shotgun talks baseball and Chris talks about Lincoln Riley's uncomfortable photo shoot at Big Ten Media Days. The boys of Helium jump into prior comments and corrections before breaking down the latest big news taking place around Howard Jones Field. They discuss the disappointing news of Kilian O'Connor's season-ending injury and what possible options the Trojans can turn to. They also talk about the opening of the Bloom Football Performance Center and the reinstitution of the USC-Notre Dame rivalry.The conclusion of the first half of the show features discussion of the most interesting takeaways and quotes from USC players' media availability from Big Ten Media Days and USC Media Day, including Alani Noa talking about his absence from the Alamo Bowl, Jaydn Walker hurting when watching his spring film and coach Zach Hanson saying he wants "cohesive, consistent carnage" from the offensive line unit.The Helium Boys then dive into the second half of the show to compare Top 30 Most Important Trojans lists, debating the placement of players and who could be in line for some notable changes once fall camp concludes. The show concludes with an Overtime period featuring some summer staples.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and RJ Abeytia are back in studio talking about USC kicking off fall camp practices as the team gets ready for the highly anticipated 2026 college football season. With a fully open practice on Saturday and then two more opportunities to see the Trojans on Tuesday and Wednesday morning, Ryan and RJ give their thoughts on how the team is looking this first week of fall camp.Around 40 players and coaches were available on Monday for USC's preseason media day and the guys discuss what everyone had to say about their preparation for the season. Lincoln Riley spoke after Tuesday's workout and he shared details about the team's roster size and how the new five years to play five seasons rule is a positive development for the Trojans, especially considering the huge freshman class that is now available to play every game.The guys also discuss the revival of the USC vs. Notre Dame series, with four games scheduled from 2030 to 2033. The Trojans wanted the games moved to early in the season to accommodate the travel of the Big Ten conference schedule and the Irish wanted to keep the game in October/November. When both sides couldn't come to an agreement, the series was paused and now we know it will be a four year hiatus before this storied rivalry gets going again.The preseason Coaches Poll was released this week and USC came in at No. 14 behind three Big Ten opponents, Ohio State (1), Oregon (2) and Indiana (6), all three of which face the Trojans this season. USC will also face No. 17 Penn State and No. 19 Washington.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and RJ Abeytia are back in studio talking about head coach Lincoln Riley, quarterback Jayden Maiava and defensive linemen Jide Abasiri and Alex VanSumeren representing USC at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. Both of our hosts had planned on being at the Chicago Hilton, but after 9 hours of delays at LAX their flight was cancelled and they were denied the opportunity to attend the event in person (and partake in deep-dish pizza in the Windy City).The guys talk about what Riley had to say including the tremendous momentum the team has built up over the off-season and the future of the Notre Dame Game. The players talked about a variety of topics including the impact new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson has made during his time on campus.Both Ryan and RJ continue their countdown of the most important Trojans for the 2026 season, starting where they left off at No. 7 with the aforementioned Jide Abasiri. They also discuss the newly released fall camp schedule with a couple of opportunities for the media to observe full practices and tour the brand new Bloom Center.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
USC freshman wide receiver Tron Baker sits down with Ryan Abraham and India Otto for a special edition of Tunnel Vision, sponsored by Hollyland and Venus Live Air. Baker discusses his transition from high school to college football, the brotherhood he's built within USC's wide receiver room, and what he learned alongside his fellow freshmen during their first spring camp.He also shares his excitement about USC's talented quarterback room, reveals his NFL player comparison along with the receivers he studies, and discusses the championship culture and confidence being built inside the program heading into the season.Off the field, Baker talks about his NIL ventures, including writing and producing a documentary on his former Pop Warner team, the OC Ducks, with his mom. Plus, he reveals his biggest superstitions, builds his all-time starting five, reflects on his goals for his freshman season, and much more.This is the podcast version (audio only) of our Tunnel Vision episode.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and RJ Abeytia are back in studio talking about the latest Trojan football team outreach to fans, hosting the USC Beach Day Wednesday morning in Hermosa Beach. Ryan was down there on the sand in his hometown to check out the Trojans going through a light workout in the sand followed by a series of competitive dodgeball games that were a part of USC's "Competition Wednesdays." Afterwards dozens of fans intermingled on the beach with the football players, taking photos, getting autographs and having a few laughs with the guys.Both Ryan and RJ continue their countdown of the most important Trojans for the 2026 season, revealing the players from No. 16 (wide receiver Terrell Anderson) to No. 8 (wide receiver Tanook Hines). They also share which players they picked to be slotted in those spots as the countdown crawls towards No. 1.The guys also give their thoughts on the disturbing news regarding USC doner Brian Kennedy and his lawsuit against the school over the removal of the practice field that bore his name.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and RJ Abeytia are back in studio discussing the recent announcement of USC athletics extending its partnership with megabrand NIKE for 10 more years, taking the relationship that started in the 1990's into its fifth decade. The new deal will put Trojan student athletes on NIKE's NIL roster, the school's brand new Bloom Football Performance Center will feature Nike strength equipment, the men's and women's basketball teams will get annual custom uniforms and NIKE promises to "refresh" and "reimagining" of the USC campus bookstore.The guys then take a look at USCFootball.com's top-30 most important Trojans heading into the 2026 college football season, with our countdown already down to No. 17 (Michigan State defensive lineman transfer Alex VanSumeren). We started releasing the last last week with our first five out (that included big man Jamaal Jarrett who scored that epic touchdown last season) followed by No. 30 freshman wide receiver Trent Mosley.Ryan and RJ compare what has been released of the complied list with what they submitted on their personal lists and talk about why they feel these players will play a critical role in the team's success this season.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and India Otto are back in studio projecting which Trojan football players will step up and settle into leadership roles this coming season. The Trojans are in a win-now situation, with a playoffs or bust mindset in year five of the Lincoln Riley era, and will need a handful of players to take control of the locker room and lead their teammates out onto the battlefield every Saturday this fall. Jayden Maiava is back for his third season as a USC quarterback and his second full run as the starter. Maiava isn't a stand on the table type of player, delivering powerful speeches at critical moments, but he has grown as a leader and earned the respect of his teammates on both sides of the ball. The crew talks about what steps Maiava needs to take as a leader to help this team make the College Football Playoffs for the first time in program history. They also discuss some of the other players they expect to step up into leadership roles, from both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and RJ Abeytia are back in studio talking about general manager Chad Bowden's impact on USC's high school recruiting efforts. The Trojans signed the No. 1 recruiting class in 2026 and currently has the No. 14 ranked group for 2027. The guys talk about this shift in focus to high school prospects over the portal and what a recent report from The Athletic had to say about the state of recruiting in Southern California. USC football kicks off in just over two months so Ryan and RJ talk about what their realistic expectations are for this team. Lincoln Riley says that the Trojans championship window is open, so making the playoffs for the very first time has to be on the table. The guys also give their thoughts on the NCAA's new 5-for-5 eligibility rule and how that could impact this Trojan squad and future roster building for USC. Last week three-star defensive tackle Malik Brooks announced that he would not be joining his fellow classmates at USC this fall, instead he will be enrolling at Southwest College to play junior college ball. The guys talk about the 350-pounder's decision to delay enrollment and how his choice could be impacted by the aforementioned 5 for 5 eligibility rule.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
Shotgun Spratling and Kasey Kazliner return on the Dedeaux Download Podcast to wrap up the 2026 USC baseball season with Trojans' head coach Andy Stankiewicz joining the show to provide insights as we look back at a season of new heights reached under Stankiewicz with the Trojans knocking out a ton of two-decade old 'firsts since...'Stankiewicz talks about the Trojans' disappointing conclusion after being in the Chapel Hill Super Regional and being just two outs away from the program's first trip to the College World Series since 2001 before losing on a heartbreaking walk-off. USC's head coach discusses what he told the players after the final game and the building blocks the team continues to stack brick by brick as it tries to re-establish itself as one of college baseball's premier programs.Stankiewicz also breaks down everything that has happened in the NCAA transfer portal since USC's season has come to an end and chats about his new pitching coach after hiring Hawai'i's Keith Zuniga to take the place of Sean Allen following Allen's hire as head coach at Lamar.After talking with Stankiewicz, Shotgun and Kasey take a look back at the super regional and towards the future of the USC program. They also look back at their preseason picks for several superlatives and hand out their end-of-season awards. From best hitter and pitcher to most impactful newcomer, Kazliner and Spratling discuss some of the top individual performers and moments of the long season.Shotgun and Kasey then close by discussing the transfer portal entrants USC has lost as well as the transfer commitments the Trojans have picked up.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of USC Trojans football, basketball, baseball and recruiting.
The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns as to discuss USC landing the commitment of 2027 LB Dylan Wafle. The pod also talks Trojan camp session evaluations, OT7 Finals and much more.TIME STAMPS:(0:00): New Terms?(7:37): USC Lands 2027 LB Dylan Wafle(26:15): Paisios Polamalu & USC Workout Evaluations(01:29:13): OT7 Finals Thoughts(01:40:22): Listener Questions
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and intern India Otto are back in studio discussing a few different USC football topics, starting with a look back at the Pete Carroll era, updates from the latest high school football camps held on campus and looking at a potential breakout player for the Trojans in 2026.First up, Ryan gives his review of "Men of Troy" by Monte Burke, a non-fiction book chronicling the rise, reign, and fall of Pete Carroll's USC Trojans football dynasty in the 2000s. Burke goes into that powerhouse Carroll build that brought Heisman Trophies and NCAA Championships to Troy, the celebrity culture around the program, the eventual scandal that helped derail the team. He shares lots of good nuggets in the book with extensive interviews, bringing back both great and painful memories for USC football fans.RJ was on campus last week, watching USC's invite-only high school football camp. It was a chance to see the coaches working close up with players and we realized it was a sign of the changing times. Whereas team camps were meant to be evaluations of player potential, now they serve as a two-way street for players and coaches to judge how they work with one another in a practice environment. We got to see Gary Patterson, Skyler Jones and Shaun Nua all work for extended time with top recruits and it gave us a glimpse into how they work with the current Trojans. The crew also discusses Ryan's interview with Owen Hanson, the "Cocaine Quarterback," give an update on the Bloom Center progress and the potential for defensive lineman Floyd Boucard to be a breakout player this season.
The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to discuss the second week of USC official visitors, camp sessions, a new potential legacy target, the looming OT7 Finals, updated rankings and Christopher Nolan movies.TIME STAMPS:(0:00): Hurricane NBA Talk (10:00): Previewing Official Visits, Paisios Polamalu(46:02): Unofficial Camp Visitors(01:02:11): Updated 2027 Rankings (01:39:41): OT7 Finals in L.A. (01: 59:14): Talanoa Ili vs. NCAA, CSC (02:48:45): Listener Questions
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast host Ryan Abraham welcomes special guest Owen Hanson into the studio, the former USC volleyball and football player that turned into an international drug dealer. Hanson's incredible story is chronicled in Mark Wahlberg's Emmy-award winning docuseries "Cocaine Quarterback," available on Prime Video.Hanson talks about his humble beginnings as a Redondo Beach surf kid that was highly recruited as a volleyball player and ended up at his dream school, USC. From there he walked-on to the Trojan football team, despite have never played a down of football in his life, and integrated himself into the program, winning a couple of national championship rings and rubbing elbows with the celebrities that surrounded the program back in the Pete Carroll era.Hustling his way in real estate, bookmaking and eventually drug trafficking and money laundering for a Mexican cartel, Hanson made fast cash and got caught in the fast lane, partying all over the globe. He was eventually arrested, served time in federal prison and now tells his story of redemption through his book "The California Kid" and the Cocaine Quarterback docuseries. He even started a protein ice cream business called California Ice Protein while he was incarcerated.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to recap USC's first (and biggest) official visit weekend, the Elite 11 Finals and some new offensive line offers in the 2027 class.TIME STAMPS(0:00): 10K is Down (6:42): Hot Route (21:31): Cold Open: OV Weekend (1:00:31): New 2027 OL Offers (01:19:57): June 12 Visitors (01:35:00): Elite 11 Finals Thoughts (02:05:04): June 11 Camp (02:14:51): Listener Questions
The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down USC baseball's unreal run through the loser's bracket in the College Station Regional, winning four games in a row to be able to take the title and advance to the program's first super regional since 2005. At the end of the show, the podcasting duo also previews this weekend's Chapel Hill Super Regional where USC is two wins away from a trip to the College World Series in Omaha.But in between, special guest USC freshman outfielder Walter Urbon joins the show to talk about the wild weekend in Texas where the Trojans dropped their NCAA tournament opener in heartbreaking fashion to Texas State only to have that light a bonfire under the Trojans. USC's offense caught absolute fire, scoring 55 runs in four blowout wins to take home the regional."It kind of felt like we were playing and scoring and I didn't even know who we were playing against," Urbon says. "We just went and scored runs and beat them."Urbon also discusses the atmosphere in Blue Bell Park where the home-standing Texas A&M fans didn't have much to cheer about the final two nights of the regional as the Trojans thumped the Aggies twice, including how USC knew they were going to take care of business once it forced the winner-take-all Game 7"After we did that that [Sunday] night with their fans there, we had zero doubt," Urbon says. "We were totally going to win. We just fed off the energy."Urbon also discusses his journey this season from the unfamiliar territory of not playing every day to getting his chance because of an injury and then running with it and never looking back. The Los Angeles native also discusses his defense and how an activity like the Brazilian dance fighting exercise capoeira helps him stay grounded and athletic.Prior to Urbon's appearance, Shotgun and Kasey break down the regional win and what it means for the Trojans as they note three positives, including a full roster of players stepping up and quieting some of their critics. They also look at the loss of pitching coach Sean Allen after he was named the next head coach at Lamar...three days after the Trojans eliminated Lamar from the NCAA tournament.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and intern India Otto are back in studio taking a look at which Trojan football players have the most to prove in 2026. Head coach Lincoln Riley brings 15 starters back and has a new-look defense with Gary Patterson calling the shots on that side of the ball, but to make that elusive run at the College Football Players there are guys on the roster that will need to turn their potential into production.On the offensive side USC brings back a lot of proven production, from quarterback Jayden Maiava to the entire starting offensive line and a pair of talented tailbacks in Waymond Jordan and King Miller. The biggest question mark will be with the pass catchers and which wide receivers and tight ends can step up and become active targets for Maiava to get the ball too.The Trojans have the most to prove on the defensive side of the ball, especially in the front-seven where the pash rush and run stopping were underwhelming last season. Linebacker Desman Stephens looks the part, but can he step up and be an All-Conference type of performer for the Trojans? Defensive end Kameryn Crawford is another guy with talent to spare, but can he put up double-digit sack numbers this season?The crew also has updates on how the USC baseball team did in the regionals plus off-season updates for the men's and women's basketball teams.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast is back to break down USC's first official visit weekend, Elite 11 Finals coming to town and a new 2027 LB Crystal Ball. TIME STAMPS (00:00): Rib Talk (9:00): Official Visitors List (41:12): 2027 Crystal Ball (01:03:48): USC Kickoff Times, Oregon Game Visitors (01:25:33): Hurricane Flow State (01:52:25): Elite 11 Finals (02:08:23): Listener Question
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and RJ Abeytia are back in studio taking a look at the challenging 2026 USC football schedule to see what it will take for this Trojan squad to make the College Football Playoffs for the very first time. Head coach Lincoln Riley is confident he has the right team in place to make a championship run, and we take a high-level look at the schedule with notes on each of USC's opponents. With the Fighting Irish absent, the path to the playoffs should be easier, but USC is still facing off against three of the projected top-5 teams in the country and will need to win at least one of those games to make the postseason tournament. Defending national champion Indiana will be a tough road test and uber-talented Oregon and Ohio State both visit the Coliseum. If the Trojans can come out on top of at least one of the big three and then take care of business in the rest of the games, a berth in the playoffs would be almost guaranteed. The guys also talk about information on USC football tickets for the 2026 season, the news coming out of SEC spring meetings including the standoff with the Big Ten on expanding the college football playoffs plus listener questions. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down the news that USC baseball is back in the NCAA tournament for the second straight year after the Trojans were selected as an at-large team in the College Station Regional in Texas. USC head coach Andy Stankiewicz joins the show to talk about the Trojans making it to back-to-back regionals for the first time since 2001-2002, his reaction to not being a regional host despite a No. 9 RPI as well as what the Trojans have to do better to take the next step and make it to a super regional after being in a regional final last year. Stankiewicz also discusses how the Trojan coaching staff will try to use its Texas connections to prepare scouting reports and mentions the possibility of potentially 'pitching off' and saving Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Mason Edwards for a potential 1-0 matchup with host Texas A&M. After a break, Shotgun and Kasey discuss the progression of the USC program making back-to-back regionals after only one in the previous two decades and take a look back at the action from the Big Ten Tournament where the Trojans went 1-1, losing a heartbreaking walk-off to rival UCLA in the tournament semifinals. They note three positives, including Augie Lopez's potential re-emergence and showing they are capable of beating the best teams in the nation. They also look at USC's struggles leaving men on base and some defensive struggles. The podcasting duo close out the show previewing each of the teams that will also be in the College Station Regional alongside USC with host Texas A&M, No. 3-seed Texas State and four-seed Lamar, breaking down the potential starting pitchers the Trojans could face in the first two matchups. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of USC Trojans football, basketball, baseball and recruiting.
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