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On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and intern India Otto are back in studio talking about what USC is hoping to be a bounce-back victory over another former Pac-12 foe, with the Washington Huskies coming to the Coliseum. Both programs are coming off disappointing home conference losses after both had winning but underperforming efforts in their out of conference slates. Lincoln Riley has come under fire for his squad's performance against the Ducks and he needs a win badly to try and get the Trojans ready for a couple of challenging road trips.The crew takes a look at this intriguing matchup, with a surging USC offense facing a stingy Washington defense and a struggling Trojan defense against a middling Huskies offense. UW quarterback Demond Williams could be the X-factor in this one, with his ability to scramble and pick up yardage with his legs. SC's defensive front has been good at generating pressure but bad at turning that pressure into sacks, tackles for loss or turnovers, so containing Williams will be an important aspect of this game.At the end of the show Ryan, RJ and India will answer questions from the chat and make their score predictions for the game.This is the podcast version (audio only) of our Tunnel Vision episode.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are back in studio to recap a packed week four slate and recap a big week five slate in the Big Ten. We recap every Big Ten game from week 4, including USC's hilarious home loss to Oregon, in which the Trojans lost by two touchdowns at home to a team playing its backup quarterback for the vast majority of the game, and then preview week 5, including No. 5 Ohio State traveling to No. 14 Iowa. As always, they wrap up the podcast by answering listener email and live chat questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and Makena Arteaga are back in studio talking about why the Trojans failure against the Ducks has now put this program in dire straights. We said the Oregon game was a must-win with serious consequences, and now it is up to Lincoln Riley to somehow try and bounce back, make a run against an extremely difficult schedule and make the College Football Playoffs. Saturday's contest wasn't just important because of the opponent, a former Pac-12 rival that USC recruits against often, it was also the first program with a pulse the Trojans faced, putting into question how good this team actually is.The crew also dives into the Desman Stephens suspension that head coach Lincoln Riley discussed on Tuesday. Riley said he met with athletic director Jen Cohen and decided that Stephens would be suspended for USC's game against Washington. They also talk about how the fanbase has responded to the disappointing effort against the Ducks. Supporters came out with tremendous energy Saturday in the Coliseum, but many have renewed doubts about the program and are back in "wait and see" mode as the season rolls on. What will the crowd look like against a struggling Washington team and what happens if SC doesn't sweep the road trip against Penn State and Wisconsin?Losing to Oregon takes a mulligan off the table for Lincoln Riley. That means each and every game will require the Trojans bringing something close to their 'A' game to even have a chance of finishing 10-2 and earning a spot in the CFP.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together discussing USC's poor showing against Oregon, falling 41-27 in predictable fashion. The overall state of the Trojan football program is not in a great place and Coach Hyde goes into detail on where he feels the team is and why it is there. SC put a lot on the line for this game, bringing out legends to run out of the tunnel to try and connect this team to its glorious past. But the product on the field was nothing like the glory days of USC football and Lincoln Riley and company simply laid an egg in the biggest and most important game of the season.Coach Hyde sets the scene to back when Riley was hired and all of the concessions that were made, from building a new facility to softening the schedule, and talks about why that has allowed the SC football program to drift away from its true identity. Five years in, Coach Hyde talks about why he feels Riley simply wasn't the right hire for the program, starting with the poor state of the defense despite three separate defensive coordinators hired in a five-year span.From the game, Coach Hyde gives his thoughts on the Desman Stephens hit on Dante Moore and how the undisciplined sidelines after the play were a horrible look for the program. He also talks about the turning point in the game that essentially sealed the Trojans fate against the Ducks.Coach Harvey Hyde has been part of the Peristyle Podcast since 2008 and in the USC football world he is an expert on X's and O's, personnel, coaching philosophies and recruiting.Please follow Coach Hyde on X, Facebook and Instagram at @CoachHarveyHyde or go to his website HarveyHyde.com for all his his content, including Vegas & Southern California radio shows.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's, Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and Shotgun Spratling are back in studio breaking down USC's 41-27 loss to Oregon in the Coliseum. Coming into the game we felt this was a must-win for head coach Lincoln Riley, a pass/fail test that would show if the Trojans championship window was actually open. By the time the final whistle blew, it was extremely clear that the Men of Troy were not a championship caliber team and for that you can lay the blame squarely at Riley's door.This was a very winnable game for the Trojans, especially after quarterback Dante Moore was knocked out of the game. With a great home crowd, a 7-3 lead and Oregon's backup quarterback in the game there is no reason for USC to lose the game. Shortcomings like ill-timed penalties, third down defense and special teams mistakes were supposed to be addressed by Riley but they were clearly still a problem on Saturday.At the end of the day, Lincoln Riley is the head coach, not just the offensive coordinator. He is responsible for all aspects of the team, from roster building to discipline, offensive design to defensive drills run in practice. It is his job to make sure that everyone is ready for the big games and they don't come any bigger than Oregon in the Coliseum. Saturday was a failure on Riley's part and there are simply no excuses for the loss.This is the podcast version (audio only) of our Tunnel Vision episode.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
In this hour of Live Bet Saturday Host Dustin Swedelson talks about College Football and what games are just starting up, while giving some of the best bets of the day. Frank Bodani joins the show and helps talk about the games that are going on and what he likes coming up. Ryan Abraham also joins the show and helps talk about the morning slate of games and what the games in the later slates look like to him.New users, sign up with promo code VSiN, make a minimum $100 deposit into your EDGE Boost account, and EDGE Boost will match your deposit up to $100 https://www.edgeboost.bet/guide/?oid=198&affid=86 Earn up to 10% FanCash back on your bets, win or lose. Then turn that FanCash into more bets, Profit Boosts, official team merch, tickets, trading cards, collectibles, and more. Head to Fanatics.com to get started. https://track.fanaticsbettingpartners.com/track/00ab92e6-63a4-467b-bfac-c5d9cb72af5a?type=display&s1=VSiN Everyone starts with 10,000 chips. Build your stack, climb the leaderboard! Enter at JoinTheSharps.com and use code VSIN50 for a 50% deposit bonus up to $100. https://jointhesharps.com/register?ref=VSIN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are back in studio to recap a packed week three slate and recap an equally heavy week four slate in the Big Ten. We recap every Big Ten game from week 3, including USC's escape at Rutgers and Virginia Tech's win over Maryland in College Park, and then preview the first week of major Big Ten play, with eight games between conference opponents. As always, they wrap up the podcast by answering listener email and live chat questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Time for Sports Graffiti! Mason and Ramona Shelburne are joined by Ryan Abraham from USCFootball.com to preview the Trojans hosting the Ducks tomorrow. Another addition of ‘Fantasy This or That' with Matthew Berry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and Makena Arteaga are back in studio talking about the most important game on the Trojans' schedule and potentially the most important game of Lincoln Riley's tenure at USC, a Saturday showdown with Oregon. The Ducks had that inexplicable loss two weeks ago on the road at Oklahoma State and SC is coming off a poor road performance and narrow win against Big Ten bottom dweller Rutgers.All of the off-season talk, all of the resources poured into the program, all of the optimism about the defense with Gary Patterson taking over or special teams with Mike Ekeler in charge all of that means nothing if the Trojans can't secure a victory on Saturday. This is a must win game for the Men of Troy, a pass/fail test that could determine the level of success for USC this season and potentially Riley's future as head coach.The crew gives their thoughts on what went wrong on offense, defense and special teams against the Scarlet Knights, take a look at the challenges this Oregon program brings to the table and why they feel this Saturday will be the defining moment of the entire season.We have a late special guest that will be joining the show, NFL Hall of Famer and USC Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Allen!Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
The Oregon Ducks are headed to Los Angeles for one of their biggest games of the young season, and on this edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast, Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil are joined by USCFootball.com publisher Ryan Abraham to get an inside look at the USC Trojans.Abraham breaks down where things stand for Lincoln Riley and the USC program entering this weekend's matchup, including just how important this game could be for the Trojans and the pressure surrounding Riley to deliver a significant win.The conversation also dives into USC quarterback Jayden Maiava and his continued development and comfort within Riley's offense. Abraham provides an update on the Trojans' wide receiver room, its overall health and how USC has managed some struggles finishing drives in the red zone.On the defensive side of the football, the group discusses the addition of Gary Patterson as USC's defensive coordinator and why the veteran coach's approach has made sense for the Trojans. Abraham also identifies some areas where USC's defense could be vulnerable against Oregon and provides the latest on the health of that side of the roster.The podcast wraps up with a look at the biggest offensive and defensive keys that could ultimately decide Saturday's matchup between the Ducks and Trojans.(0:00) - Welcome into the show(1:25) - What this game means for USC(4:10) - How much pressure is on Lincoln Riley to win(7:01) - Jayden Maiava and his comfort in this offense(10:27) - The health and over status of the USC WR room(13:16) - USC's red zone offense struggles(14:34) - Why Gary Patterson's hiring as DC makes sense(17:22) - Where does USC feel susceptible on defense?(19:45) - The health of USC's defense(23:47) - Offensive and defensive keys
Ryan Abraham of uscfootball.com joins us to preview the Ducks-Trojans showdown this Saturday...which team has more on the line? And Steven Adams tells us why NBA play might look a little sloppy to start the season.
On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together discussing USC's clunker of a win over Rutgers. The Trojans held on for their first road win and conference win of the season against what was likely the worst team in the Power Four conferences, needing a 99-yard pick six to seal the deal.Coach Hyde opens the show with a long rant, talking about how this Trojan football team has lost its identity. He wants to see head coach Lincoln Riley be a true head coach and not just an offensive coordinator and he wants to see the physical toughness that was always associated with USC football back for this program. The support is there, Riley has been given everything he could possibly want or need to build a winning football program and through four games this Trojan squad doesn't look like it is a championship caliber team. Defensively, Coach Hyde isn't happy with the pressure the front seven of this USC defense is generating. At times things are getting too fancy with defensive ends and nose tackles dropping back in coverage. Coach Hyde feels that this side of the ball isn't good at anything because it is trying to be good at everything. They need to be good at what they do and not try and do too much, because you end up not being good at any of it.Coach Harvey Hyde has been part of the Peristyle Podcast since 2008 and in the USC football world he is an expert on X's and O's, personnel, coaching philosophies and recruiting.Please follow Coach Hyde on X, Facebook and Instagram at @CoachHarveyHyde or go to his website HarveyHyde.com for all his his content, including Vegas & Southern California radio shows.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and intern Riley Sager are back in studio breaking down USC's first road and first conference victory of the season, a 42-35 clunker over Rutgers. The Trojans were not able to play a clean game on Saturday, but took advantage of some major Scarlet Knights mistakes to turn what could have been an inexplicable upset into a rather unsatisfying victory.Quarterback Jayden Maiava missed on some easy throws but he did have a pair of touchdowns with no interceptions and the USC run game was effective most of the game. The real issue was on defense and special teams where miscues stacked on miscues, allowing Rutgers to move the ball up and down the field and even convert a long 4th and 21 with a 40-yard fake punt conversion. Penalties were also a major issue, with USC picking up 8 flags for 76 yards.The crew discusses everything that happened in the game and what this rather poor effort means for the rest of the season, including next weekend's all-important matchup with the Oregon Ducks.This is the podcast version (audio only) of our Tunnel Vision episode.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's, Ryan Abraham and intern India Otto are back in studio talking about USC's matchup with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. This will be the first game away from the friendly confines of the Coliseum as well as the first conference game for the Trojans. It is another huge point spread, with USC favored by 23.5 points against a struggling RU squad that already lost to UMass at home and Boston College on the road.Ryan and India breakdown what they know about Rutgers and what sort of threat this Scarlet Knights program could pose on the Trojans. Lincoln Riley is looking to make a run to the College Football Playoffs and that starts with win No. 1 in Big Ten conference play. This game is a real opportunity for the Trojans, not only to get that first conference win but also showing that this team is capable of playing well on the road, even against an undermanned foe.USC will be without one of its most promising playmakers, with freshmen wide receiver and punt returner Trent Mosley out with a knee injury, opening up an opportunity for Tanook Hines, Terrell Anderson or one of other freshmen wide receivers to step up and shine.This is the podcast version (audio only) of our Tunnel Vision episode.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
Time for Sports Graffiti! Mason and Ireland discuss a news story about singles in the US. The crew is joined by Ryan Abraham from USCFootball.com! The Trojans are on the road to take on Rutgers! What did Lane Kiffin do in his return to Ole Miss? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are back in studio to recap a packed week two slate and recap an equally heavy week three slate in the Big Ten. We recap every Texas/Ohio State and every other week two game, and then preview a week three slate that will include two actual Big Ten conference matchups between UCLA and Purdue and USC and Rutgers. As always, they wrap up the podcast by answering listener email and live chat questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this special edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com publisher Ryan Abraham welcomes in a pair of guests to talk about different aspects of USC football. First up is CBS college football color commentator Charles Davis, who will be on the broadcast for USC at Rutgers this weekend along with legendary play-by-play man Brad Nessler. Davis is a former Tennessee defensive back that has worked in television covering college football and the NFL for the past 30 years. He talks about what he has seen from the Trojans so far this season and also gives a glimpse into what has stood out from his film study on the Scarlet Knights. Next we have a fun conversation with Fred Segal, author of the newly released book Freezing Cold Takes College Football. Fred has been active on social media the past decade or so, pointing out hot takes that turned cold after being proved categorically wrong. He shares some of his favorite cold takes from over the years, including what many members of the media were saying after USC hired Pete Carroll back in 2001.This is the podcast version (audio only) of our Tunnel Vision episode.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and Makena Arteaga are back in studio talking about USC finishing up the "preseason" with a 49-30 victory over Louisiana and now getting ready for the first long road trip of the season, facing a struggling Rutgers squad to kick off the conference schedule.The Trojans win over the Ragin' Cajun wasn't as clean as the Fresno State shutout, giving head coach Lincoln Riley valuable tape he can teach to. There were several bright spots, including some of the star freshmen like Mark Bowman, Trent Mosley and Luke Wafle shining, the run game getting back on track and quarterback Jayden Maiava tossing five touchdown passes in the victory.The crew gives updates on USC's injury situation and what they expect from the Big Ten mandated injury reports and they share their thoughts on what sort of adversity the Trojans could face in New Jersey this weekend, taking on a Scarlet Knights program that is desperate for a win.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's, Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and Ahmad Akkaoui are back in studio breaking down what they saw Saturday night in the Coliseum, with the Trojans taking down the Ragin' Cajuns 49-30. Our crew went into this final out of conference contest with specific ideas of what they wanted to see, but USC apparently had other ideas. The lack of explosive runs continued, the lack of focus by the defense later in the game returned and impressive plays on special teams were offset by major mistakes in the kicking game.After the game head coach Lincoln Riley made it clear that there were many aspects of their play that needed to be cleaned up, especially the 8 penalties for 78 yards, many of which came at inopportune times. Quarterback Jayden Maiava did throw for five touchdowns, but also threw his first interception and he could have thrown more. The starting defenders looked solid but the depth on that side of the ball is a major concern after allowing Lunch Winfield to rush for nearly 100 yards and have a rare efficient night passing the ball as well.USC is now 3-0 with three blowout victories while some of its upcoming opponents have already suffered significant setbacks. The guys talk about what they think it all means for the Men of Troy as they now head into conference play.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together discussing the Trojans Saturday night victory over the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. After securing the shutout last week against Fresno State, USC's defense got leaky against UL, allowing 30 points including 10 in the first half. It was the first time this season that Lincoln Riley's squad faced a deficit (3-0 in the first quarter) and the first time Gary Patterson's side of the ball gave up any points in the first half.The guys breakdown what they saw from this Trojan football team, including some spectacular play from offensive freshmen like Trent Mosley and Mark Bowman, and how the defensive front seven guys need to cause more havoc to disrupt opposing quarterbacks. They also talk about the wild college football weekend with Oregon and Ohio State both losing and what it means for the Trojans as they head into conference play this weekend. Coach Harvey Hyde has been part of the Peristyle Podcast since 2008 and in the USC football world he is an expert on X's and O's, personnel, coaching philosophies and recruiting.Please follow Coach Hyde on X, Facebook and Instagram at @CoachHarveyHyde or go to his website HarveyHyde.com for all his his content, including Vegas & Southern California radio shows.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's, Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and intern India Otto are back in studio talking about USC's matchup with the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. The Trojans finish off their season-opening homestand Saturday night in the Coliseum, taking on a 1-0 UL squad that beat up on Lamar in week one. Head coach Lincoln Riley had his team ready last Friday, shutting out the overmatched Fresno State Bulldogs. Now Riley and company will try and finish up the out of conference schedule on a high note before kicking off conference play next weekend.The crew takes a look at what their expectations are for this Trojan offense that has excelled in the passing game but has struggled at times in the run game. Defensively Gary Patterson pitched a shutout against Fresno State and he could get more help for the Louisiana game if Jahkeem Stewart and Braylan Shelby are able to return from injuries. USC special teams units made some mistakes in the first two games and Mike Ekeler will be looking to clean things up Saturday night in the Coliseum.This is the podcast version (audio only) of our Tunnel Vision episode.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are back in studio to recap a packed week one slate and recap an equally heavy week two slate in the Big Ten. We recap every horrible cupcake game from week one, including Rutgers somehow losing to a cupcake in UMass, and then preview the much better slate of week two games, including No. 1 Ohio State's showdown on the road at No. 4 Texas. As always, they wrap up the podcast by answering listener email and live chat questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and Makena Arteaga are back in studio talking about USC getting its first shutout of the season, blanking Matt Entz's Fresno State squad 39-0 Friday night in the Coliseum. They also discuss what has been going on within the program this week as they get ready for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, with the possibility of defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart getting on the field for the first time this season. The Trojans win over the Bulldogs was much cleaner than the opening effort against the Spartans, and the crew talks about what they liked and where they would like to see some improvement. Jayden Maiava was spectacular with only two incompletions, two freshmen wide receivers went over 100 yards receiving and of course Gary Patterson got his first shutout as USC's defensive coordinator. However, the running game was hit and miss against that Fresno State defensive front and special teams units had a couple of penalties and sent only 10 men out on a PAT attempt. This week we heard from Lincoln Riley and several freshmen that talked about getting their first action on the college stage. Trent Mosley has been an absolute star and the crew gives their thoughts on what the true freshman receiver had to say. They also look ahead to the Louisiana game and give their thoughts on what challenges the Trojans could face and what steps they can take to get everyone ready for conference play.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's, Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and Ahmad Akkaoui are back in studio breaking down what they saw Friday night in the Coliseum, with USC taking down Fresno State 39-0 in dominating fashion. Head coach Lincoln Riley had his troops ready, with the team looking much better Friday night in the Coliseum than we saw just six days earlier in the opener against San Jose State. The guys take a look at how the team performed in all three phases of the game, from Jayden Maiava's extremely efficient effort to new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson pitching his first shutout as a Trojan.While the Trojans did dominate the game from start to finish, there were still areas where the Men of Troy could improve. The running game got off to a slow start and that will need to get going for this team to reach its lofty goals. Defensively there are still more opportunities for plays to be made in passing coverage and there were actually a couple of penalties on special teams that Mike Ekeler is likely unhappy with.This is the podcast version (audio only) of our Tunnel Vision episode.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together discussing the Trojans Friday night week one beatdown of Fresno State, a 39-0 dominating shutout in the Coliseum. Head coach Lincoln Riley had his squad ready after a short week, looking much sharper than we saw in the opener against San Jose State. Fresno State head coach Matt Entz had his guys fired up to play the underdog role, but the Trojans talent and skill was simply too much for the Bulldogs.Coach Hyde breaks down the game, starting with the defensive side of the ball. He was impressed with the shutout but still feels that this team can do even better on that side of the ball. He felt defensive coordinator Gary Patterson had much more control of this game and thinks it is something to build on for the rest of the season. On offense Coach Hyde feels quarterback Jayden Maiava is playing as good as anyone in the country and he loves that Riley is committing to the run game, even when it hasn't been as successful as you would like.Coach Harvey Hyde has been part of the Peristyle Podcast since 2008 and in the USC football world he is an expert on X's and O's, personnel, coaching philosophies and recruiting.Please follow Coach Hyde on X, Facebook and Instagram at @CoachHarveyHyde or go to his website HarveyHyde.com for all his his content, including Vegas & Southern California radio shows.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia, and intern India Otto are back in studio talking about USC's quick turnaround from the week zero season opening win against San Jose State to a Friday night Coliseum showdown against Fresno State. The Bulldogs, led by former USC linebackers coach and two-time FCS national championship winning head coach Matt Entz, will be looking to pull the upset against this Lincoln Riley squad. Fresno State is big up front and plays a tough, gritty brand of football that should put these Trojans to the test, especially after a short week to prepare.The crew takes a look at what they are expecting out of this Trojan squad that would love to forget the fourth quarter effort from the SJSU game and what they know about this Bulldog team that went 9-4 last season. It is also the first chance for USC to play a Pac-12 opponent as a member of the Big Ten and of course this is the first ever game for the Bulldogs as a member of their new conference.This is the podcast version (audio only) of our Tunnel Vision episode.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and Makena Arteaga are back in studio talking about USC getting the season started on Saturday with a 42-26 victory over San Jose State. Reactions to the win were mixed, with impressive performances by some high profile freshmen but also a disappointing finish by the reserves in the fourth quarter. The crew talks about what their takeaways were and what they think it could mean for the upcoming out of conference games as well as the remainder of the season.Following Tuesday's practice we heard from head coach Lincoln Riley, quarterback Jayden Maiava, offensive linemen Elijah Paige and Justin Tauanuu and running back Waymond Jordan. Ryan, RJ and Makena discuss what they had to say about the game and share their takeaways from the media availability.Riley and company don't have much time to dwell on the season opener with the dangerous Fresno State Bulldogs coming to the Coliseum on Friday night. We take a look ahead at what Fresno State and head coach Matt Entz brings to the table and what sort of challenges the Bulldogs can pose to the Men of Troy.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together discussing the Trojans finally kicking off the 2026 college football season with a 42-26 victory over San Jose State. USC held a 28-0 lead at halftime and even though it was 35-3 going into the fourth quarter, getting outscored 23-7 in the final frame left some Trojan fans with a bad taste in their collective mouths. Coach Hyde gives his thoughts on the Trojans fast start and sputter to the finish and what that could mean for the Men of Troy when the season gets later and the schedule gets tougher.Coach Hyde also addresses the sparce Coliseum crowd on what turned out to be a miserably hot and humid afternoon in Los Angeles, what impressed him the most about all of the freshmen that played in the game, his initial thoughts on how Gary Patterson did in his first game at defensive coordinator and lots more.Coach Harvey Hyde has been part of the Peristyle Podcast since 2008 and in the USC football world he is an expert on X's and O's, personnel, coaching philosophies and recruiting.Please follow Coach Hyde on X, Facebook and Instagram at @CoachHarveyHyde or go to his website HarveyHyde.com for all his his content, including Vegas & Southern California radio shows.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and Shotgun Spratling are back in studio talking about the Trojans opening the 2026 college football season with a 42-26 victory over San Jose State. USC got off to a fast start, taking a 28-0 lead into halftime and extending that to 35-3 after three quarters. But when Lincoln Riley gave the starters a rest, the reserves weren't able to finish strong, allowing the Spartans to outscore the Trojans 23-7 in the final frame.The crew gives their thoughts on everything they have seen in SC's week zero opener, from the efficient performance from Jayden Maiava, the breakout game by freshman receiver Trent Mosley, the success by the defensive front seven, issues in the secondary and solid play by the special teams. They also discuss the fans staying away from the noon kickoff in a heatwave, how this opener had an NFL preseason game feel and how that led to so many freshmen and newcomers playing significant roles on Saturday.This is the podcast version (audio only) of our Tunnel Vision episode.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
Time for Sports Graffiti! Mason and Ireland are joined by Ryan Abraham from USCFootball.com to discuss the Trojans season opener! Another Special guest joins the show, UCLA Football Head Coach, Bob Chesney! The crew circle back to the weird story last week of the fake NFL player. Who created a PSA to all women in regards to NFL players? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A heavy platter of NFL tasty treats in the cafe this morning...plus, Ryan Abraham of USCFootball.com previews the Trojans in a make or break year for Lincoln Riley
A Dirty Swag edition with Sprague running Hood to Coast...soooooo much football to work through with NFL preseason Week 3...can we give Bo Nix a little more respect...We preview USC with Ryan Abraham...don't sleep on Week 0...is Georgia being overlooked at #6 in Dirty Poll...are ready are the Ducks to crash the CFB elite party...and we Sprague the Line too.
In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are back in studio for their season preview of the Big Ten. Today, they go team-by-team through the over/unders to give their predictions on how teams might finish. It's also the first week of Big Ten football, with USC kicking off against San Jose State, so we preview that game as well. As always, they wrap up the podcast by answering listener email and live chat questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Would you pick up on a freeway outside of money? Mason and Ireland talked about it in "Fast Track." Plus, USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham helped the boys preview USC's first opponent this weekend: San Jose State. Also, "Game of Games" and "Crosstalk" with D'Farr, Travis and A-Kam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and Makena Arteaga are back in studio talking about USC getting ready for the long awaited season opener against San Jose State. The Trojans and the Spartans kick off Saturday at noon in the Coliseum in a rare week zero game, set up as a late replacement for the paused series against Notre Dame. The Men of Troy come in as a 38.5-point favorite against an SJSU squad picked to finish towards the bottom of the Mountain West Conference. The long off-season is mercifully coming to an end and it is finally time for the Trojans to show what all of that confidence looks like against a live, albeit overmatched, opponent. Our crew recaps what they have learned about this USC football team during fall camp, what game preparations for San Jose State have looked like and what they expect from the USC offense, defense and special teams on Saturday afternoon.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
In this hour of Cashing Out, Dustin Swedelson live updates the betting slate in MLB for the night and previews the CFB season. Ryan Abraham also joins the show to discuss an overlook for the USC football program and previews their upcoming matchup against SJSU. Chris Welsh also joins the show to announce his best bets for the CFB season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together discussing the Trojans finally kicking off the 2026 college football season with Saturday's week zero opener against San Jose State. With USC coming in as a 38.5 point favorite against the Spartans, the result isn't as important as how the Men of Troy look on Saturday afternoon.Coach Hyde talks about what he expect to see from Jayden Maiava and the USC offense, what new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson will have up his sleeve and if Mike Ekeler can turn things around with the special teams units.Coach Harvey Hyde has been part of the Peristyle Podcast since 2008 and in the USC football world he is an expert on X's and O's, personnel, coaching philosophies and recruiting.Please follow Coach Hyde on X, Facebook and Instagram at @CoachHarveyHyde or go to his website HarveyHyde.com for all his his content, including Vegas & Southern California radio shows.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are back in studio for another offseason show. In this edition, we go over where the Big Ten teams slot in the preseason AP poll with special guest RJ Abeytia. As always, they wrap up the podcast by answering listener email and live chat questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and Makena Arteaga are back in studio talking about USC getting ready for its week zero season opener against San Jose State during "mock game week" on Howard Jones Field. On Tuesday and Wednesday the Trojans held practices with early open periods our crew was able to attend then hearing from head coach Lincoln Riley and a handful of offensive and defensive players after practice. With the season just around the corner the gang talks about which players have been standing out and how they feel the most prominent position battles are going. They also discuss the overall health of the team, including the return of star receiver Tanook Hines after missing the first few weeks of fall camp. USC came in at No. 14 in the AP poll with five of its opponents in the top-25 including No. 1 Ohio State, No. 2 Oregon and No. 6 Indiana. The Coliseum is also getting a new logo this fall plus Salute to Troy takes place Friday night on campus.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are back in studio for another offseason show. In this edition, we go over a veritable potpourri of news and notes in advance of the 2026 Big Ten football season. As always, they wrap up the podcast by answering listener email and live chat questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, Shotgun Spratling and RJ Abeytia are back in studio talking about USC holding its first live scrimmage of fall camp. On Wednesday morning the Trojan football team headed over to the Coliseum for some offense on defense action and our crew was in attendance, checking out all of the action. While the guys are not permitted to share specific details from the scrimmage, they are able to give their general thoughts of what this SC squad looked like during the first full tackling we have witnessed since the Alamo Bowl back in December.The guys also share their thoughts on everything else they have seen and heard from the first week and a half of fall camp, including the overall health of the team and which position groups have stood out so far.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
Chuck and Heath discuss Mississippi State adding fifth year players back to their roster after a recent court ruling. Ryan Abraham of USC Football assesses the Trojans, Chuck's number 14 team. Trevor McCue of Blue by Ninety analyzes the latest on Michigan practice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Su'a Cravens is filling in for John. Mase and Su'a discuss Tarik Skubal's future in LA or could he be heading back to Detroit, a wild Florida Python challenge, and new allegations surrounding the Clippers' salary-cap circumvention. Plus, USC talk with Ryan Abraham, college football's biggest villains, and Ice Breakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and RJ Abeytia are back in studio talking about USC kicking off fall camp practices as the team gets ready for the highly anticipated 2026 college football season. With a fully open practice on Saturday and then two more opportunities to see the Trojans on Tuesday and Wednesday morning, Ryan and RJ give their thoughts on how the team is looking this first week of fall camp.Around 40 players and coaches were available on Monday for USC's preseason media day and the guys discuss what everyone had to say about their preparation for the season. Lincoln Riley spoke after Tuesday's workout and he shared details about the team's roster size and how the new five years to play five seasons rule is a positive development for the Trojans, especially considering the huge freshman class that is now available to play every game.The guys also discuss the revival of the USC vs. Notre Dame series, with four games scheduled from 2030 to 2033. The Trojans wanted the games moved to early in the season to accommodate the travel of the Big Ten conference schedule and the Irish wanted to keep the game in October/November. When both sides couldn't come to an agreement, the series was paused and now we know it will be a four year hiatus before this storied rivalry gets going again.The preseason Coaches Poll was released this week and USC came in at No. 14 behind three Big Ten opponents, Ohio State (1), Oregon (2) and Indiana (6), all three of which face the Trojans this season. USC will also face No. 17 Penn State and No. 19 Washington.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are back in studio for another offseason show. In this edition, we recap Big Ten Media Days and some of the storylines from last week. As always, they wrap up the podcast by answering listener email and live chat questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and RJ Abeytia are back in studio talking about head coach Lincoln Riley, quarterback Jayden Maiava and defensive linemen Jide Abasiri and Alex VanSumeren representing USC at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. Both of our hosts had planned on being at the Chicago Hilton, but after 9 hours of delays at LAX their flight was cancelled and they were denied the opportunity to attend the event in person (and partake in deep-dish pizza in the Windy City).The guys talk about what Riley had to say including the tremendous momentum the team has built up over the off-season and the future of the Notre Dame Game. The players talked about a variety of topics including the impact new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson has made during his time on campus.Both Ryan and RJ continue their countdown of the most important Trojans for the 2026 season, starting where they left off at No. 7 with the aforementioned Jide Abasiri. They also discuss the newly released fall camp schedule with a couple of opportunities for the media to observe full practices and tour the brand new Bloom Center.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
USC freshman wide receiver Tron Baker sits down with Ryan Abraham and India Otto for a special edition of Tunnel Vision, sponsored by Hollyland and Venus Live Air. Baker discusses his transition from high school to college football, the brotherhood he's built within USC's wide receiver room, and what he learned alongside his fellow freshmen during their first spring camp.He also shares his excitement about USC's talented quarterback room, reveals his NFL player comparison along with the receivers he studies, and discusses the championship culture and confidence being built inside the program heading into the season.Off the field, Baker talks about his NIL ventures, including writing and producing a documentary on his former Pop Warner team, the OC Ducks, with his mom. Plus, he reveals his biggest superstitions, builds his all-time starting five, reflects on his goals for his freshman season, and much more.This is the podcast version (audio only) of our Tunnel Vision episode.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are back in studio for another offseason show. In this edition, we talk about the top six Big Ten teams from 2025 and their chances of success in 2026. As always, they wrap up the podcast by answering listener email and live chat questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and RJ Abeytia are back in studio talking about the latest Trojan football team outreach to fans, hosting the USC Beach Day Wednesday morning in Hermosa Beach. Ryan was down there on the sand in his hometown to check out the Trojans going through a light workout in the sand followed by a series of competitive dodgeball games that were a part of USC's "Competition Wednesdays." Afterwards dozens of fans intermingled on the beach with the football players, taking photos, getting autographs and having a few laughs with the guys.Both Ryan and RJ continue their countdown of the most important Trojans for the 2026 season, revealing the players from No. 16 (wide receiver Terrell Anderson) to No. 8 (wide receiver Tanook Hines). They also share which players they picked to be slotted in those spots as the countdown crawls towards No. 1.The guys also give their thoughts on the disturbing news regarding USC doner Brian Kennedy and his lawsuit against the school over the removal of the practice field that bore his name.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and RJ Abeytia are back in studio discussing the recent announcement of USC athletics extending its partnership with megabrand NIKE for 10 more years, taking the relationship that started in the 1990's into its fifth decade. The new deal will put Trojan student athletes on NIKE's NIL roster, the school's brand new Bloom Football Performance Center will feature Nike strength equipment, the men's and women's basketball teams will get annual custom uniforms and NIKE promises to "refresh" and "reimagining" of the USC campus bookstore.The guys then take a look at USCFootball.com's top-30 most important Trojans heading into the 2026 college football season, with our countdown already down to No. 17 (Michigan State defensive lineman transfer Alex VanSumeren). We started releasing the last last week with our first five out (that included big man Jamaal Jarrett who scored that epic touchdown last season) followed by No. 30 freshman wide receiver Trent Mosley.Ryan and RJ compare what has been released of the complied list with what they submitted on their personal lists and talk about why they feel these players will play a critical role in the team's success this season.Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.