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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.
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
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 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
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino deliver the can't-miss headlines shaking up college football: Lincoln Riley sounds off on the possible end of the iconic USC vs. Notre Dame rivalry Michigan HC Sherrone Moore keeps it real — Bryce Underwood hasn't secured QB1 yet Mizzou doubles down with a contract extension for HC Eli Drinkwitz UNC's bold push to leave the ACC for the SEC is gaining momentum
Parker and Grayson talk Jim Nagy, Lincoln Riley's recruiting class, and the importance of the Michigan game.
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
LAFB was live and in person at Big Ten Media Days, where there was plenty happening with the USC Trojans.Lincoln Riley did the media gammet and answered plenty of questions about the upcoming season, recruiting, the state of college football, and the future of the USC-Notre Dame rivalry.Tim, Madman, and Ryan recap all of the sights and sounds from a busy week in Las Vegas.Tune in and make sure to subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel!Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team while also supporting Youth Sports Initiatives in the Los Angeles area! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/membershipJoin our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/lafb-message-boardCheck out our USC Trojans LAFB Merch: https://lafbnetwork.myshopify.com/Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/ncaaf/usc-trojans/usc-trojans-podcast/Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community!Twitter: @LAFBNetwork | @RyanDyrudLAFB | @LAFBJamz | @Coach_Rowe2 | @Tim_PrangleyLincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2025 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2025.Tune in for up-to-date USC Trojans news, opinion, and recruiting intel. Plus, film review, game previews and breakdowns, and our weekly LIVE LAFB Conquest Call-In Show every Wednesday evening!
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
Ryan Day took the top honor for best coach, followed by this in order: Dan Lanning, James Franklin, Lincoln Riley, Kirk Ferentz, Curt Cignetti, Bret Bielema, PJ Fleck, Matt Rhule, and Jedd Fisch If Rhule and Nebraska elevate to a 9 or 10 win program this year, how much can he climb? Lots of good coaches in the way so it might take several good years to get higher on the list…or maybe a playoff appearance and a win in the playoffs… Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
It is our Reel Fathers Rights 5pm hour, enjoy 30 min commercial. Paul Finebaum has some more recent comments on USC Football head coach Lincoln Riley. What did he have to say? Kap has another bone to pick the LA Chargers. GUEST Mario Ruiz joins the show. DEALERS CHOICE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Do the Rams want to get into the Arch Manning business? There are reports that they are looking at Arch Manning to be the successor to Matthew Stafford. Also, Travis can't stand the umpires. Something happened yesterday in the Cubs game and the umpires handled it poorly. Producer Emily has her topics ready for another edition of FACT or CAP! and Lincoln Riley is coming into his 4th year at USC. How high are his expectations this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sprague shares his Mac & Cheese meter of poverty, some overreaction from NFL Training Camps...Ryan Abraham of Inside Troy joins the guys from Vegas to preview the USC Trojans season...can Lincoln Riley have a season...and news that Hulk Hogan has passed away confounds the guys.
Longtime USC Football reporter, Ryan Abraham returns to the Ticker from Vegas to preview the Trojans in 2025 and just how much is on the line for Lincoln Riley in his 4th season.
Swag has to adjust the guys widgets to start the show...they recap Big Ten Media Day 2 focusing on Dan Lanning and the quest to repeat as conference champions. Ryan Abraham joins the show from Vegas to preview the USC Trojans and how hot Lincoln Riley's seat is this season....Hulk Hogan passes away, how will he be rembered and is the Blazers rebuilding plan being received well across the NBA.
RIP Hulk Hogan. Plus, other problematic figures from our youth. Will USC be improved this year? Danny trolling Duck fans. Patrick & Danny make their Big Ten over/under picks. Tiersday: we rate breakfast foods! Web Gems: fake luxury water taste test. Lincoln Riley needs to get the in-state kids. ESPN buying NFL Red Zone? How the news of Justin Fields' dislocated toe blew up.
How good will USC be this year? Lincoln Riley needs to get the in-state kids. ESPN buying NFL Red Zone? Closing arguments: how the story of Justin Fields' dislocated toe blew up.
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
Paul Finebaum thinks Lincoln Riley is a fraudster coach. Do you think Paul is a certified hater? Emily has a LAST MAN STANDING on College Football Programs that would be the most valuable if they were a Pro Sports team. Does USC have an excuse to why they are not successful? Producer Emily has her topics ready for another edition of FACT or CAP. And we talk about the Biggest NFL Off season acquisitions according to ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What are the Colts doing with Anthony Richardson, is this the last year for Lincoln Riley to get the benefit of the doubt at USC? Ian Furness joins the ticker with insight on NBA Expansion and how it may affect the Blazers desire for a new arena.
Paul Finebaum is talking about USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley yet again, and this time under his own volition, without pre-emptive reasoning.We are beyond weird. We are beyond sad. It is either a personal vendetta or something in his contract that states he must bring up Lincoln Riley in a negative way at least once a month during the offseason.This latest tirade was not only in poor taste, but it brought about many claims that are just factually untrue.I discuss why these claims are false and why Finebaum is digging himself into a bigger and bigger hole.Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel!Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team while also supporting Youth Sports Initiatives in the Los Angeles area! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/membershipJoin our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/lafb-message-boardCheck out our USC Trojans LAFB Merch: https://lafbnetwork.myshopify.com/Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/ncaaf/usc-trojans/usc-trojans-podcast/Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community!Twitter: @LAFBNetwork | @RyanDyrudLAFB | @LAFBJamz | @Coach_Rowe2 | @Tim_PrangleyLincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2025 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2025.Tune in for up-to-date USC Trojans news, opinion, and recruiting intel. Plus, film review, game previews and breakdowns, and our weekly LIVE LAFB Conquest Call-In Show every Wednesday evening!
It is our Reel Fathers Rights 5pm hour enjoy 30 min commercial. Lincoln Riley & the USC football program is ready to go. Where will they end up in the Big 10? We are locked in with football talk. We play audio from Former QB Cam Newton who had words for Eagles QB Jalen Hurts. BIG DEAL OR NO DEAL. DEALERS CHOICE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to the third State of the Sport, where we will be taking a hard look at what is REALLY going on in various sports over the summer with a subject matter expert.Today, Friend of the Show David Profusek will be dissecting the current State of College Football.During the course of the last few seasons, College Football has undergone a dramatic change. Name, Image, Likeness, or NIL for short, has completely changed the game in college sports, but especially football. Now, players who would be sitting on the bench at a big name school have gone to smaller schools to play right away due to money. It has created a free-for-all in the college sports recruiting landscape that has caused head coaches like Lincoln Riley, Mario Cristobal and Brian Kelly to leave their roles at Oklahoma, Oregon and Notre Dame for USC, Miami FL and LSU, respectively. Starting last season, the Big 10 expanded to include USC, UCLA, Washington and Oregon while the SEC snatched Texas and Oklahoma from the Big 12, essentially eliminating the Pac-12 and creating two super conferences. Both conferences received new media deals, with the Big 10 securing contracts with FOX, CBS and NBC while the SEC went to ESPN/ABC. The super conferences also forced the expansion of the four-team College Football Playoff to 12 teams, which featured four first-round byes and first-round matchups at the higher seed's building.Changes in College Football continued to happen this offseason, as Bill Belichick joined the college ranks, along with former NFL General Manager Michael Lombardi, as they headed to Chapel Hill at North Carolina. The Belichick-Lombardi pairing sparked the beginning of the general manager-era in college football to help deal with NIL in this wild era of recruiting. Next to Deion Sanders at Colorado, there may not be a more anticipatory debut in the sport than Belichick at UNC. College Football is expected to implement more changes in the next few seasons. More playoff teams, a salary cap for NIL and more conference realignment are all on the table.And now ladies and gentleman, let me introduce to you, the man who is going to help the audience of Brandon's World understand the State of College Football. He is a College Football expert. He is David Profesuk.Brandon's World is in collaboration with Voltage Live, Founded in 2021, Voltage Live aims to bring a diverse set of content to people around the world.Check out Voltage Live: https://voltagelive.com/Check out Brandon on Championship Rings, a debate show on YouTube where Brandon and Josh Ungar debate the latest happenings in sports and professional wrestling, every Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET: https://www.youtube.com/@ChampionshipRings216Brandon's World Links:Follow the show on X: https://twitter.com/real_bworldFollow Brandon on X: https://twitter.com/brandonlewis_7Follow Brandon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewisbrandon25/Follow Brandon on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@real_bworldFollow Brandon on Substack: https://substack.com/profile/85177727-brandon-lewisSubscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOAJ-oar5uDLFKlL1rs6CwQ
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
Thursday, July 10, 2025 The Dominant Duo – Total Dominance Hour -Lake Tahoe plans, Big Daddy life, practice viewing - Lincoln Riley, Dean is back and more. Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS Jim Traber on Instagram, Berry Tramel on X and Dean Blevins on X Follow Tony Z on Instagram and Facebook Listen to past episodes HERE! Follow Total Dominance Podcasts on Apple, Google and SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Talk that Talk Tuesday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Coach JB has something to say about Lincoln Riley & USC's #1 Ranked 2026 Recruiting Class... Steve Kim joins the show to discuss Miami Hurricanes Football & Boxing! National Radio Host with Fox Sports Eytan Shander joins the show to talk Betting, Philadelphia Eagles, and much more! Join us for this one on The 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's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Wed/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/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!!
Today on "Don't@ME", WNBA vs Trump Admin, UPenn swimmer speaks out, Naomi Osaka plays victim and Trump blamed for floods. Plus, NCAA Former Swimmer, Paula Scanlan reacts to California REJECTING the Trump Dept of Education's resolution agreement to follow federal law and keep men out of women's sports. And CBS Sports College Football Analyst and host “Josh Pate's College Football Show”, Josh Pate joins Dan to discuss ANY chance Thomas Castellanos leads FSU to victory over Alabama in week 1, is the SEC in for a down year and the Power 4 coach on the hottest seat this season… James Franklin, Mario Cristobal, Lincoln Riley?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After last season's expanded Playoff saw 6 teams make their first College Football Playoff appearance, FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks the 10 teams most likely to make their first CFP appearance in this upcoming season – including a surprise team at #1. He evaluates which teams have the pieces to get through difficult schedules in the SEC like Florida and South Carolina. He also makes the case why this could be the year for Lincoln Riley and USC to make a breakthrough after a couple up-and-down seasons. Klatt also includes a Nebraska team returning their QB and looking to make a jump in Year 3 under Matt Rhule. 0:00-1:40 Intro1:41-2:52 Which teams are most likely to make their first CFP appearance in 2025?2:53-6:33 Nebraska Cornhuskers6:34-9:16 Florida Gators9:17-11:49 Kansas State Wildcats11:50-15:20 USC Trojans15:21-18:27 Missouri Tigers18:28-21:26 Iowa Hawkeyes21:27-23:55 Miami Hurricanes23:56-26:39 South Carolina Gamecocks26:40-29:59 Ole Miss Rebels30:00-34:11 Illinois Fighting Ilini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Excited to be joined by JP Acosta, staff writer at SB Nation covering both the NFL and college football. We kick things off with the NFL—J.P. breaks down how Jacksonville's new-look staff could reshape the franchise. We also dig into Michael Penix Jr.'s rookie tape, the impact of Frank Ragnow's surprise retirement in Detroit, and which NFL minicamp holdouts could shake up the NFL landscape.Then we shift to college football and J.P.'s preseason Big Ten power rankings. Why he put Oregon at No. 1, what gives Penn State the edge in 2025, and how big the red flags are at Ohio State and USC. We dive into breakout candidates like QB Aidan Chiles at Michigan State, the potential of QB Demond Williams at Washington, and the pressure on Lincoln Riley at USC.Plus, which team is most likely to outperform expectations, why Illinois at No. 4 raised some eyebrows—and what J.P. sees that others might miss. We also highlight 5 CFB transfers who could dramatically boost their 2026 NFL Draft stock.Don't miss this wide-ranging conversation with one of football media's sharpest voices.
FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt looks at 10 Head Coaches and breaks down how much pressure each is under heading into the upcoming season. He also points out which games in the schedule the temperature could really ratchet up on them. He discusses coaches with big expectations like Penn State's James Franklin and LSU's Brian Kelly as well as HC's like USC's Lincoln Riley and Oklahoma's Brent Venables who are trying to convince their fanbases that they are the right coaches for the jobs. What level of pressure is Kalen DeBoer under to perform in Year 2 at Alabama? How has Nico Iamaleava's departure affected the need for a big season for Josh Heupel at Tennessee? How comfortable are Billy Napier and Mike Norvell in the battle with Miami for supremacy in the state of Florida? It's been an eventful start at North Carolina for Bill Belichick – has he brought pressure on himself to perform in Year 1? Klatt also discusses the situation Luke Fickell finds himself in at Wisconsin as he tries to bring the Badgers back to the top half of the Big Ten while staring at one of the toughest schedules in the country. 0:00-1:45 Intro1:46-3:04 Klatt's coaching pressure index3:05-6:52 Kalen DeBoer6:53-10:16 James Franklin10:17-13:49 Lincoln Riley13:50-17:35 Brent Venables17:36-21:04 Brian Kelly21:05-25:07 Josh Heupel25:08-27:43 Bill Belichick27:44-30:06 Mike Norvell30:07-31:56 Billy Napier31:57-37:17 Luke Fickell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices