Podcast appearances and mentions of Lincoln Riley

On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple-Double") and Chris Trevino are back from West Lafayette where they witnessed the USC football team winning a game in the Eastern time zone for the first time since 2012, a 33-17 victory over Big Ten foe Purdue. The Trojans didn't win a true conference road game last season and now get that monkey off their back as the Big Ten schedule begins to heat up. It wasn't the cleanest game for Lincoln Riley and company, with 9 penalties for 104 yards, 4 for 13 on 3rd down conversions and giving up double-digit explosive passing plays to Purdue. But the Trojans were able to make some big plays of their own, including three interceptions with a pick-6 by Jamaal Jarrett, 10 yards per pass attempt by Jayden Maiava, zero punts and a perfect 4 for 4 on fourth down plays. The crew breaks down everything they saw and heard in West Lafayette, including the unexpected three hour weather delay that put all game plans in jeopardy and the importance of picking up a road conference win against a Purdue squad that looks much improved over last season. This is the podcast version of our Tunnel Vision video show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE for 30% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠USCFootball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple-Double") and intern India Otto are back in studio to preview the Trojans first road game and first Big Ten contest of the season, a trip to West Layfette to face Purdue. The 2-0 Boilermakers have already doubled their win total from last season thanks to a complete roster rebuild from new head coach Barry Odom and an upset of the Trojans would be a massive boost for this once proud program. USC took care of business at home, outscoring its overmatched opponents by a combined 99 points. Now head coach Lincoln Riley and company will try to pick up its first true Big Ten road win against Purdue, which would be USC's first victory in the Eastern or Central time zones since 2012. With expectations high for the Trojans in 2025, the goal has to be not only a win in West Layfette, but a resounding victory that lets the conference know the USC football team is for real. Ryan, Connor and India all give their thoughts on how the Trojans will perform at Purdue and give their score predictions. This is the podcast version of our Tunnel Vision video show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE for 30% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠USCFootball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt evaluates the state of the Big 12 including which teams he thinks will emerge at the top of the conference and whether it'll be a two-bid league in the College Football Playoff. He then discusses how much can be made of Alabama's blowout win on Saturday following the loss to Florida State and examines the Crimson Tide's uphill path to the Playoff. Klatt reacts to the report that Colorado is making a big change at QB. He also looks at teams and players that aren't getting the attention they deserve including Oregon – who he thinks is the most impressive team in the country so far.  Klatt also singles out USC's quietly impressive start to the season and points out a similarity to Lincoln Riley's Oklahoma teams that should give Trojan fans hope for the rest of the season. 0:00-2:55 Intro2:56-16:36 The state of the Big 1216:37-24:37 Alabama bounces back and what does it mean?24:38-30:06 Colorado making a QB change?30:07-47:36 Nobody is talking about…. Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") and intern India Otto are back to talk about USC's resounding victory over Georgia Southern Saturday in the Coliseum and the upcoming road matchup with Purdue. The 2-0 Trojans have outscored their opponents by a combined 99 points, but the schedule gets harder with Big Ten play kicking off and the first game away from the friendly confines of the Coliseum on deck. The crew doesn't spend much time on the Clay Helton Bowl, but they give some quick thoughts on how the Trojan passing offense shined and the USC defense faced some challenges against the Eagles. With the team winning by 39 points and coming out of the contest healthy, head coach Lincoln Riley couldn't ask for a much better start to the season heading into the conference slate. The "preseason" is now in the rearview mirror and USC will try to win its first game outside of the Pacific time zone since winning at Colorado in 2023. After winning just one game last season, Purdue is off to a 2-0 start and the Trojans will have to play well to secure its first real Big Ten road victory. CLICK HERE for 30% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  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.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The USC 2025 football season is well underway after a Week 2 win over Georgia Southern in the Clay Helton Bowl. Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino were both on the sidelines from the Coliseum for a front-row seat to USC's 59-20 win over the Eagles.  Trevino and Spratling dive into their 'Two-Minute Drill' with the former taking time to talk about the emotions of seeing Helton once again in the Coliseum while Spratling takes the time to show some extra love for senior defensive end Anthony Lucas recording the first two sacks of his career.  The Helium Boys dive into their Stock Up, Stock Down segment, which includes USC's offensive line, the running back room, the duo of Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane and the Trojans' early sack production.  The Helium Boys then dive into the second half of the show to preview Purdue, which represent USC's Big Ten opener and first road game of the season. This is a reunion game for a multitude of reasons: USC starting QB Jayden Maiava played under Odom at UNLV in 2023, guiding them to the Mountain West Championship game. Former USC offensive line coach and offensive coordinator Josh Henson left the Trojans this offseason to be the offensive coordinator with the Boilermakers. Henson was part of Lincoln Riley's initial staff in 2022. Former USC wide receiver Charles Ross was on the team but was forced to medically retire. Former USC and Georgia wideout Michael Jackson III is one of the top contributors.  The podcasting duo then answer your questions about everything from the recruiting impact of USC's 2-0 start to double coverage potentials to Caleb Williams' reputation. Following the questions, Chris takes the reins for the 'Take It or Leave It' segment along with the 'Overtime' period, which includes Amelia Earhart, Purdue Pete, a special boilermaker and a live mascot discussion. We release new episodes of the Peristyle Podcast nearly every day during the season. National recruiting analyst Gerard Martinez, longtime coach and football guru Harvey Hyde, reporters Chris Trevino, Connor Morrissette and Shotgun Spratling plus special guests join publisher Ryan Abraham on the podcast to bring you the latest USC Trojan football team news and recruiting information. Subscribe with ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ or ⁠Spotify⁠ and never miss an episode! Have a question for our team of USC football experts or just the Helium Boys? Ask, we'll answer! You can leave us a voicemail or text us at (424) 254-9141 or email us at ⁠podcast@uscfootball.com⁠. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Shotgun Spratling, Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") and intern India Otto are back in studio to preview the Trojans second game of a season, a matchup with a very familiar face that roamed the Coliseum sidelines for over a decade. The Clay Helton bowl is finally here, with Georgia Southern (0-1) coming to town to take on the Trojans (1-0) as a 28.5-point underdog. Last week USC boat raced an overmatched Missouri State squad, putting up 73 points and winning by 60. Georgia Southern flew all the way to Fresno only to get a second half beatdown by the Bulldogs, giving up 351 rushing yards and losing by 28 points. Even though this is the second-straight week of facing a lower level opponent, the Trojans should be highly motivated to put on a show against Clay Helton's squad. For years USC football fans wanted the administration to move on from Helton, and by the time they made the move and brought in Lincoln Riley the football program was in a bad spot, having gone 4-8 in the final season Helton started as head coach. USC appears to be back on the right track now, but between the fans upset at the Helton years and the staff knowing the huge hole they needed to dig out of, motivation should not be a factor in Saturday's contest in the Coliseum. This is the podcast version of our Tunnel Vision video show. ⁠⁠CLICK HERE for 60% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!⁠⁠⁠  Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠! Make sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠USCFootball.com⁠⁠⁠ for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dari Nowkhah Show - Hour 1 - 9-4-25 - A little Ben Arbuckle. No, that's not Lincoln Riley.

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") and intern India Otto are back to discuss the successful 2025 season opener against Missouri State with the Trojans putting a historic beatdown on the former FCS program 73-13. Now the focus shifts to Georgia Southern, a step-up in the caliber of opponent but still not a true test for a USC football team with higher aspirations than just making a decent bowl. The crew gives a few thoughts on what they took away from the week one victory, focusing mostly on younger Trojans, including true freshman Husan Longstreet, getting an opportunity for early development with significant playing time against live competition. With former USC head coach Clay Helton coming into the Coliseum this weekend, Ryan, Connor and India give their thoughts on what sort of reaction the crowd will have and how this USC football team will respond, knowing that a significant portion of the fanbase is looking for a similar result to last weekend against MSU. In their first game the Eagles looked good in the first half against Fresno State before falling apart in the second half. Helton and company are staying in California and are looking for a much better performance in week two, something Lincoln Riley will try to prevent from happening. After talking about this matchup, the hosts will discuss other notes around the USC football program including a few players retuning from injury and the reaction to removing the "drip check" from the Trojan Walk. CLICK HERE for 60% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  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.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alana Morgan's Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanamorgan/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missbeverlyhillsusa Website: https://www.thealanamorgan.org/ Aaron Heisen Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronheisen/ Juwan Perkins Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeraser7/ Tiktok: http://www.tiktok.com/@the_eraser7 Clothing Brand: https://justmotivateuniversity.com/   In the debut episode of Believe in USC, hosts Alana Morgan, Aaron Heisen, and Juwan Perkins introduce the show and discuss USC's dominant 73–13 victory over Missouri State to open the 2025–2026 season. The conversation highlights key performances from Jayden Maiava, Husan Longstreet, Bryan Jackson, Eli Sanders, Bishop Fitzgerald, King Miller, and more. The hosts also reflect on Lincoln Riley's coaching, the team's offseason improvements, and early impressions of the Trojans before looking ahead to their upcoming matchup against Georgia Southern.  

Martin Weiss and Zach Harper open the show with their reactions to Arch Manning's lackluster debut against Ohio State... Was it a bad game, or a bad sign? Is Ohio State the best team in the country? Then they get into the blockbuster NFL trade that sent Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers... Is all of the outrage toward Jerry Jones warranted? The guys also react in real time to Clemson vs. LSU, breaking down the action intermittently throughout the show! They also set the stage for Belichick's debut, and debate which college football coach is on the hottest seat this year: Brian Kelly, Lincoln Riley, or Kalen DeBoer? Plus, more fun with new editions of "Who Ya Got?", "The Sports Court" and "Buy or Sell"!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino are back together for a special behind-the-scenes edition of the Helium Boys Podcast. The Helium Boys work through the process of compiling and debating a post-fall camp re-rank of USCfootball.com's Top 30 Most Important Trojans' list. For the last six seasons, the USCfootball.com staff has counted down the Top 30 Most Important Trojans in a series of offseason articles leading up to the kickoff of fall camp. Each year under Lincoln Riley, the USC roster has seen significant turnover each year making it a bit of a guessing game trying to figure out who is going to play and how valuable they are going to be toward the team's success, so we've incorporated a re-rank when the Trojans' football team makes the transition from fall camp to game preparation in the week leading up to the season opener. Each USCfootball.com staff member submits his own list of whom he/she believes will be the most important Trojans. Considerations for the rankings take in a wide range of factors including positional depth, 2024 stats, overall talent, departures from the previous season, projected development and expectations. The only guidance we try to follow is that the most important factor for placement is if this particular player was lost for the season, how detrimental would it be to the team and the overall success of the season. The individual lists are submitted and compiled before Shotgun and Chris come together to sift through the information, debate and assemble the official USCfootball.com rankings. In this podcast, the Helium Boys give you a peek behind the curtain, allowing you to listen in on the re-rankings discussion as we sift, sort and come up with the final preseason rankings. The re-rank includes several risers on the defensive side of the ball, including offensive linemen Tobias Raymond and Justin Tauanuu, as well as players whose importance declined whether through an inability to lock up a starting role or the emergence of other players. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠! Make sure you check out ⁠USCFootball.com⁠ for complete coverage of this USC Trojans basketball and football teams.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. USC is getting ready to take on Missouri State this Saturday for week 1. We go through USC football schedule for this season. Is USC football head coach Lincoln Riley on the hot seat. Morales reads off a tweet from JT The Brick after Micah Parsons has been traded. What did JT have to say. RADIO TINDER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill opened the show by explaining how Jerry Jones' ego was the biggest reason why the Cowboys traded Micah Parsons to the Packers. Bill then congratulated Green Bay for pouncing on the opportunity to improve their roster and says the Packers are now in prime position to win the Super Bowl. The hour wraps up with Bill reacting to Nebraska squeaking by Cincinnati and if there should be concern with the Cornhuskers. Hour two kicked off by previewing the opening weekend in college football with Sports Illustrated reporter Bryan Fischer, who gave his thoughts on Ohio State-Texas and which team could disappoint the most this season. Buy or Sell followed as Bill answered if the Cowboys trading Parsons or the Mavericks trading Luka Doncic was worse and if any top team in college football will get upset this weekend. The show ends with Bill nominating candidates and crowning this week's Bum of the Week.

It's Truth Telling Thursday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Steve Kim joins to Preview Carson Beck & Miami's Week 1 Matchup vs. Notre Dame! Voice of USC Football Jordan Moore joins as well to talk Lincoln Riley & USC as they prepare to face Missouri State in Week 1! Join us for this Truth Telling Thursday on REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!!

(00:00-19:15) They love us in the YouTube chat. Audio of Mizzou's 2025 hype video. These people just have no joy. What's the worst thing you've ever seen? Tim thinks he's done procreating. Doug never found that missing remote. Missouri State heading to USC. Audio of LIncoln Riley breaking down the matchup. Vasectomies gone wrong.(19:24-38:51) The Moe Miracle. Jerry loves him some Jerry. Martin's conversation with Brent Musburger. Rise and fall of the Dallas Cowboys. The Last Dance. Get real, Doug. Jackson's a basket guy. Why is it called Cornhole? Is Trader Joe's a liberal grocery store?(39:01-50:18) Happy 60th birthday, Shania Twain. Swapping spouses. We finally get to that Manchester United vs. Grimsby Town audio. Gary Player is such a gentleman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill opened the show by breaking down the biggest storylines he's paying attention to in college football this season before giving his conference and national championship picks. Would You Rather followed as Bill debated between seeing Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift break up or Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson staying together forever and if he is rooting for Brian Kelly or James Franklin to fail more. Hour two opened up with Westwood One NFL anaylst Ross Tucker joining the show to discuss if the Commanders veteran leadership is a boost or concern and if Micah Parsons could miss Week 1. Buy or Sell was next as Bill answered if Grimsby Town beating Man United is the biggest upset in soccer history and if there will be a woman head coach in the NBA by the year 2030. Vegas Mistake's Kevin Todd joined the show to give his best bet of the opening college football weekend before the show ended with Bill reacting to the kerfuffle at the US Open between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko.

Over or under 10.5 wins for Oregon? Why hasn't Oregon named a starting QB? FOX & YouTube TV still haven't struck a deal. Closing Arguments: college football pundit takes shots at Lincoln Riley.

Do you mix together your burrito bowl? What are Oregon's chances this year? Tyson Alger of the I-5 Corridor and Lookout Eugene-Springfield previews the Ducks. Who wins the ACC? Powerball: annuity or lump sum? The top-ranked flag football QB in the US is who? Web Gems: right middle finger inflammation. Why hasn't Oregon named a starting QB? FOX & YouTube TV need to get it together. Closing Arguments: college football pundit takes shots at Lincoln Riley.

It's officially Week 1! Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino are back behind the microphones for another edition of the Helium Boys Podcast to break down USC's Week 1 opponent: Missouri State, which will be making its debut at the FBS level.  The show kicks off with the patented 'Two-Minute Drill' with Trevino commenting on Lincoln Riley's comments on Trojans Live about the starting lineup along the offensive line. Shotgun talks about his excitement for the start of the season, and his hurried travel plans this past weekend in Georgia.  The Helium Boys then take their first official preview of the 2025 season with Missouri State. Missouri State wasn't a world beater at the FCS level with just four playoff appearances since 1989 and a 30-26 record since 2020. The Bears are projected to be among the bottom of Conference USA with a win projection between 5.4-6.7 per ESPN's Football Power Index.  It's been an emotional offseason for the Bears program after the death of senior safety ⁠Todric McGee⁠ in spring from an accidental gunshot wound. McGee was projected to be a starter in the secondary, leaving a huge loss in the defense and program.  TIMESTAMPS 01:55 - Helium Boys Podcast: Welcome & Introductions 06:29 - Two-Minute Drill: OL Confirmation & Shotgun's Airport Dash 18:11 - Analyzing Missouri State's FBS Jump & Top Players 28:24 - USC vs Missouri State: Key Storylines, Matchups, Players 36:05 - How USC Wins... How USC Loses... 39:06 - What Reporters Watch for on Game Day 47:00 - Listener Q&A: International Games, OL Depth, Score Requirements 1:00:06 - Tailgating Tips for Chris 1:09:19 - Take It or Leave It & Overtime 1:20:04 - Chris' USC Stock Tips To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt is joined by Colin Cowherd to discuss what he's most excited for this college football season. Cowherd explains why he's not worried about Arch Manning meeting the moment this season and why he thinks the Texas-Ohio State Top-3 matchup is the biggest regular season college football game in a decade. The two discuss why the Big Ten has closed the gap with the SEC before Cowherd gives his thoughts on USC and why this team is different than any Lincoln Riley team he's ever seen. The guys wrap up the show with some NFL thoughts including what he expects from Shedeur Sanders this season and Colin's never-been-told story about Baker Mayfield. 0:00-1:41 Intro1:42-3:52 Colin Cowherd joins the show!3:53-10:56 What should we expect from Arch Manning this season?10:57-14:51 Is the Big Ten or SEC the most dominant conference in CFB?14:52-16:35 The state of college football right now16:36-21:18 Most interesting storylines In CFB this season21:19-25:46 What do Lincoln Riley and USC need to do this season?25:47-30:41 Will the Bill Belichick CFB experiment work?30:42-34:41 Will Nico Iamaleava succeed at UCLA?34:42-40:50 Surprised by Baker Mayfield's success in the NFL?40:51-44:46 Will Shedeur Sanders start for the Cleveland Browns this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Training camp is winding down, and game week is almost here (with Week Zero kicking off Saturday!). That means it's time for a recap from the road.On the latest episode of Y-Option, presented by our founding partner 76 — keeping you on the GO GO GO so you never miss a beat — Jim Thornby and I sit down to unpack everything learned while traveling coast to coast.What stood out:* Penn State: The Nittany Lions have earned the right to be in the national title conversation. I'm a big believer in Drew Allar, as QBs need scars and every Penn State fan knows he has them. I think his maturity and work off the field will lead him to his most successful season in Happy Valley and I would bet in January he will say he played with the most joy in his young career. * Oregon: Despite losing a ton of production, their competitive depth is elite. Dante Moore (not yet named the starter) looked like one of the most impressive QBs I've seen in years. His ability to layer the ball, locate his wideouts and throw a catchable ball is as good as I've seen on the tour. * The Midwest stops: Illinois (my CFP sleeper), Wisconsin, and Iowa. Three places I'd never been to and each visit revealed growth and momentum. Walking away, my takeaway was simple: everybody has gotten better from a year ago. Another takeaway, Bret Bielema is one of the nation's most underrated head coaches. His experience as a head coach, an assistant with the Patriots & more has tangible depth to it and will only help this team if they can get through September undefeated. I think his team will be one of the biggest storylines of the season.* Back West: Our tour out West began in Eugene and then headed north to Seattle to see Jedd Fisch's team in his second year. Demond Williams, Jonah Coleman, Denzel Boston are all stars. With an improved OL this group is going to give teams fits. Add in two 6'4'' corners and UW will be a must see team this fall. We concluded in LA for some Big Ten Network crew fellowship and after watching DeShaun Foster's Bruins and Lincoln Riley's Trojans one thing is certain–the West Coast schools all look like B1G programs on the offensive and defensive lines. * Overall: the best part of the tour was time with my colleagues. Gerry DiNardo, Kyle Coughlin, Ashley Adamson and all of our Big Ten Network colleagues - it was an absolute blast and we made sure to make the most of it. And our Coach found himself with more slips than he knows what to do with!In addition, we dive into Cal naming a starting QB, Utah's opinions on public injury reports, Stanford in Week Zero and the Cougs and Beavs. Overall, this episode is a full rundown of training camp takeaways, the storylines that matter most, and what's ahead as the season kicks off.So with that, let's get after it!! We appreciate you riding along and as always, much love and stay steady,YogiY-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.y-option.com/subscribe

Bill opened the show by explaining why this is a massive season for Lincoln Riley and why the USC coach should be fired if they don't make the College Football Playoff this season. Bill then takes a call on college football programs that have fallen off before telling a story about him accidentally FaceTiming a celebrity in his phone early this morning. Would You Rather was next as Bill decides between Riley and Kirk Ferentz, hitting a homer or robbing one and listening to a jazz concert on a plane or sitting next to someone with their shoes off. Hour two kicked off with Bill chatting with Super Bowl champion Bryant McFadden about college football programs trying to reclaim relevancy and his expectations for the Steelers this season. Buy or Sell was next as Bill answered if he likes an interesting style of coaching, if Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos needs to stop talking and if the Dodgers should think twice about pitching Shohei Ohtani in the postseason. Bill ended the show by discussing the latest example as to why Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is washed.

Mark Schlereth, Former NFL Offensive Lineman I Ryan "Hot Take" Hickey I Is Lincoln Riley on the hot seat?

USC starts their second season in the Big Ten in a fascinating place. There is always the sense that the Trojans could/should be in the picture for the top of the conference, but for the past several years, the reality of the situation is not what the USC faithful expect. How hot is Lincoln Riley's seat? Will a rough schedule keep them from achieving where they believe they should be?

We welcome back a fan favorite guest, Scott Wolf of Inside USC. He clarifies the expectations for the Trojans, the mood on Lincoln Riley, recruiting for USC, Jayden Maiava's growth at QB, and the future of the Notre Dame game.

Fast Track! Mason and Ireland look at Stephen A Smith comments about LeBron going back east. The guys find a funny story about Matthew Berry working for George Carlin. Take a listen to Lincoln Riley talking about the Notre Dame and USC matchup! Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back discussing the second week of fall camp including the first major injury, defensive back Prophet Brown. Head coach Lincoln Riley disclosed that Brown went down with a non-contact injury and will be out for at least the first part of the season. On Friday Brown was seen rolling into practice on a scooter with crutches under his arm. Before the injury Brown was working with the first team defense at the nickel spot, opening up an opportunity for some younger guys to get in the mix. Two weeks in, Connor revealed his stock risers of camp and the crew discuss his picks and why he thinks they have improved their position on the Trojan depth chart. The guys also share their thoughts on the newly released preseason AP Poll that, like the Coaches Poll, left the Trojan football team out of the top-25. The Trojans have an opportunity to start the year under the radar and build a strong resume as the season rolls on. ⁠⁠CLICK HERE for 50% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!⁠⁠⁠  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.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 645 features Josh Pate looking at the biggest unknowns in College Football as fall camps have opened. Can Ohio State, Penn State, and Oregon separate in the Big Ten? Are there tier-2 teams like South Carolina, Florida, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, and Auburn that could content for the conference title? What will Carson Beck be at Miami? Can they challenge Clemson? Could we see Jon Gruden landing a College Football head coaching job? Camp intel has returned with the latest whispers from across the country. What are we hearing about DJ Lagway? When will Ohio State name a starter? Can Texas avoid more OL injuries? What sort of changes are happening around the show? Why the extended absence? Did we take an xffseason? We also get team previews for Shane Beamer and South Carolina as well as Lincoln Riley and USC. All that plus bold prediction season continues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together talking about what went down through the first couple of weeks of USC fall camp, as the Trojans are preparing for the 2025 college football season. Following back-to-back disappointing campaigns, head coach Lincoln Riley needs to get back on the winning track this year and fall camp is the time that his players and coaches have to prepare for the season. 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. ⁠⁠CLICK HERE for 50% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!⁠⁠  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.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the storylines for the college football season, plus updates on the Pac-12, Lincoln Riley's job security, Utah, ASU, the Top 25 and more. • Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com • Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group Follow on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT www.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline

Mason is joined by Andy Kamenetzky today live from USC! The guys are joined first by Head Coach of the Trojans, Lincoln Riley! How excited is Riley for this upcoming season and what does he expect from QB Jayden Maiava? Defensive coordinator for the Trojans, D'Anton Lynn joins the show next! Lynn breaks down the Trojans defense!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about Lincoln Riley at USC, the Trojans program, another WNBA incident, and Huskies football, then Hugh Millen rejoins, discussing the NFL reportedly banning smelling salts, ammonia packets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Lincoln Riley’s job security at USC, the Trojans’ program overall, another WNBA incident taking place, the buzz around Dawgs football and the opening game broadcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Heath discuss practice limitations for reporters and CBS's preseason rankings. Olin Buchanan of TexAgs.com analyzes Texas A&M camp so far. Ryan Abraham of USCFootball.com looks at USC so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews joins 365 Sports to break down his expectations for the 2025 college football season. The crew dives deep into USC's high-stakes quarterback battle and Lincoln Riley's defensive rebuild, as well as Nebraska's decade-long slump and whether Matt Rhule can finally turn things around. The conversation also spotlights Texas A&M's resurgence under Mike Elko, NIL-driven roster strategy, and what makes some programs underperform year after year. Packed with insight, stats, and a few Nebraska fan confessions, this segment tackles the season's biggest “prove-it” teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stand back as Take-a-Toa, our volcano of molten college football takes, erupts for the first time in over a year! In this college football podcast episode, we're welcoming Josh Pate from Josh Pate's College Football Show for a scorching session of hot takes that will have you questioning everything you think you know about the 2025 season. Josh delivers a stunning ACC prediction that involves "hateful three-stars" and a program most people are sleeping on, while Dan forecasts a looming coaching exodus that could reshape the sport. Meanwhile, Ty makes a bold LSU comparison that will make SEC fans nervous and goes all-in on another FCS transfer quarterback. (What else is new?) We explore why one SEC powerhouse might have a "fantastic" season despite disappointing records, which Big Ten offense could see a surprise jump, and how Missouri's dream schedule could lead to CFP chaos. Plus, the Verballerhood chimes in with a Lincoln Riley take so wild it breaks our brains. This is your guide to the wildest possibilities in what could be college football's most unpredictable season yet. Timecodes:0:00 - Show Intro3:09 - Josh Pate & Take-a-Toa Intro9:24 - Georgia Tech13:53 - Coaching Chaos20:52 - LSU23:59 - Lincoln Riley30:41 - Tennessee35:06 - QB Duds38:10 - Mark Gronowski42:40 - Michigan State47:39 - Kalen DeBoer51:54 - Notre Dame, CFP & Surprise 7-5's54:48 - Arch Manning56:10 - Missouri1:00:29 - Outtro Support the show and get perks like ad-free episodes, early releases, bonus content, Discord access and much more: https://www.verballers.com _____ A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes: Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcasts Spotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotify Amazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-music Overcast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcast Pocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcasts Podcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addict CastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castbox Our college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbal Learn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/about Want to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe. College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio discussing the long awaited start of USC fall camp, the unofficial kickoff to the 2025 college football season. The Trojans held practice No. 1 on Wednesday in the shadow of the construction site of the massive new Bloom Center that is still set to open in 2026. The guys start off the show talking about all of the players and assistant coaches they heard from on Monday at USC's media day, with 12 coaches and 40 players that were made available for interviews with the press. We have posted hours and hours of video from the event and Ryan and Connor try to summarize the highlights of the event. The crew also gives their thoughts on what they saw and heard from day one of training camp, with an extended viewing period of stretching and individual drills and their first look at new strength and conditioning coach Trumain Carroll. After practice we heard from head coach Lincoln Riley, getting updates on the overall health of the team and how day one went, plus Trumain Carroll to get a feel for his approach to strength and conditioning. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE for 75% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trader Joe's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for sponsoring the Peristyle Podcast! Make sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠USCFootball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino come together for the final installment of a three-part special behind-the-scenes series of the Helium Boys Podcast. The Helium Boys work through the process of compiling and debating the top 10 spots for the initial summer ranking of USCFootball.com's Top 30 Most Important Trojans' list for the 2025 season. For the sixth year in a row, the USCFootball.com staff is counting down the Top 30 Most Important Trojans in a series of offseason articles leading up to the kickoff of fall camp. The series is based off our staff's guesses on the development of returners as well as the value of newcomers as the Trojans' roster comes together after another offseason of turnover under head coach Lincoln Riley. Each USCFootball.com staff member submits his own list of whom he believes will be the most important Trojans. Considerations for the rankings take in a wide range of factors including positional depth, 2024 stats, overall talent, departures from the previous season, projected development and expectations. The only guidance we try to follow is that the most important factor for placement is if this particular player was lost for the season, how detrimental would it be to the team and the overall success of the season. The individual lists are submitted and compiled before Shotgun and Chris come together to sift through the information, debate and assemble the official USCFootball.com rankings. In this podcast, the Helium Boys give you a peek behind the curtain, allowing you to listen in on the final third of the rankings discussion as they debate and settle on the initial summer preseason rankings for the top 10, including a spirited back and forth on the top three spots and who should be the No. 1 Most Important Trojan for 2025. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠! Make sure you check out ⁠USCFootball.com⁠ for complete coverage of this USC Trojans basketball and football teams.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino are back behind the microphones for another edition of the Helium Boys Podcast to break down and react to USC's Big Ten Media Days appearance in Las Vegas as well as the Trojans' football media day at Heritage Hall and the impending start of fall camp for the 2025 season. The duo talk about their takeaways and impressions from listening to and talking with USC head coach Lincoln Riley, offensive lineman Elijah Paige, receiver Makai Lemon and safety Kamari Ramsey in Vegas at the Big Ten Media Days as well as what they learned from news and notes to insights on some position battles during USC's football media day held on campus. The episode opens with the 'Two-Minute Drill' where Shotgun discusses the left guard elephant in the room while Chris talks about his Vegas experience for Big Ten Media Days. The Helium Boys then spend the first half of the show breaking down the news, notes and takeaways from the two media days.  After a break, the podcast duo discusses players they are excited to see at USC's fall camp, including their picks for a breakout player during camp. They also discuss some of the players that fans have clamored for to move up or down in the Top 30 Most Important Trojans countdown and answer your mailbag questions discussing DJ Wingfield, the offensive line group, Elijah Newby, Trumain Carroll and more. Shotgun Spratling is then put through a blind ranking of types of bread to close out the show.  Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠! Make sure you check out ⁠USCFootball.com⁠ for complete coverage of this USC Trojans football and basketball teams.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lincoln Riley shares his confidence in new USC quarterback Jayden Maiava, breaks down the depth at wide receiver, and opens up about how CEO responsibilities have pulled him away from hands-on coaching. He also discusses the Trojans' transition into the Big Ten and the challenges of their 2025 schedule. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast host Ryan Abraham puts together four separate interviews he and the USCFootball.com team conducted in Las Vegas during Big Ten Media Days. The team chatted with head coach Lincoln Riley, wide receiver Makai Lemon, safety Kamari Ramsey and offensive tackle Elijah Paige and you will hear all of those interviews back to back to back in this episode of the podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE for 30% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trader Joe's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for sponsoring the Peristyle Podcast! Make sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠USCFootball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT defends the SEC from Big Ten coaches who won't stop whining about scheduling while ducking real competition themselves. He breaks down why Miami football isn't doomed forever and how Carson Beck is about to expose the haters this season. JT also keeps it real on Michigan's sign-stealing scandal, calling out the double standards and exaggeration. Lincoln Riley's pressure at USC is building fast, and Demond Williams Jr. is the Big Ten's best-kept secret—until now. JT closes with a personal take on why Deion Sanders' health should have Colorado fans seriously concerned.

A loaded episode featuring conversations with some of the biggest names in college football. Deshaun Foster, Lincoln Riley, Dan Lanning, Luke Fickell, Nico Iamaleava, Sherrone Moore, and Kirk Ferentz all join the show to talk expectations, quarterback development, and the future of their programs. The crew also makes their official Big Ten title picks — with Penn State and Ohio State dominating the predictions — and drops bold takes for the 2025 season, including USC's bounce-back, playoff projections, and a potential breakout star at quarterback. 0:00 Intro 4:00 Deshaun Foster 12:00 Lincoln Riley 24:30 Luke Fickell 37:30 Dan Lanning 51:30 Nico Iamaleava 57:45 Big Ten bold predictions 1:07:00 Championship picks 1:13:15 Sherrone Moore 1:28:30 Kirk Ferentz Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit ⁠the betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college football⁠. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/cover3⁠ Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠ For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple-double") and Chris Trevino are on location in Las Vegas reporting on all the happenings from Big Ten Media Days. All of the Big Ten media have gathered at the Mandalay Bay Resort for the unofficial kickoff to the college football season, with the head coaches and three players from each of the Big Ten college football programs on hand, talking about all of the optimism heading into the new season. The guys will talk about what they have heard so far from commissioner Tony Petitti and some of the other programs on USC's schedule and what they expect to hear from head coach Lincoln Riley and the three Trojan player representatives, left tackle Elijah Paige, wide receiver Makai Lemon and safety Kamari Ramsey. ⁠CLICK HERE for 30% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!⁠⁠⁠  Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠! Thanks to ⁠⁠⁠Trader Joe's⁠⁠⁠ for sponsoring the Peristyle Podcast! Make sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠USCFootball.com⁠⁠⁠ for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sports Graffiti time! Bergman joins for some Dodger talk. Mason thinks this Dodger player is a better fit at this position. MT finally makes Mason laugh with this corny joke. The Coldplay concert cheating scandal is CRAZY. Lincoln Riley is getting COOKED because of this. Is USC football in shambles? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino are back together for a special behind-the-scenes edition of the Helium Boys Podcast. The Helium Boys work through the process of compiling and debating spots No. 11 through 20 for the initial summer ranking of USCFootball.com's Top 30 Most Important Trojans' list for the 2025 season. For the sixth year in a row, the USCFootball.com staff is counting down the Top 30 Most Important Trojans in a series of offseason articles leading up to the kickoff of fall camp. The series is based off our staff's guesses on the development of returners as well as the value of newcomers as the Trojans' roster comes together after another offseason of turnover under head coach Lincoln Riley. Each USCFootball.com staff member submits his own list of whom he believes will be the most important Trojans. Considerations for the rankings take in a wide range of factors including positional depth, 2024 stats, overall talent, departures from the previous season, projected development and expectations. The only guidance we try to follow is that the most important factor for placement is if this particular player was lost for the season, how detrimental would it be to the team and the overall success of the season. The individual lists are submitted and compiled before Shotgun and Chris come together to sift through the information, debate and assemble the official USCFootball.com rankings. In this podcast, the Helium Boys give you a peek behind the curtain, allowing you to listen in on the second third of the rankings discussion as they debate and settle on the initial summer preseason rankings for No. 11 through No. 20, which may be the most difficult in determining because these are often players we think have a lot of potential, but haven't always reached the top end of that potential. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠! Make sure you check out ⁠USCFootball.com⁠ for complete coverage of this USC Trojans basketball and football teams.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt dives into the mailbag to answer your questions! Klatt reminisces on some of the favorite performances he's ever called from the booth including fan favorites like Aidan Hutchinson, Travis Hunter, Baker Mayfield and more. Klatt also answers why playing at home is such an advantage and explains the purpose of college GMs in the athletic department. Lastly, Klatt addresses a fan's disappointment in Lincoln Riley's last few seasons at USC and shares why he's optimistic in Riley's ability to turn things around. 0:00-1:46 Intro1:47-15:30 Best performances in a game Klatt has called15:31-24:21 Why is homefield advantage so important?24:22-30:06 Where do GM's fit in college athletic departments?30:07-33:47 Could Lincoln Riley find himself on the hot seat if this season doesn't go well?33:48-38:00 What have you learned about yourself since becoming a father? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino are back together for a special behind-the-scenes edition of the Helium Boys Podcast. The Helium Boys work through the process of compiling and debating spots No. 21 through 30 as well as the First Five Out for the initial summer ranking of USCFootball.com's Top 30 Most Important Trojans' list for the 2025 season. For the sixth year in a row, the USCFootball.com staff is counting down the Top 30 Most Important Trojans in a series of offseason articles leading up to the kickoff of fall camp. The series is based off our staff's guesses on the development of returners as well as the value of newcomers as the Trojans' roster comes together after another offseason of turnover under head coach Lincoln Riley. Each USCFootball.com staff member submits his own list of whom he believes will be the most important Trojans. Considerations for the rankings take in a wide range of factors including positional depth, 2024 stats, overall talent, departures from the previous season, projected development and expectations. The only guidance we try to follow is that the most important factor for placement is if this particular player was lost for the season, how detrimental would it be to the team and the overall success of the season. The individual lists are submitted and compiled before Shotgun and Chris come together to sift through the information, debate and assemble the official USCFootball.com rankings. In this podcast, the Helium Boys give you a peek behind the curtain, allowing you to listen in on the first third of the rankings discussion as they debate and settle on the initial summer preseason rankings for No. 21 through No. 30 and the First Five Out (31-35). Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠! Make sure you check out ⁠USCFootball.com⁠ for complete coverage of this USC Trojans basketball and football teams.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices