Peristyle Podcast - USC Trojan Football Discussion

On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette are back in studio to give a detailed breakdown of the USC football schedule for 2024, the first season for the Trojans in the Big Ten conference. The guys give their thoughts on each and every game and discuss which ones are the most challenging, where the potential trap games are and which new road trips they are looking forward to the most. From Louisiana State in Las Vegas to Notre Dame in the Coliseum, Lincoln Riley and the 2024 Trojans will have their hands full during what should be an exciting first season in the B1G. They also give their thoughts on the breaking news that running backs coach Kiel McDonald is reportedly moving across town, taking an NFL job with Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers. McDonald was one of the most successful assistant coaches on Riley's staff, developing the running backs room and getting the most out of his players. The guys talk about how impactful McDonald's departure could be and give their initial thoughts on who Riley could go after as the next running backs coach. 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

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast is back to analyze confirmed USC official visitors for this summer and unsubstantiated visitors. The Cilantro Boys also discuss a potential transfer OL target and Hurricane's Ten of Troy ranking. TIME STAMPS: 4:24: Cold Open (What Did We Learn in Dec/Jan) 31:27: Early Official Visitors Preview (Confirmed, Unsubstantiated) 2:03:57: USC Offers 2025 OT Ziyare Addison + Off the Rails 2:20:46: Transfer OT Marcus Bryant 2:29:01: Isaiah Raikes' New Number + Numerology 2:42:15: Ten of Troy Peak 3:10:55: Listener Questions 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 Triple-Double Podcast returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) breaking down the Women of Troy's road sweep of the Oregon schools as well as the up and down week for the men's basketball team where the Trojans held off Utah with a big block by Joshua Morgan to deny the game-tying layup attempt and then a double-overtime loss to Colorado that saw the Trojans blow a 16-point lead in the final 10 minutes and not be able to stop a game-tying attempt at the rim. The Women of Troy climbed to No. 7 in the Associated Press top 25 poll and at No. 11 in the NET rankings. They also landed as the No. 9 overall seed (a No. 3 regional seed) in the NCAA's first unveiling of the projected top 16 seeds after defeating Oregon and Oregon State thanks to a pair of dynamic first-quarter starts. The Trojans move into a three-way tie for second place in the Pac-12 standings before hosting Utah and Colorado this week. The men's team moved out of a last-place tie with Oregon State in the conference standings after its win over Utah, but wasn't able to pull up to the back bumper of Washington after their double-overtime loss. USC men's assistant coach Jay Morris joins the show to discuss what the Trojans have to do to get all the pieces fit together as they try to build up to playing their best basketball at the end of the season, leading into the Pac-12 Tournament. He also talks about getting successful elements from practice to translate to games and the frustration when that doesn't happen. After the break, Shotgun and Connor break down all the latest action for both teams, including Boogie Ellis' breakthrough against Colorado. They also discuss the continued heightened play of Isaiah Collier, who has a 3:1 assist-to-turnover ratio since returning from injury after having a career-high nine assists with only one turnover against Colorado. They also take a look at another quiet week from Bronny James with the biggest news coming not from his play but from something said by his father LeBron James. The podcasting duo also look at the positives and negatives of the recent USC basketball action from both squads and look forward to the next week to preview what lies ahead. For the women, they have a big-time home stand against Utah and Colorado, who they lost to on the road. The men will remain in Los Angeles but travel across town to take on UCLA at Pauley Pavilion. 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 Jack Smith return with another episode of the Dedeaux Download Podcast to open the 2024 regular season. They break down USC baseball's disappointing opening weekend where the Trojans went winless in the MLB Desert Invitational in Arizona, falling to BYU (8-1), Grand Canyon (8-1) and Ohio State (5-2). The Trojans managed only 12 hits and four runs on the weekend with Jacob Galloway supplying nearly half of that output himself in one of the lone bright spots for the offense. USC struck out 31 times in three games and struggled mightily when it got runners on base, going just 2 for 34 (.059), and were even worse with runners in scoring position, going 1 for 25 (.040). But the offense wasn't the only area of concern for the Trojans. The pitching allowed 19 walks, and the defense committed six errors. Shotgun and Jack break down all the action from the 0-3 opening weekend, assess the current concern level for the Trojans and look forward to the upcoming week of action that has the Trojans slated to play five games with midweek contests against UC San Diego and Loyola Marymount before hosting Portland this weekend at Great Park in Irvine. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of USC Trojans football, basketball, baseball and recruiting. 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 Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together talking about the recent USC football press conference where head coach Lincoln Riley introduced the new members of the defensive coaching staff, defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn, defensive line coach Eric Henderson, linebackers coach Matt Entz and secondary coach Doug Belk. Coach Hyde starts off the show talking about how impressed he was with these new coaches and thought the press conference was the best one USC has had since Riley arrived at Troy. He loved how they were able to talk about their coaching philosophies as well as why they decided to leave good jobs and become a Trojan assistant coach. The coaches all showed great football knowledge and provided honest answers about the potential of the defense while embracing the tradition of the program. Coach Hyde felt it was enlightening to hear four coaches talk about their players and what they are going to try and accomplish. Riley made a statement when he went out and hired a very qualified group of coaches with great defensive minds. Coaches that are not afraid to address the issues they face and how they want to teach defensive fundamentals that will create a team defense, not a bunch of individuals. They also recognized that having a better defense isn’t enough, they have to be able to give the offense looks in practice and make that side of the ball better as well. Coach Hyde feels that this defense will be fundamentally stronger with players understanding their assignments and the overall schemes better. They will be better coached with the proper knowledge to play and perform at high levels. Players will be taught and they will know what they need to do, enabling them to perform at full speed. Lynn said it best, explaining how he wants to teach the basics and start slow, allowing every player on the team to know what is expected of them. He also feels it is important to fit the scheme to the personnel and not the other way around. 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 latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette are back in studio to discuss the new USC defensive coaching staff lead by defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn, co-defensive Coordinator, run game coordinator and defensive line coach Eric Henderson, assistant head coach for defensive and linebackers coach Matt Entz and secondary coach Doug Belk. Chris and Connor were on campus earlier Thursday for a press conference that included all of the new defensive staff plus head coach Lincoln Riley and they discuss what they learned from everything the coaches had to say. The guys also talk about the upcoming NFL Draft with lots of debate going on around Caleb Williams going No. 1 and whether Washington and Kliff Kingsbury will find a way to trade up with Chicago for him. They also discuss the eight Trojans that were invited to the NFL Combine with Williams, running back MarShawn Lloyd, wide receiver Brenden Rice, wide receiver Tahj Washington, offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston, defensive lineman Solomon Byrd, safety Calen Bullock and defensive back Christian Roland-Wallace. 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

The USC Triple-Double Podcast returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) breaking down the Women of Troy's home sweep of the Arizona schools as well as the deflating and then demoralizing trip to the Bay Area for the men's basketball team where the Trojans lost a winnable game in overtime and then got destroyed by more than 30 poitns. The Women of Troy remain at No. 10 in the Associated Press top 25 poll and at No. 16 in the NET rankings before the first unveiling of the projected top 16 seeds after defeating Arizona State and Arizona behind a pair of 30+ point performances from JuJu Watkins, who now has nine 30+ outings on the season. The Trojans remain tied for fourth in the Pac-12 standings before a challenging trip to Eugene and Corvallis. The men's team remains in the cellar, tied with Oregon State for last place in the conference standings. Shotgun and Connor break down all the latest action for both teams, including looking closely at JuJu Watkins' elite free throw shooting. They also discuss the return of Isaiah Collier, who took over in the second half of the matchup against California, carrying the team down the stretch. They also take a look at a quiet week from Bronny James despite a loud rumor about his father LeBron James. The podcasting duo also look at the positives and negatives of the recent USC basketball action from both squads and look forward to the next week to preview what lies ahead. For the men, they try to recover from a Stanford game where they gave up a 25-0 run with home matchups against Utah and Colorado, who have struggled on the road this season. The Women of Troy will head to Oregon to take on the Ducks and the Beavers in their arenas. After the break, senior guard Kayla Padilla joins the show to discuss her transition from being the Ivy League's leading scorer to being a facilitator and spot-up sniper for the Women of Troy. Padilla also talks about playing alongside former Ivy League rivals and beside stud freshman JuJu Watkins and tells us about what it means to play in front of her fellow Filipino-Americans in Los Angeles. 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

The Dedeaux Download podcast, part of the Peristyle Podcast family of shows, returns with the 2024 college baseball season starting this week. Shotgun Spratling and Jack Smith return to preview what USC baseball is going to look like on the mound in Year 2 under the leadership of pitching coach and Trojans' legend Seth Etherton. After previewing the season's challenges and the team's hitting the last two weeks, the podcasting duo turn their focus to the sacred circle that is the pitcher’s mound to dive into what the Trojans have on the pitching side. Similar to the offensive side, USC has a lot more options this season as the coaching staff has been able to build the depth of the squad. Shotgun and Jack also supply superlatives for the Trojan pitchers, giving their picks for the team's best pitcher, most impactful newcomer and breakout candidates among others. That all comes after Shotgun and Jack talk with USC pitching coach Seth Etherton about his group, which includes several experienced returners and simultaneously several exciting newcomers. Etherton discusses who he's most intrigued by and who could be poised for a breakout campaign. He also chats about the impact of having three starters returning and where each of those three -- Caden Aoki, Tyler Stromsborg and Eric Hammond -- have all improved their games. Among other players that are brought up, Etherton talks about the the impact CSUN transfer Xavier Martinez could have as a swing pitcher capable of filling a variety of roles on the staff and how freshman lefty Mason Edwards has pushed his way into potentially starting in the midweek. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of USC Trojans football, basketball, baseball and recruiting. 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 Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast is back to discuss USC's February National Signing Day adding four-star DL Ratumana Bulabalavu, flipping Michigan State commit and linebacker Jadyn Walker and locking up cornerback commit Isaiah Rubin. The Cilantro Boys also recap a big visitor weekend on campus. TIME STAMPS: 2:51: Reminiscing on National Signing Day of Old 30:52: Cold Open (USC's Signing Day, DL Ratumana Bulabalavu) 48:19: LB Jaydn Walker Flips from Michigan State 57:05: CB Isaiah Rubin Finally Signs with USC 1:01:49: 2024 Class Overview from Above 1:17:40: 2024 Class Issues 1:40:08: USC Hosts High-Profile Visitors 2:30:52: Listener Questions 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 Dedeaux Download podcast, part of the Peristyle Podcast family of shows, returns with the 2024 college baseball season barely a week away. Shotgun Spratling and Jack Smith return to preview USC baseball's offensive attack heading into the second year under head coach Andy Stankiewicz and hitting coach Travis Jewett. The podcasting duo talk all things hitting with the position players taking center stage. They comb through the Trojans’ 2024 roster looking at what USC will have on the offensive side of the ball, going position by position to discuss the contenders to play for the Trojans this year. One thing became evident pretty quickly -- USC has a lot of pieces that can play multiple positions. Shotgun and Jack also supply superlatives for the Trojan bats, giving their picks for the team's best hitter, most impactful newcomer and breakout candidates among others. That all comes after the always energetic and enthusiastic Travis Jewett joins the Dedeaux Download to talk about the unique challenges the Trojans have to face this season as relative roaming gypsies with no home field. USC's hitting coach and recruiting coordinator also discusses the hitters he’s excited about and how the positional versatility of the group options up a lot of possibilities for various lineups. Among other players that are brought up, Jewett talks about the the impact Connecticut transfer Chris Brown could have as a middle-of-the-lineup power threat and how preseason All-American center fielder Austin Overn has continued to develop his game. 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

Co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) are back with another episode of the USC Triple-Double Podcast, and this week's episode is perhaps the longest yet. But when someone breaks the school scoring record, a podcast episode deserves to go a couple minutes longer. The co-hosts do a deep dive break down of the Women of Troy's road sweep in the Bay Area where freshman sensation JuJu Watkins became the first player in women's basketball this season to score 50+ points, setting a new USC record with 51 points in an upset of No. 4 Stanford. The Women of Troy jump five spots to No. 10 in the Associated Press top 25 poll after their defeat of the Cardinal and a come-from-behind-and-pull-away win in Berkeley over California. The Trojans also climbed in the Pac-12 standings, moving into a tie for fourth place with UCLA, and have a favorable schedule moving forward. The men's team avoiding falling into a two-game deficit in last place with a 28-point win over Oregon State to snap its lengthy losing streak. Shotgun and Connor break down all the latest action for both teams, including looking closely at all the standout numbers from Watkins' 51-point effort and celebrating everything that accompanied the record-breaking performance. They also discuss Collier's return to a team that seems to be having the most fun it's had in a long time and spotlight the elevated play of Bronny James, particularly with the ball in his hands when he had 13 assists to two turnovers last week. The podcasting duo also look at the positives and negatives of the recent USC basketball action from both squads and look forward to the next week to preview what lies ahead. For the men, they try to carry their momentum on the road as they try to follow the women's lead and look for their own Bay Area sweep. The Women of Troy will host the Arizona schools at home where they'll have to avoid a letdown from their excellent road trip. That's all after USC men's associate head coach Chris Capko graciously takes the time to join the show for an in-depth interview about the Trojans finally breaking free from a five-game losing streak amid improved play from young guards Oziyah Sellers and Boogie Ellis. Capko also updates the status of freshman point guard Isaiah Collier, who has missed the last six games, and when he could from a broken hand. Collier's return could potentially bring USC back to full strength for the final nine games of the regular season. 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

On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together talking about all of the latest news and notes surrounding the USC football program. The traditional signing day will not be very exciting for the Trojans but there have been some moves on the staff plus Coach Hyde talks a lot about what head coach Lincoln Riley needs to do to get the program ready to join the Big Ten. The guys start off talking about the staff with Kliff Kingsbury reportedly withdrawing his name from the Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator job. USC also added a new defensive analyst to the staff with Skyler Jones coming over from Oregon to work alongside defensive line coach Eric Henderson as a defensive analyst. Jones was with the Ducks last year and worked with Henderson at the Rams in 2022. Coach Hyde gives his thoughts on the high profile coaches added to the defensive staff and how the power dynamic could work. Coach also gives his thoughts on the Big Ten and SEC coming to an agreement and how this could eventually set up its own association that would take over some of the NCAA duties and govern the powers of college football separately. Who does Coach Hyde think would be the best person to run the new organization? None other than former Alabama head coach Nick Saban. Looking ahead to joining the Big Ten conference Coach Hyde talks about the landscape with powers like Ohio State and Michigan, the dropoff after those two programs and how the Pac-12 could stack up top to bottom with the Big Ten. He feels that USC needs to go in without being intimidated and have confidence the Trojans can compete like they have in the Rose Bowl against Big Ten powers over the years. Coach also had a good idea for a way Riley can get some good intel on his new conference, befriend new Charges head coach Jim Harbaugh. Coach thinks Riley and Harbaugh can exchange ideas and help each other now that he is in the NFL and in the same city. They end the show with Coach Hyde talking about UNLV transfer quarterback Jayden Maiava and how he should be a good fit in the offense as a backup to Miller Moss. Coach says he is big, strong, talented but not ready to play in the Big Ten yet. He has a lot of potential but feels USC needs to bring him along slowly. 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

The Dedeaux Download podcast, part of the Peristyle Podcast family of shows, returns after a lengthy hiatus as the college baseball season approaches. Shotgun Spratling and Jack Smith are back to break down the latest news and developments around the USC baseball program, including the big 'groundbreaking' 'development' on the west side of campus where Dedeaux Field is being torn down and rebuilt, leaving the Trojans without a home field for the 2024 (and likely 2025) seasons. The podcasting duo look at the different angles of a season on the road and how that will be a major hurdle for a team that had a ton of momentum after an outstanding first season under head coach Andy Stankiewicz. They also take a look back to the 2023 season to assess what went well, where the Trojans are set up for success in 2024 and where they'll have to make improvements in their final Pac-12 season. USC head coach Andy Stankiewicz then joins the Dedeaux Download to talk about the unique challenges the Trojans will have this season and how his team is approaching it...with an 'open-door policy' (though maybe not the type you are thinking). He also discusses the foundation built last season and how his team can build off of that this year Stankiewicz provides updates on some potential breakout candidates for the season as well as what newcomers could make an immediate impact and discusses what areas he's still looking to learn more about his team. He is also asked about dual-sport athlete Duce Robinson and where he stands after joining the baseball team in January after a strong freshman campaign with Lincoln Riley and the football team. Robinson will face some stiff competition for playing time as Stankiewicz is looking forward to having more depth on both sides of the ball, but with that comes a lot of extra decision making that he'll have to do. 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

The Composite Two-Star Recruits Podcast returns to recap USC's Junior Day, the big-time visitors in town for Pylon and a small preview of the long-forgotten February Signing Day. The Cilantro Boys also discuss the Tennessee NCAA investigations stemming from NIL and what it means. TIME STAMPS: 4:22: Cold Open (USC's Junior Day) 26:26: Bigger Visitor Weekend on Tap with Cali Power 46:32: February Signing Day Preview 1:01:54: Coaches on the Road/New Offers 1:39:21: Georgia Crystal Ball for Brandon Lockhart 1:50:49: Jenn Cohen on NIL 2:24:32: Tennessee/Florida State NIL NCAA Investigations 3:03:40: Listener Question 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 following up on their conversation with USC athletic director Jen Cohen about the Trojans NIL efforts. The guys talk about the current state of NIL for the Trojans and the ever changing landscape Cohen talked about in our interview, with the attorney generals from Virginia and Tennessee now suing the NCAA alleging that their restrictions on high school or NCAA Transfer Portal players receiving compensation from collectives is illegal. The NCAA has attempted to put "guardrails" around NIL compensation and players ability to transfer and every time it does the courts have got involved. This latest lawsuit would allow schools to use NIL as an inducement for recruits and transfers, a practice currently not allowed according to the NCAA. USC is one of the programs that has followed all of the NCAA rules when it comes to NIL compensation being used as an inducement in the recruiting process. If these lawsuits are successful and the NCAA drops the inducement rule, it would open up the door for the Trojans to attempt to play the same game some of their rivals are playing. The guys also talk about the Trojan football coaches hitting the recruiting trail hard with the new defensive staff really picking things up quickly. 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

The USC Triple-Double Podcast returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) breaking down the Women of Troy's home split against the Washington schools where the Trojans looked good for a half, terrible for two halves, good for a quarter and then not good enough for a final quarter. They also look at USC men's basketball's trying to break free from a five-game losing streak. The Women of Troy remain slid four spots to No. 15 in the Associated Press top 25 poll after their loss to Washington. It is the lowest ranking for the Trojans since the first in-season poll was released. The struggles for the men's team continued as the Trojans lost the first iteration of the Crosstown Showdown to a UCLA team that has had similar woes as USC but seems to be improving as the stretch run of the season nears. Shotgun and Connor break down all the latest action for both teams, including looking closely at JuJu Watkins' shooting and efficiency, discussing the possibility of Isaiah Collier sitting out longer than anticipated and focusing the spotlight on Bronny James who did not start for the first time in three weeks with Boogie Ellis returning to the starting lineup. The podcasting duo also look at the positives and negatives of the recent USC basketball action from both squads and look forward to the next week to preview what lies ahead. For the men, they prepare the Galen Center for battles with Oregon and Oregon State, who both defeated the Trojans earlier this season, while the Women of Troy get ready for a huge road trip. USC women's head coach Lindsay Gottlieb joins the show to discuss the road trip to her old stomping grounds as the Trojans take on her former rival, Stanford and Tara VanDerveer, and her former squad at Cal, but more importantly, a fired-up Gottlieb discusses what the Women of Troy have to do to bounce back after a lackluster performance against Washington led to a disappointing loss. She discusses how the offense gets back on track and what the coaching staff is doing to monitor star freshman JuJu Watkins' usage levels. 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") plus R.J Abeytia are back in studio with a very special guest talking about the state of USC athletics with Trojan athletic director Jen Cohen. We welcome Cohen into the USCFootball.com studio to talk about a variety of topics including the pending move to the Big Ten conference, the everchanging college athletics landscape with the transfer portal and NIL, USC's planned football facilities upgrades and her home run hire at Washington, Kalen DeBoer, and his subsequent move to Alabama. 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

The USC Triple-Double Podcast returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) previewing USC men's basketball's upcoming rivalry game against UCLA this weekend and breaking down a tough road trip for the USC women's basketball, which lost back-to-back games for the first time this season. The Women of Troy slid out of the top 10 to No. 11 in the Associated Press top 25 poll after losing to No. 20 Utah and No. 3 Colorado on the road. The disappointing campaign for the men's team continued with the Trojans losing their fourth game in a row, falling at Arizona State after turning the ball over 22 times in the game, including 15 times in the first half -- the most by any Power Five team in any half this season. Shotgun and Connor break down all the latest action for both teams, including looking closely at JuJu Watkins and her fouling out with 5:50 remaining at Colorado, focusing the spotlight on Bronny James and looking at exactly where the Trojans stand statistically and in the standings. The podcasting duo also look at the positives and negatives of the recent USC basketball action from both squads and look forward to the next week to preview what lies ahead. For the men, they prepare for the Galen Center iteration of the Crosstown Showdown against UCLA while the Women of Troy host Washington and Washington State. USC men's assistant coach Kurt Karis also joins the show to discuss the Crosstown Showdown rivalry and his favorite moments going against the baby blues during his nine years with the Trojans. Karis also talks about his career path and trajectory from Chicago-area native playing at Chicago State to USC walk-on to Trojans' staff member. 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

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to discuss USC's upcoming Junior Day, hosting the No. 1 DL in 2026 and the Trojan coaches on the road. The Cilantro Boys also discuss EA NCAA Football and new offers. TIME STAMPS: 3:22: Cold Open (USC Junior Day) 32:59: Trillon Boyz Visit USC 41:30: USC Coaches on the Road 1:07:29: New Offers, 2025 Target Lists 1:43: Hurricane & Earthquakes 1:45:58: Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers 2:03:28: Gerard Nerds out on EA NCAA Football 2:25:18: Listener Questions 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 Triple-Double Podcast returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) breaking down the Women of Troy's big rivalry win over UCLA in a top 10 matchup at a sold out Galen Center and looking at the recent skid of a banged-up men's team. The Women of Troy remain jumped up to No. 6 in the Associated Press top 25 poll after their big Crosstown Showdown victory, but have no time to rest on their laurels with another huge Pac-12 week coming up. The cursed season for the men's team continued as the Trojans followed their first winning streak since November with more injuries and more losses, dropping three starters and three straight games. Shotgun and Connor break down all the latest action for both teams, including looking closely at former No. 1 overall recruits JuJu Watkins and Isaiah Collier, focusing the spotlight on Bronny James and looking at exactly where the Trojans stand statistically and in the standings. The podcasting duo also look at the positives and negatives of the recent USC basketball action from both squads and look forward to the next week to preview what lies ahead. For the men, they complete their three-game stretch away from home this weekend when they take on Arizona State while the Women of Troy prepare for the second-toughest road trip in the Pac-12 this season, going to No. 20 Utah and No. 3 Colorado. USC women's assistant coach Courtney Jaco also joins the show to discuss the Crosstown Showdown win and what the Trojans improved upon to be able to take the victory in the second matchup against the No. 2 Bruins in two weeks. Jaco talks about her experience this season watching the interest in the team grow, culminating in Sunday's packed house at Galen where she couldn't even communicate with the players on the court at times. USC's career three-point percentage leader also chats about what advice she gives shooters when they get into a slump. 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

The Composite Two-Star Recruits Podcast returns to discuss new USC DL coach Eric Henderson, the finalized USC's defensive staff, and five-star USC QB commit Julian Lewis reclassifying to 2025. The Cilantro Boys also note new offers, coaches on the road and Kalen DeBoer to Alabama. TIME STAMPS 7:29: Cold Open (Julian Lewis Reclassifies to 2025) 39:11: USC Hires Eric Henderson for DL Coach 57:03: Pete Carroll '05 Detour 1:13:35: Shaun Nua is Retained 1:29:16: Defensive Line Targets 1:49:37: Grading USC Defensive Staff 1:53:39: Kalen DeBoer/Jedd Fisch Movement 2:43:54: Random Live Reaction to Poly Bowl Clips 2:49:46: Jim Harbaugh to the NFL 2:54:46: Listener Questions 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 with a very special guest talking about USC athletics NIL efforts. Spencer Harris is the executive director of House of Victory, USC’s premier donor collective dedicated to providing Name, Image, and Likeness opportunities to USC student-athletes. Prior to HoV Spencer worked in collegiate athletics for a decade, including 3+ years serving as USC Football’s Director of Player Personnel. The guys talk about the ever-changing NIL landscape and what House of Victory is doing to help the Trojan football team compete in the Big Ten for conference and national championships once again. 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

Composite Two-Star Recruits Podcast is back from a long hiatus to break down the commitment of DT Isaiah Raikes, the massive flip of QB Jayden Maiava from Georgia and the fallout of the Nick Saban retirement. The Cilantro Boys also take a look at USC's roster with new transfer additions. TIME STAMPS: 6:27: Cold Open (USC flips QB Jayden Maiava) 37:58: USC Adds Beef in Texas A&M DT Isaiah Raikes 49:22: Sione Lolohea Commits to FSU 58:00: John Humphrey Visits, CB Room Overview 1:03:07: Roster Management Numbers 1:43:00: Chatting Real Estate with Meredith Schlosser 1:50:41: Hurricane on Holiday Bowl, Miller Moss 2:18:22: California Power and 7-on-7 2:39:38: Nick Saban Retires and Looking at the Dominos 3:24:20: USC Transfer Landing Spots 3:25:14: Listener Questions 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 Triple-Double Podcast -- the first basketball-only podcast to be a part of the Peristyle Podcast family of shows -- returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) breaking down an undefeated week for the USC men's and women's basketball teams. USC men's assistant coach Jay Morris joins the show to discuss what has led to the Trojans' recent surge and what they will have to do to continue playing well. He also discusses his path to becoming an assistant at USC and how his Southern California roots are used on the recruiting trail. The Women of Troy remain ranked No. 9 after a pair of wins over the Oregon schools last week. They were able to hold off three last-second attempts from Oregon State to win 56-54, handing the Beavers their first loss of the season, and then USC was able to finish on an 18-5 run against Oregon to pull away for a 14-point win. The men's team has its first winning streak since November after defeating both of the Bay Area schools last week at the Galen Center. The Trojans played some of their best offensive basketball of their season, sharing the basketball for high assist totals whilst rarely turning the ball over. Coincidentally, Kobe Johnson and Isaiah Collier seemed to break out of some winter malaise that had struck both guards. Shotgun and Connor break down all the latest action for both teams, including looking closely at former No. 1 overall recruits JuJu Watkins and Isaiah Collier, focusing the spotlight on Bronny James and looking at exactly where the Trojans stand statistically and in the standings. The podcasting duo also look at the positives and negatives of the recent USC basketball action from both squads and look forward to the next week to preview what lies ahead. For the men, they complete their three-game home swing on Wednesday against Washington State before taking off on a potentially make-or-break road trip to Colorado and the Arizona schools while the Women of Troy prepare for their Sunday rematch with the No. 2 UCLA two weeks after falling to the Bruins at Pauley Pavilion. 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

The Helium Boys Podcast is back once more with Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino returning behind the mics to wrap up the 2023 USC football season with end-of-season awards following the Trojans' 8-5 campaign that started with so much promise and a 6-0 start before a stunning decline in the second half of the season saw them lose five of six to end the regular season. Before getting to the 2023 honorees, the episode opens with the 'Two-Minute Drill' as each Helium Boy goes off the cuff for two minutes about the national championship game after Michigan was able to defeat Washington in the College Football Playoff finale to conclude the 2023 college football season. The duo then discusses the biggest news of the week for the Trojans as fourth-year junior offensive lineman Jonah Monheim is set to return to USC after having thoughts and considerations about entering the pool of 2024 NFL Draft talents. They break down what Monheim's return means for the offensive line in 2024 and why that gives offensive line coach Josh Henson a lot more options. The Helium Boys then wrap up the 2023 season with the end-of-season awards labeling not only the MVP and offensive/defensive players of the year but also the top freshman, lineman, coach and a number of other categories of season superlatives. Shotgun and Chris also answer your questions from Twitter discussing the cornerback group the Trojans will have during the 2024 season, college football video games, alien encounters and the Trojans' early enrollees that just arrived on campus this week. 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. Check out The Peristyle Shop where you can order your Helium Boys merchandise to help support the podcasting duo. 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 Triple-Double Podcast -- the first basketball-only podcast to be a part of the Peristyle Podcast family of shows -- returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) breaking down the the last couple of weeks action from the USC men's and women's basketball teams. The Women of Troy are ranked No. 9 after suffering their first loss of the season, having too many cold stretches against No. 2 UCLA in the first iteration of the Crosstown Showdown this season. The Trojans entered the game undefeated despite missing multiple key players each of the previous couple of games. The men's team has finally got to full strength with the addition of Bronny James back to the mix after he missed the team's first eight games as he continued to recover and rehab following a cardiac arrest this summer. However, the addition of James hasn't been an automatic fix for the ills of the 7-7 Trojans. Shotgun and Connor break down all the latest action for both teams, including the impact James has made as he shakes off the rust, before looking at where the Trojan squads stand both record and stat wise through the first two months of the season. The podcasting duo also look at the positives and negatives of the recent USC basketball action from both squads and look forward to the next week to preview what lies ahead. For the men, they continue a critical three-game home swing while the Women of Troy take on another undefeated team Friday evening. 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

The Helium Boys Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino behind the microphones to break down and react to USC's stunning showing in a 42-28 win over No. 16 Louisville in the Holiday Bowl for its final game as a Pac-12 team. The episode opens with the 'Two-Minute Drill' as each Helium Boy gives his initial reactions to the Trojans' win over the Cardinals and the biggest things that stood out, including the momentum the program suddenly has heading into the offseason. In the Stock Up/Stock Down segment, the podcasting duo discuss who/what impressed, including Miller Moss' outstanding play and how it changes the narrative for the remainder of the offseason. But Moss wasn't the only one impressing as USC's young receivers shined while veterans got to go out with accolades and a victory. The Helium Boys also look into what stocks took a hit, such as some 2024 concerns and opponent's yards after contact thanks to some terrific open-field tackling by the Trojans in San Diego The Helium Boys also answer your questions from Twitter discussing why the coaching staff chose not to go all in on some freshmen in the bowl game, the best way to handle the quarterback position for the 2024 season and USC's NIL strategy among other topics. They also break down the merits of an elevated role for the Pop Tarts Bowl mascot in the grand bowl season scheme. Then during the overtime portion of the 'Take It or Leave It' section, Chris throws out a number of nicknames for Miller Moss to see what Shotgun thinks. 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. Check out The Peristyle Shop where you can order your Helium Boys merchandise to help support the podcasting duo. 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 is in studio joined remotely by Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette talking about USC's huge Holiday Bowl win over Louisville with offensive MVP Miller Moss setting a Trojan bowl record with six touchdown passes in the 42-28 victory. With only 52 scholarship players available due to the transfer portal and opt-outs, Lincoln Riley's crew played one of their better games of the season, blocking well, tackling better and airing the ball out with Moss and a host of mostly young receivers. The Trojans scored 42 points on just 52 plays and Moss lit it up completing 23 of his 33 attempts for 372 passing yards, 6 touchdowns and one interception. Tahj Washington in his final game in a USC uniform went over 1,000 yards for the season with his 7 catches for 99 yards and two touchdowns. Freshmen receiver Ja'Kobi Lane had 3 catches for 60 yards and two touchdowns and Kyron Hudson and Duce Robinson each had a touchdown grab. With a secondary that only had 7 scholarship players suited up, Jaylin Smith moved from nickel to safety and ranked up a team high 12 tackles (all solo) and the Holiday Bowl defensive MVP. This is a podcast version of our video show Tunnel Vision that you can find on our Fac ebook or YouTube pages. 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 Composite Two-Star Recruits is back with a LIVE episode for USC's National Signing Day for the 2024 recruiting cycle. The Cilantro Boys break down the good, the bad and the unknown of USC's class, hand out class awards and more. They also discuss the new transfer additions, transfers out and NIL. 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 talking about USC's haul from the Early Signing Period with a number of new Trojans joining Lincoln Riley's squad. The guys talk about the players that have signed their pledge to play for the USC football team and discuss their potential impact on the program going forward. Head coach Lincoln Riley talked about the focus shifting towards high school recruiting and stacking good classes upon good classes and the guys talk about what they think of this class overall including the overall rank and how Riley addressed the positions of need as the program transitions into the Big Ten. Even though Riley is trying to focus more on high school recruiting, it doesn't mean the Trojans won't be active in the portal. USC has lost several key components to the portal but have also added some players in an attempt to boost this roster into contention status for 2024 and beyond. The guys talk about the additions and subtractions made this off-season and how much of an impact they will have on this team. CLICK HERE for 60% 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

The Helium Boys Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino behind the microphones as USC continues to get ready for next week's Holiday Bowl. But that seems ages away during this time of year when news stories are popping off multiple times every day with the Trojans' roster being overturned with high school and transfer commitments as well as de-commitments, players entering their names into the NCAA transfer portal and coaches on the move in both directions. Shotgun and Chris break down all the latest happenings around the land of Troy with the transfer portal open, the Early Signing Period opening this week and the coaching carousel in full swing. The Helium Boys episode opens with the 'Two-Minute Drill' with each Helium Boy being given the freedom to go in any direction, and they choose to look at the big picture of how hectic the month of December is for the players and coaching staffs that are living the overturned rosters and coaching staffs. The podcasting duo follow with a look at the recent high school recruiting commitment additions, topped off by the recent commitment of four-star Bay Cities (Texas) four-star defensive lineman Carlon Jones. The Helium Boys also discuss the additions of Oregon State transfers Akili Arnold and his brother Easton Mascarenas-Arnold and break down what the departures of Mario Williams, Michael Tarquin, Malachi Nelson, Domani Jackson and Tackett Curtis mean for the Trojans, the Holiday Bowl depth chart and the 2024 roster. After the break, Shotgun and Chris take a look at Donte Williams' move to Georgia and the immediate USC hire of Houston defensive coordinator Doug Belk to be the secondary coach for the Trojans. The Helium Boys then answer your questions from Twitter discussing who could become WR1 next season for USC, if certain actions show us Lincoln Riley is evolving how he will attack with his playcalling and the impact of NIL on the game of college football. 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. Check out The Peristyle Shop where you can order your Helium Boys merchandise to help support the podcasting duo. 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 Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together talking about all of the latest news and notes surrounding the USC football program. It's mid December and the Trojan football team is gearing up for an important Holiday Bowl clash with Louisville from the ACC, but right now most of the focus is on the future with major changes happening to both the coaching staff and the roster. After head coach Lincoln Riley fired defensive coordinator Alex Grinch with two games left in the regular season, the writing was on the wall that this defensive staff was going to get a major makeover. Riley started off with the bold move to hire UCLA DC D'Anton Lynn to come down the 10 Freeway and take over as USC's defensive coordinator. Next Riley targeted Matt Entz, the head coach of North Dakota State who won multiple national championships at the FCS level, to coach linebackers. The latest move was to snag Houston defensive coordinator Doug Belk to join the staff and coach the Trojans secondary, taking the place of Donte Williams who is heading to Georgia for the same role. Coach Hyde gives his thoughts on all of these additions to the staff and if he feels these coaches could help make the Trojans a contender heading into the Big Ten next season. There have also been some major attrition on the roster heading into the bowl game with former five-stars like quarterback Malachi Nelson, running back Raleek Brown and cornerback Domani Jackson entering the NCAA Transfer Portal. With Nelson in the portal Riley needs to bring in a quarterback and right now the favorite in the clubhouse appears to be Will Howard from Kansas State, who took an official visit to USC over the weekend. The Trojans also added former Oregon State safety Akili Arnold and linebacker Easton Mascarenas-Arnold to the roster along with Vanderbilt defensive lineman Nate Clifton. Coach Hyde says they need to take the bowl game seriously to end the season on a high note, unlike what happened last year. With opt-outs and transfers, Hyde really wants team players out there who can put the team first so they can play like hell and get a much needed victory. He's also very happy for Miller Moss getting his first start. Moss has been loyal Trojan, he wants to be at USC and deserves this start. As usual the guys answer listener questions via email, text message and voicemail to finish up the show. 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

The USC Triple-Double Podcast -- the Peristyle Podcast's basketball-focused podcast -- returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) breaking down the most recent action from the USC men's and women's basketball teams, including the debut of Bronny James amidst another loss for the Trojans. The undefeated Women of Troy remain ranked No. 6 this week after obliterating another mid-major opponent. The men's team is currently on an opposite trajectory having lost three of its last four games, blowing a 17-point lead in a loss to Long Beach State. But first, a special guest joins the show as USC women’s head coach Lindsay Gottlieb comes on to discuss the Trojans' 8-0 start and how they are trying to practice with an eye toward the future as they face off with some lighter opponents than what they will encounter in Pac-12 play. Gottlieb also talks about the impact the three Ivy League grad transfers -- Kayla Padilla, McKenzie Forbes and Kaitlyn Davis -- have had while seamlessly transitioning into new roles than they may have had at their former schools. She also discusses JuJu Watkins' most impressive feat on the court so far this season. Shotgun and Connor then break down the debut of Bronny James, who finished with four points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 16 minutes in front of his father LeBron James and a packed Galen Center. The podcasting duo also look at the positives and negatives of the last week of USC basketball action from both squads and look forward to the next week to preview what lies ahead. For the men, they begin a four-game road swing that begins with a potentially make-or-break matchup at Auburn. 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

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast is back to discuss the commitment of Vanderbilt defensive line transfer Nate Clifton, USC's recent run Crystal Balls and the potential of the Matt Entz hire as USC's linebacker coach. The Cilantro Boys also discuss the latest in the transfer portal and December recruiting. TIME STAMPS: 7:31 Cold Open (Nate Clifton Commits) 26:00: USC Crystal Balls/High School Visitor Recap 57:39: High School Visitor Preview 1:23:05: USC Hires Matt Entz 1:35:54: Transfer Visitors 1:50:38: WR Will Sheppard 2:13:04: Not Unsubstantiated Rumors? 2:33:48: Listener Questions 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 talking about what head coach Lincoln Riley is doing to upgrade his staff on the defensive side of the ball. Riley's first big move was to poach the defensive coordinator from crosstown rival UCLA, bringing over D'Anton Lynn to run the Trojans defense. Another power move by Riley was snagging North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz to be USC's linebacker coach and associate head coach for the defense. Entz has served as the Bison head coach since 2019, winning two national titles at the FCS level. The NCAA Transfer Portal is wide open and the action has been fast and furious. The guys talk about some of the players that have entered the portal from the USC side, the pickups made by the Trojans and what other players could be targets to improve this roster going forward. Bowl preparation is in full swing with the Trojans ready to face off against Louisville in the Holiday Bowl on December 27 in San Diego. There has only been one practice where players were made available but the guys talk about what new QB1 Miller Moss had to say heading into the game. They also talk about the new buzz around the USC basketball program with Bronny James making his debut in the Galen Center on Sunday. The Trojans fell in overtime to Long Beach State, however, spoiling what was an electric atmosphere with everyone coming out to see the son of the NBA's all-time scoring leader LeBron James play. CLICK HERE for 50% 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

The Helium Boys Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino behind the microphones as USC continues to get ready for the Holiday Bowl, which is now two weeks away. While the Trojans haven't taken the field for a game, that doesn't mean there hasn't been news in the jam-packed month of December with the transfer portal whirring in both directions across the nation, the Early Signing Period coming in a week, coaches on the move and players announcing their intentions to enter the NFL Draft and/or skip their teams' bowl game. Shotgun and Chris break down all the latest happenings around the land of Troy. The Helium Boys episode opens with the 'Two-Minute Drill' with each Helium Boy being given the freedom to go in any direction. Shotgun leads off with the power move of USC hiring away North Dakota State national champion head coach Matt Entz to be its linebacker coach. In the holiday spirit (or because of his slowly recovering vocal cords), Shotgun evens does the improbable and 'gifts' some of his two minutes to his podcasting partner. Chris goes down a different avenue with his two minutes, discussing The Peristyle Shop and the latest addition, Helium Boys merchandise. The podcasting duo follow with a deeper look at the hire of Entz and what it means for the Trojans and the defensive staff going forward. They lay out how it is a beneficial situation for everyone involved and contemplate the culture shock of the move from Fargo, ND to Los Angeles, CA for the Entz family. The Helium Boys then discuss the upcoming Holiday Bowl and debate how the coaching staff should/will approach the game with stars like Caleb Williams, Brenden Rice and MarShawn Lloyd already declaring for the draft and/or announcing their intentions to skip the bowl game. The Helium Boys then answer your questions from Twitter discussing how much the USC defense could improve in 2024 under D'Anton Lynn as well as what staff will be helping him try to achieve those improvements. They also answer transfer portal questions, including who better fits for USC: Cam Ward or Will Howard? 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

The USC Triple-Double Podcast -- the first basketball-only podcast to be a part of the Peristyle Podcast family of shows -- returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) breaking down the most recent action from the USC men's and women's basketball teams as well as taking a deep dive assessment of the men's team after the Trojans fell to 5-3 on the season. The undefeated Women of Troy remain ranked No. 6 this week after obliterating another mid-major opponent. The men's team is currently on an opposite trajectory having lost two of its last three games, including a lackluster performance in a marquee non-conference matchup against No. 11 Gonzaga in Las Vegas. The Trojans lost by 13 points despite shooting 47 percent and having only 10 turnovers. It wasn't enough to overcome a 15-2 deficit to open the game and a defensive effort that saw the Bulldogs shoot 52.3 percent. Shotgun and Connor break down both games from last week before looking at where the Trojan squads stand both record and stat wise through the first month or so of the season. The podcasting duo then turns things over to the fans, allowing them to ask questions about the Trojans and what seems to be holding the men's team back, including what head coach Andy Enfield had to say about the team's deficiencies in an exclusive interview with 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 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

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to break down new USC DC D'Anton Lynn and his defensive scheme. The Cilantro Boys also discuss the official opening the NCAA Transfer Portal with the return of the Unsubstantiated Rumors segment. TIME STAMPS: 7:05: Cold Open (DC D'Anton Lynn) 55:07: Defensive Commits React to Lynn 1:06:37: USC's Defensive Staff 1:23:43: New USC Offers 1:31:45: December Visits/Gabriel Reliford Commitment Preview 1:39:11: NCAA Transfer Portal Official Opens 1:49:56: Lincoln Riley Portal Shopping for QB 2:12:57: Unsubstantiated Rumors 2:45:17: Listener Questions 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 the latest edition of Tunnel Vision, USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette are back in studio talking about the big news that USC has hired D'Anton Lynn to be the new defensive coordinator for the Trojans. Head coach Lincoln Riley poached the promising young DC from rival UCLA just a couple of weeks after Lynn held the Trojans to just three rushing yards. The guys also talk about the bowl destination being revealed, who will play in the game, the opening of the NCAA Transfer Portal on Monday and lots more. This is a podcast version of our video show Tunnel Vision that you can find on our Fac ebook or YouTube pages. 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 Helium Boys Podcast returns for a breaking news edition with Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino reacting to the news, first revealed on The Peristyle by USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, of USC hiring defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn away from UCLA. Gerard Martinez also joins the show to give his initial reaction and some quick thoughts on the hire of Lynn. The Helium Boys episode opens with the 'Two-Minute Drill' as each gives his initial reaction to the Trojans' new hire. They podcasting duo then break down what the hire means for the USC defense going forward and what Lynn's first initiative should be when he gets into the office at the McKay Center. They also select a player or two that Lynn should immediately begin working with that could jumpstart a defensive turnaround. After a break, Gerard Martinez joins the show to give his thoughts and an initial break down of the defense. Shotgun and Chris then answer a couple of your questions from Twitter discussing where Lynn falls into the heirarchy of defensive coordinator candidates that appeared to be in the mix for the USC job. To close out the show, Chris and Shotgun put a letter grade on the hire of Lynn. 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

On the third episode of the USC Triple-Double Podcast -- the first basketball-only podcast to be a part of the Peristyle Podcast family of shows -- Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) break down the most recent action from the USC men's and women's basketball teams. The undefeated Women of Troy are ranked No. 6 this week, while the men fell out of the top 25 after suffering a heartbreaking loss to Oklahoma in the final seconds of the Rady Children's Invitational championship game in San Diego. But first, a special guest joins the show as USC women’s assistant coach Wendale Farrow comes on to discuss the addition of No. 1 overall player JuJu Watkins and how her recruitment played out. Farrow also talks about his connection with Lindsay Gottlieb -- a coach he sought out working with -- and his assessment of the 6-0 Women of Troy. Shotgun and Connor then break down the latest USC games before looking at where the Trojan squads stand both record and stat wise through three weeks games. They also discuss the upcoming week of action for the USC teams with the women playing San Diego while the men have a marquee non-conference matchup against No. 11 Gonzaga in Las Vegas. 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

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to primer the upcoming Transfer-Palooza 2023-24 window, discuss the commitment of three-star Clarkston (Mic.) 2024 ATH Desman Stephens and the smoke around DC candidate Tony White from Nebraska. TIME STAMPS: 8:24: Cold Open (Desman Stephens Commits) 24:31: Unsubstantiated DC Rumors, Tony White 1:05:33: December Visitors 1:17:18: Pulse of USC's 2023 Defensive Class 1:32:13: Transfer Portal Primer 1:56:09: 2024 OL Offer 2:00:27: Listener Questions 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 talking about the Trojans football program that has a lot going on following their extremely disappointing 7-5 regular season. Head coach Lincoln Riley is trying to make the most important hire of his USC tenure, a new defensive coordinator that can turn this program into a contender. The Trojans are also awaiting their bowl fate with several possibilities out there including trips to El Paso for the Sun Bowl, San Diego for the Holiday Bowl, Las Vegas for the Vegas Bowl or even staying home for the Los Angeles Bowl. We are also just days away from the opening of the NCAA Transfer Portal so the guys talk about the USC football players that have already entered, which plays could follow suit and jump in the portal and which position groups Riley will be targeting to add to his roster for the 2024 college football season. Plus the give a Trojan hoops update for both the men and the women. 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 the second episode of the USC Triple-Double Podcast -- the first basketball-only podcast to be a part of the Peristyle Podcast family of shows -- Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) break down the start of the season for the Trojans' men's and women's basketball teams. Both USC hoops squads are ranked with the undefeated Women of Troy coming in at No. 8 this week, while the men are ranked No. 23 after a 3-1 start to the season. In their most recent games, the women beat Seton Hall in the Bahamas 64-54 and the men beat Brown at home 81-70. But first, a special guest joins the show as USC men’s basketball associate head coach Chris Capko comes on to discuss the addition of No. 1 overall player Isaiah Collier and what he expects the Trojans can accomplish this season. Capko also details how the coaching staff is working to improve the team's rebounding and getting overall better play on the interior. The long-time Trojans assistant also discusses what that process was like in the offseason when he took a couple of head coaching interviews as well as his future goals. Shotgun and Connor then break down the latest USC games before looking at where the Trojan squads stand both record and stat wise through four games. They also discuss the upcoming week of action for the USC teams with the women staying in the Bahamas to participate in an early-season tournament while the men head to San Diego for a four-team showcase that starts with a matchup against Seton Hall on Thanksgiving. 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

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns for the Thanksgiving episode, talking unsubstantiated defensive coordinator rumors, the recent Desman Stephens Crystal Ball, visitors for the USC-UCLA game, the new 2024 defensive line offer and listener questions. TIME STAMPS 5:28: Cold Open (Desman Stephens Crystal Ball) 13:14: Unsubstantiated DC Rumors 1:00:43: Turkey Talk 1:05:19: UCLA vs. USC Visitors 1:22:18: New 2024 DL Offer 1:28:18: Kameryn Fountain 1:36:55: Friday Night Lights 1:46:42: Listener Questions 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 Helium Boys Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino back behind the microphones to react to USC's abysmal showing in a 38-20 rivalry loss to UCLA in the Trojans final Pac-12 game. Over 108 minutes, the Helium Boys break down the lackluster showing in the Crosstown Showdown that left them feeling like parents that are more disappointed than angry after a child's misdeeds and left the Trojans with a 7-5 record. The Helium Boys episode opens with the 'Two-Minute Drill' as each gives his initial reactions to the Trojans' loss to UCLA and the biggest things that stood out, including the continuation of the same story that has been seen throughout the season with an additional subplot of constantly giving the ball back to UCLA. In the Stock Up/Stock Down segment, the podcasting duo discuss who/what impressed, including Brenden Rice playing angry and collecting his fifth career 100-yard game, freshman defensive lineman Elijah Hughes getting his most extended run of the season and the Superman efforts of Caleb Williams that we've likely seen for the last time in cardinal and gold. The Helium Boys also look into what stocks took a hit over the weekend with USC continuing to have tackling woes on defense and struggling to block up front on the offensive side. Shotgun also poses the question to Chris of which offseason slogan was the worst between the 2012 team's "Prep, Not Hype" and 2023's "The longer it goes, the better we get." They also get diverted and go down a rabbit hole on the Pop Tart Bowl and end up having to present their favorite flavors. Throughout the show, Chris and Shotgun also look forward at USC's impending hire of a defensive coordinator and some of the things the new coach is going to have to address immediately. The Helium Boys then answer your questions from Twitter and Instagram discussing areas/players where USC regressed, how the transfer portal will reshape the Trojans' roster this offseason, preferred offensive systems and whether Jim Leonhard could be "Grinch-like." They also break down their three favorite holidays. Then during the overtime portion of the 'Take It or Leave It' section, Chris questions Shotgun on celebrity Thanksgiving guests and their side dishes of choice. 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

On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together talking about USC's 38-20 loss to UCLA in the Coliseum, closing out what was a once promising college football season in the most disappointing way possible. The Trojans were preseason ranked No. 5 and started off winning their first six games and didn't trail for the first five. Since then USC lost to both of its rivals in uncompetitive games, went 1-5 and once again sported one of the worst defenses in the country. There was great anticipation heading into the 2023 college football season, but it ended up being very difficult to endure and ended on a terrible note with an uncompetitive loss to UCLA. Coach Hyde says the party's over now, Santa Claus didn’t bring any gifts and there is no easy way to make sense of it all. He feels major changes are needed and they are needed immediately, not just with the defensive coordinator but how the entire coaching staff is structured, how recruiting is handled, the overall football philosophy, the entire package. Losing to the Bruins and gaining only three rushing yards is inexcusable. It was the last chance for this team to have some positivity heading into the bowl game and while most Trojan fans anticipated a victory over this UCLA squad that had scored 17 points total in its last two games, that didn’t happen. No bragging rights. No Victory Bell. No momentum going into a bowl game. The defense obviously needs fixing but there are issues on offense and special teams as well. Coach feels the team was dominated on both lines and that is where football games are won, in the trenches. Caleb Williams is a special player but there was far too much pressure on him to succeed. He needs help from the line, the skill players and the coaching staff since he isn’t forced to do everything on his own. As usual the guys answer listener questions via email, text message and voicemail to finish up the show. 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 the latest edition of Tunnel Vision, USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham and Jack Smith are back in studio trying to make sense of an absolute dreadful performance by the Trojans, falling to their rival Bruins 38-20 in a game where it appeared USC wasn't even interested in playing. UCLA had control from the get-go, taking an early 14-0 lead with USC turning it over on downs, punting, fumbling and throwing an interception on its first four possessions. After starting off the season No 5 in the country and getting out of the gates with a 6-0 start, the Trojans have lost five of their last six games and showed almost no signs of life in the two rivalry games against Notre Dame and UCLA. The USC defense has now allowed 419 points on the season, the most ever in Trojan football history. Once again they allowed opponents to hit high water marks with Ethan Garbers throwing his career high in touchdown passes (3) and T.J. Harden with his career high in rushing attempts and yards (22 for 142). It wasn't just the defense that cracked against UCLA, the offense only had three (3) rushing yards and three turnovers while the special teams missed a short field goal, had a kickoff out of bounds and took a bad penalty on a kickoff return that set up a UCLA touchdown. The guys talk about what a disappointing season it has been, if that was the last we've seen of Caleb Williams, where the Trojans could go bowling and lots more. This is a podcast version of our video show Tunnel Vision that you can find on our Fac ebook or YouTube pages. 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 the debut episode of the USC Triple-Double -- the first basketball-only podcast to be a part of the Peristyle Podcast family of shows -- Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) break down the hot starts of the Trojans' men's and women's basketball teams on the debut episode of the USC Triple-Double Podcast. Both USC hoops squads are ranked with the Women of Troy coming in at No. 10 this week, earning their first top 10 ranking in nearly 30 years, while the men were ranked No. 16 after a 2-0 start to the season but are likely to slide in the next rankings release after losing to UC Irvine, 70-60, on Tuesday. But that loss came with some extenuating circumstances, which the triple-double team break down. But first, a special guest joins the show as USC women's basketball head coach Lindsay Gottlieb comes on to talk about her fabulous freshman sensation JuJu Watkins, who is fourth in the nation in scoring averaging 28.3 points per game after the first 10 days of the season. Gottlieb discusses her teams' hot start and how expectations are adjusted after the Trojans defeated then-No. 7 Ohio State in the season opener in Las Vegas. She also talks about the next wave of stars USC landed with a top 10 recruiting class. Shotgun and Connor then recap the start of the season for both Trojan teams, which began with a day-night USC hoops doubleheader sweep in Las Vegas over a pair of Elite Eight teams. Gottlieb's team landed a top 10 upset over the Buckeyes while the men took down a shorthanded Kansas State squad. The triple-double hosts also take a look at Gottlieb's versatile recuiting class. The hosts then look at where the Trojan squads stand both record and stat wise after 10 days. They also discuss the upcoming week of action for the USC teams with the women heading to the Bahamas to participate in an early-season tournament while the men hope for a 'Get Right' game. 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 Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to discuss the commitment of three-star Huntington Beach (Calif.) 2024 OT Justin Tauanuu to USC, take a deep dive on DC candidate Jimmy Lake and talking the recruiting impact of Jimbo Fisher's firing and (potential firing) of UCLA head coach Chip Kelly. TIME STAMPS: 4:39: Cold Open (OL Justin Tauanuu Commits) 27:24: DC Candidate Jimmy Lake 1:02:57: Key Weekend Visitors 1:16:51: Raiding Texas A&M w/ Jimbo Fisher's Firing? 1:35:04: UCLA Parting Ways w/ Chip Kelly? 1:46:01: Week 12: USC vs. UCLA 1:56:01: Friday Night Lights 2:03:36: Listener Questions 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