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Adam Maya and Ryan Young break down the first few days of USC training camp, including competition at cornerback, quarterback and running back, and which freshmen have stood out. SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR PREMIUM ACCESS TO THE BEST USC CONTENT AVAILABLE (https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC2019) : ***TrojanSports.com (http://trojansports.com/) is running its best deal of the year. Sign up for a FREE TRIAL THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST with access to all of our premium content, including the most up-to-date breaking news, thorough daily recruiting coverage, exclusive features and podcasts along with our popular message board. ***CLICK HERE (https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC2019) to take advantage of this special deal (use promo code USC2019), and to sweeten the offer, those who continue beyond the free trial will receive an extra month on a monthly subscription or an EXTRA SIX MONTHS for an annual subscription.

Adam Maya and Ryan Young delve into USC's top storylines from Pac-12 Media Day, including the preseason poll, 2019 expectations, a possible QB controversy, the decision to schedule FCS and the transfer portal. SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR PREMIUM ACCESS TO THE BEST USC CONTENT AVAILABLE (https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC2019) : ***TrojanSports.com (http://trojansports.com/) is running its best deal of the year. Sign up for a FREE TRIAL THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST with access to all of our premium content, including the most up-to-date breaking news, thorough daily recruiting coverage, exclusive features and podcasts along with our popular message board. ***CLICK HERE (https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC2019) to take advantage of this special deal (use promo code USC2019), and to sweeten the offer, those who continue beyond the free trial will receive an extra month on a monthly subscription or an EXTRA SIX MONTHS for an annual subscription.

Adam Maya sits down with sophomore safety Talanoa Hufanga, who sheds light on his journey from Corvallis, Oregon o USC, an unpredictable freshman year, his current health after twice breaking his collarbone, and what he expects from the Trojans in 2019. SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR PREMIUM ACCESS TO THE BEST USC CONTENT AVAILABLE (https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC2019) : ***TrojanSports.com (http://trojansports.com/) is running its best deal of the year. Sign up for a FREE TRIAL THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST with access to all of our premium content, including the most up-to-date breaking news, thorough daily recruiting coverage, exclusive features and podcasts along with our popular message board. ***CLICK HERE (https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC2019) to take advantage of this special deal (use promo code USC2019), and to sweeten the offer, those who continue beyond the free trial will receive an extra month on a monthly subscription or an EXTRA SIX MONTHS for an annual subscription.

Ryan Young and Adam Maya discuss USC's new commits and provide the latest intel on a plethora of 2020 recruiting targets at the Rivals 5-Star Challenge, including QB commit Bryce Young, LB Justin Flowe, RB Bijan Robinson, DB Jacobe Covington, WR/DB LV Bunkley-Shelton, DB Darion Green-Warren and OL Drake Metcalf. SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR PREMIUM ACCESS TO THE BEST USC CONTENT AVAILABLE (https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC2019) : ***TrojanSports.com is running its best deal of the year. Sign up for a FREE TRIAL THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST with access to all of our premium content, including the most up-to-date breaking news, thorough daily recruiting coverage, exclusive features and podcasts along with our popular message board. ***CLICK HERE (https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC2019) to take advantage of this special deal (use promo code USC2019), and to sweeten the offer, those who continue beyond the free trial will receive an extra month on a monthly subscription or an EXTRA SIX MONTHS for an annual subscription.

Adam Maya sits down with USC quarterback JT Daniels, who sheds light on his offseason initiatives, a trying first season, playing under immense expectations, the transition to the Air Raid under new OC Graham Harrell, improved chemistry with the receiving corps, and what he’s learned over the past 12 months. Sign up with TrojanSports.com for the most in-depth and comprehensive coverage of USC football and recruiting. (https://usc.n.rivals.com/users/sign_up/151)

Adam Maya and Ryan Young discuss the latest in recruiting and USC's three new commits. Ryan then sits down with new baseball coach Jason Gill. Sign up with TrojanSports.com for the most in-depth and comprehensive coverage of USC football and recruiting. (https://usc.n.rivals.com/users/sign_up/151)

Adam Maya and Ryan Young offer their takeaways on five-star CB Chris Steele transferring to USC. Rivals national recruiting analyst Adam Gorney and GatorCountry.com's Nick de la Torre join the show to discuss how Steele performed this spring, the wild recruitments of Steele and fellow transfer Bru McCoy, and how they might impact the Trojans this year and beyond. Sign up with TrojanSports.com for the most in-depth and comprehensive coverage of USC football and recruiting. (https://usc.n.rivals.com/users/sign_up/151)

Adam Maya and Ryan Young discuss the saga of Bru McCoy's second transfer; his eligibility and impact moving forward; the strength and conditioning program; a future star; the most improved position groups; O-line recruiting; depth chart climbers; and crazy tales from the recruiting trail.  Sign up with TrojanSports.com for the most in-depth and comprehensive coverage of USC football and recruiting. (https://usc.n.rivals.com/users/sign_up/151)

Adam Maya sits down with USC wide receiver Michael Pittman for a wide-ranging interview. Topics include strength and conditioning; best WRs; why he returned for his senior season; why he went to USC; learning lessons from his NFL father; his USC career; defending Clay Helton; team culture; best DBs; 2019 expectations; Graham Harrell’s offense; hello/goodbye Kliff Kingsbury and Bru McCoy; and open competition.  Sign up with TrojanSports.com for the most in-depth and comprehensive coverage of USC football and recruiting. (https://usc.n.rivals.com/users/sign_up/151)

In an exclusive 1-on-1, Adam Maya sits down with USC defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast for a wide-ranging interview. Pendergast reflects on nearly 30 years of coaching, including his time at USC, what went wrong in 2018 and why 2019 could be different. [Sign up with TrojanSports.com for the most in-depth and comprehensive coverage of USC football and recruiting.](https://usc.n.rivals.com/users/sign_up/151)

USC Insiders Adam Maya and Ryan Young offer their takes on how former Trojans fared in the NFL draft, Urban Meyer being courted to USC by Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart, and an array of other topics, including recruiting, while answering readers' questions from the Trojan Talk message board. [Sign up with TrojanSports.com for the most in-depth and comprehensive coverage of USC football and recruiting.](https://usc.n.rivals.com/users/sign_up/151)

USC Insiders Adam Maya and Ryan Young discuss key developments following the conclusion of spring practice, including the QB derby, Matt Fink entering the transfer portal, the Trojans' most concerning positions, the depth chart and the most underrated player on the team. [Sign up with TrojanSports.com for the most in-depth and comprehensive coverage of USC football and recruiting.](https://usc.n.rivals.com/users/sign_up/151)

USC Insiders Adam Maya and Ryan Young are back to discuss all the important storylines from spring practice, including the emergence of DE Drake Jackson and RB Markese Stepp. They also debate who will lead the Trojans in rushing, who will be the most improved freshman from 2018 and which spring narratives they're buying and selling. [](https://usc.n.rivals.com/users/sign_up/151) [Sign up with TrojanSports.com for the most in-depth and comprehensive coverage of USC football and recruiting](https://usc.n.rivals.com/users/sign_up/151).

Adam Maya and Ryan Young recap the top storylines from the first week of spring practice.

Adam Maya and Joey Kaufman offer their takeaways from new USC offensive coordinator Graham Harrell's introductory powwow with the local media, including his comments on his Air Raid offense, the Trojans quarterbacks and open competition.

Adam Maya and Ryan Young discuss the final additions to USC's 2019 signing class, those who didn't sign, whether the Trojans signed too many DBs, an "open" QB competition, and Helton's remarks on Graham Harrell, the Air Raid and Bru McCoy. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Adam Maya and Ryan Young are back to discuss an eventful week for USC, including the hiring of OC Graham Harrell, the defection of Bru McCoy, a rash of WR transfers, and whether current commits Kyle Ford and Puka Nacua will sign with the Trojans. Plus, North Texas beat writer Brett Vito joins the show to share his insights on Harrell. [](http://usc.rivals.com/sign_up) [**TrojanSports.com is running a promo through National Signing Day. Sign up for a new monthly membership and we'll add a second month FREE.**](http://usc.rivals.com/sign_up) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

In this rainy day Q&A, Adam Maya and The Athletic's Antonio Morales answer questions from the Trojan Talk message board. Topics include USC's OC search, QB competition, defensive scheme, 2019 recruiting, Lynn Swann and fan support. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Adam Maya and Ryan Young discuss the fallout of Kliff Kingsbury leaving USC for the Arizona Cardinals, possible OC replacements, recruiting implications and the Bubba Bolden situation. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Adam Maya and Ryan Young discuss USC filling out its coaching staff, Kliff Kingsbury promising an open QB competition and why 2020 five-star CB Elias Ricks didn't commit to the Trojans. [TrojanSports.com's best deal of the year ends Dec. 31! Sign up for a new annual subscription or upgrade from monthly, and we'll give you $99 to spend on USC gear at the extensive Rivals Fan Shop. Just follow this link and use promo code 99CYBER.](https://usc.rivals.com/99Cyber) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

In the aftermath of Early Signing Day, Ryan and Adam offer their assessments of USC's initial 2019 class, hits and misses, what to make of the unsigned commits, which remaining targets are expected to sign, and the state of the current roster. [**TrojanSports.com's best deal of the year ends Friday! Sign up for a new annual subscription or upgrade from monthly, and we'll give you $99 to spend on USC gear at the extensive Rivals Fan Shop. Just follow this link and use promo code 99CYBER.**](https://usc.rivals.com/99Cyber) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Ryan Young and Adam Gorney examine USC's 2019 recruiting efforts ahead of Early Signing Day, including best- and worst-case scenarios, favorite players, the latest on Bru McCoy, Chris Steele and a pair of offensive linemen, and predictions on the Trojans' other top-10 remaining targets. [**TrojanSports.com is offering its best deal of the year. Sign up for a new annual subscription or upgrade from monthly and get $99 to spend on USC gear at the extensive Rivals Fan Shop. Just follow this link and use promo code 99CYBER.**](https://usc.rivals.com/99Cyber) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

We discuss the addition of Kliff Kingsbury, how much it changes USC's trajectory and what still must be decided this offseason. We also take a first look at the 2019 schedule. [TrojanSports.com continues to offer its best deal of the year. Sign up for a new annual subscription or upgrade from monthly and get $99 to spend on USC gear from the extensive Rivals Fan Shop. Just follow this link and use promo code 99Cyber.](https://usc.rivals.com/99Cyber) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Adam Maya and Yogi Roth discuss Kliff Kingsbury becoming USC's offensive coordinator and what impact it might have on the offense and quarterback JT Daniels, as well as what's next for Coach Clay Helton. [**TrojanSports.com continues to offer its best deal of the year. Sign up for a new annual subscription or upgrade from monthly and get $99 to spend on USC gear from the extensive Rivals Fan Shop. Just follow this link and use promo code 99Cyber.**](https://usc.rivals.com/99Cyber) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Making sense of USC's coaching changes in the aftermath of Lynn Swann's decision to bring back Clay Helton for the 2019 season. [CYBER MONDAY SPECIAL: Sign-up for an annual subscription and we'll give you $99 worth of FREE USC gear in return while supplies last.](https://usc.rivals.com/99Cyber) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

What's next for Coach Clay Helton following USC's stunning loss to UCLA? [Our 60-day FREE trial promo ends this weekend! Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

We discuss Clay Helton's assertion that he's returning in 2019 and what we're expecting from USC football moving forward. [Our 60-day FREE trial promo ends this Friday! Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

In the aftermath of USC's brutal loss to Cal, we discuss Clay Helton's future as the head coach and the factors that could sway the timing of Lynn Swann’s decision. [](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) [Our 60-day FREE trial promo ends this Friday! Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Adam Maya is joined by Antonio Morales of The Athletic to discuss how USC projects at every position in 2019, as well as debate JT Daniels versus Jack Sears. [Our 60-day FREE trial promo has been briefly extended! Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

We discuss how much stock to put into a big rushing performance and the O-line, Clay Helton's play-calling, how the defense fared and the Pac-12 South race following the Trojans' win at Oregon State. [Our 60-day FREE trial promo has been briefly extended! Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Ryan Young and Adam Maya discuss USC's coaching staff shakeup, Lynn Swann's public address and why Clay Helton is at a crossroads. [Our 60-day FREE trial promo ends at the end of October! Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Adam Maya and Ryan Young discuss USC's budding QB controversy, Clay Helton's status, program changes, the direction of the team and critical decisions in the ASU game. [Our 60-day FREE trial promo ends at the end of October! Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Ryan Young and Adam Maya review USC's season grades from Pro Football Focus and discuss why so many players are underperforming. [Our 60-day FREE trial promo ends at the end of October! Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Ryan Young and Adam Maya discuss USC AD Lynn Swann's vote of confidence for Clay Helton and the coaching staff, the fallout from the loss at Utah and the starting QB situation. [](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) [Our 60-day FREE trial promo ends at the end of October! Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Adam Maya is joined by the OC Register's Joey Kaufman to pay homage to the USC career of Porter Gustin and hand out team awards at the halfway point of the regular season. [TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Ryan Young and Adam Maya offer their initial impressions of USC's 31-20 win versus Colorado.  [TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Adam Maya and Ryan Young offer their takes on USC's problematic scheduling and what they expect from the Trojans versus Colorado on Saturday, including their predictions. Plus, Ryan sort of apologizes for doubting Texas' Tom Herman, but not really. [](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) [TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) [#USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60)

The Orange County Register's Joey Kaufman joins the show to discuss the state of USC football, including the biggest positives and concerns on the field. We also go through the rest of the schedule and handicap USC's chances to win each game. [TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) [You can find Kaufman's work here](https://www.ocregister.com/author/joey-kaufman/). #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Ryan Young and Adam Maya offer their initial impressions of USC's confounding 24-20 win at Arizona. [TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Adam Maya calls up old friend of the show and Wildcats beat writer Michael Lev of the Arizona Daily Star to discuss Saturday's game in Tucson this weekend. [](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) [TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Ryan Young and Adam Maya offer their initial impressions of USC's translucent 39-36 win versus Washington State on Friday. [TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Former USC safety Chris Hawkins offers his takes and insights on USC's early struggles to the season and what needs to change moving forward. [TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Adam Maya and Ryan Young discuss USC’s stunning blowout loss at Texas and ponder where the football program is headed under Clay Helton. [TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Adam Maya offers his prediction for USC-Texas and explains why it's a must-win for Clay Helton. Ryan Young questions the greatness of Tom Herman. [TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Publisher Ryan Young is joined by old friend and LA Times beat writer J. Brady McCollough to discuss USC’s game at Texas, where the Longhorns rank among the best road environments in college football, and the personalities of freshmen JT Daniels and Amon-Ra St. Brown. [TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Publisher Ryan Young and contributor Tajwar Khandaker discuss and debate coaching and quarterback play in USC's loss to Stanford. [TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Welcome to a new era of TrojanSports! New publisher Ryan Young and senior beat writer Adam Maya opine on several topics in their first show together, including USC's season-opener, the upcoming bout with Stanford and expectations for the 2018 season. [TrojanSports is offering its best promo ever, a 60-day FREE trial. Sign up today with the promo code "USC60" to enable full access to the most dedicated Trojans fansite. It's your personal USC sports page.](https://usc.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=USC60) #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Chris Swanson and Adam Maya discuss the Chris Steele commitment saga and answer a series of questions on USC football and recruiting from the Trojan Talk premium message board. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Adam Maya and Murf Baldwin break down their selections of the 20 best players on USC's roster and discuss the loss of cornerback Jack Jones. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Chris Swanson and Adam Maya debate the 20 best USC players as of right now, and they answer questions from the Trojan Talk message board on scheduling, the QB competition, recruiting and the best players at each position since they've been on the beat. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball

Chris Swanson and Adam Maya discuss President Nikias’ resignation, the Todd McNair verdict, Jack Jones’ dismissal, USC-Alabama II and the latest in recruiting. #USC #USCFootball #TrojanSports #Trojans #Pac12 #Rivals #CollegeFootball