Peristyle Podcast - Usc Trojan Football Discussion

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns in the new year to discuss the recruiting impact of new TE/inside receivers coach Chad Savage. The Cilantro Boys also talk about the latest transfer additions and needs. TIME STAMPS: 11:10: Cold Open (OC J'Onre Reed Commits + DJ Wingfield, QB Sam Huard)  55:17: Hurrican Loves JUCO RB Waymond Jordan Jr.  1:24:25: USC's DT Commitments + Defensive Transfer Targets  2:01:32: JUCO 101  2:18:04: USC Hires Chad Savage for TE/Inside WR  2:36:25: USC offers 2025 LB  2:48:02: Four-star 2026 RB Shahn Alston Commitment Preview  2:55:28: 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 Peristyle Podcast's basketball-focused podcast -- returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and Connor Morrissette (aka Mr. Triple Double) breaking down the Women of Troy's big road victory over then-No. 4 UConn before picking up a pair of blowout wins in Big Ten play. Also special guest USC men's assistant coach Quincy Pondexter joins the show to chat about what the Trojans have to do to be competitive and have success when they return to Big Ten play this weekend. He also discusses the impact Wesley Yates III has had since coming to USC from Washington where Pondexter had originally recruited him and his coaching growth as he learns under Eric Musselman for the first year. Shotgun and Connor also look at where the men and women's programs stand after closing out their non-conference schedules strong with the men on a current streak of four consecutive 20+ point wins while the Women of Troy got another marquee win beating UConn and took care of business against both No. 23

Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino are back behind the microphones for another episode of the Helium Boys Podcast, a serious non-serious USC football podcast. The Helium Boys return to break down the Trojans' thrilling come-from-behind, last-second 35-31 victory over Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl and discuss the perpetual redesign of the Trojans' roster for the 2025 season. The episode opens with the Helium Boys staple 'Two-Minute Drill' that features Shotgun discussing the epic finish to Kyle Ford's collegiate career before Chris uses his 'Two-Minute Drill' to focus primarily on his love affair with the Pop Tarts Bowl. That leads to a discussion about the Helium Boys traveling to cover or at least attend the 2025 Pop Tarts Bowl with Chris making the declaration that he will get a Pop Tarts Bowl tattoo in exchange for VIP access/treatment from the Pop Tarts Bowl. Chris and Shotgun then dive into their Stock Up/Stock Down segment looking at the players and themes that saw their stock rise or dip after the b

On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple-Double") are back in studio to recap USC's 35-31 win over Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl, giving the Trojans a 7-6 record that included a 4-5 Big Ten record and two wins over SEC opponents. Training 24-7 late in the third quarter, quarterback Jayden Maiava and the Trojans scored touchdowns on 4 of their next 5 drives, taking the lead with just 8 seconds left in the game to secure the victory. Ryan and Connor give their thoughts on what they saw in Las Vegas, including the roller coaster performance by Maiava, the emergence of freshman running back Bryan Jackson behind a young offensive line and the Trojan defense stepping up with some great second half adjustments. The guys also talk about how this game mirrored USC's opener in Las Vegas, a come from behind win over LSU where USC also scored the game winning touchdown with just 8 clicks left on the clock. CLICK HERE for 50% OFF an annual VIP membership

On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together giving their thoughts on USC's 35-31 victory over Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl. he Trojans finished the season with a 7-6 record, going 4-5 in Big Ten play and bookending the season with victories over SEC opponents in Las Vegas, LSU in the opener and the Aggies to close it out. Coach Hyde has some strong opinions regarding the performance of the team in Vegas, including the play of quarterback Jayden Maiava. The young signal caller had a rough start to the game and made some ill-advised throws that led to a trio of interceptions, but he also showed great leadership late in the game helping the Trojans complete their 17-point comeback win. He also talks about some of the adjustments the USC defense made that led to three-straight stops in the second half, including a short field Aggie possession following a Maiava pick. He also has thoughts on how Lincoln Riley and the team handled themselves on the sidelin

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) previewing No. 7 USC women's basketball's showdown with No. 4 Connecticut and breaking down the last week of action at the Galen Center where the Women of Troy earned their third 50+ point victory and the USC men went 2-0 with a pair of blowout victories. Also special guest USC women's head coach Lindsay Gottlieb joins the show to chat about the upcoming Elite Eight rematch with Geno Auriemma and the UConn Huskies and discuss where the Trojans have shown improvements since losing a marquee matchup against Notre Dame. She also talks about how sophomore sensation JuJu Watkins has improved her game in certain areas that UConn tried to attack last season and how Watkins, Kiki Iriafen and the rest of the Trojans are finding ways to complement each other's game on both the offensive and defensive ends. Shotgun and Connor also look at where the

The Composite Two-Star Recruits Podcast is back after a break to take on the ongoing transfer portal madness with USC commitments, losses and targets. The Cilantro Boys also discuss the recruiting impact of Zach Hanson being promoted to OL coach.  TIME STAMPS 8:34 Cold Open (What is the Transfer Portal?) 21:55: USC's Initial Transfer Commits 45:56: USC Transfer Losses 1:18:00: Visiting Transfers Targets 1:132:58: Major Transfer Targets 1:50:43: JUCO vs NCAA 2:02:20: Zach Hanson Promoted to OL Coach 2:25:50: 2026 DB J Sermons Commits 2:37:11: 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 latest roster and coaching staff movement with the NCAA Transfer Portal opening last week and player movement happening at record rates. The biggest portal news for USC happened on Tuesday with the Branch Brothers announcing they would be the latest Trojans to transfer. Wide receiver Zachariah Branch and safety Zion Branch both were slated to play major roles on this team in 2025, but neither will be wearing Cardinal and Gold going forward after they put their names in the NCAA Transfer Portal. With Zachariah's departure, all four five-star players recruited by Lincoln Riley from the 2022 and 2023 classes have now left the program: Branch, cornerback Domani Jackson, wide receiver Duce Robinson and quarterback Malachi Nelson. USC will also be on the market to hire a new offensive line coach and offensive coordinator with Josh Henson departing to join Barry Odom at Purdue

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 two weeks of action for the USC men's and women's basketball programs, including a Thanksgiving trip to Palm Springs that went very different for each of the squads. Also special guest USC men's assistant coach Will Conroy joins the show to chat about returning to Seattle to take on the school where he set the career assists record and coached at for nine years before taking the job with the Trojans this offseason. Conroy talks about coaching under Eric Musselman and why the coaching staff chose to switch things up in practice after suffering back-to-back losses in the Acrisure Series Thanksgiving week. He also gives a scouting report on new USC four-star signee Jerry Easter. Shotgun and Connor look at where the men and women's programs stand after each picked up its first Big Ten conference win and preview the upcoming week

A quick reaction episode of the Peristyle Podcast as Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette react to USC's 2025 football schedule.  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

Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino return behind the microphones for another episode of the Helium Boys Podcast, a serious non-serious USC football podcast. The Helium Boys are back to break down the changing Trojans roster following the December early signing period and the first two days of the NCAA transfer portal being open. The episode opens with the Helium Boys staple 'Two-Minute Drill' that features Chris having to rein Shotgun in after he goes on a wild tangent before the timer ever starts. Chris and Shotgun then dive into USC's roller coaster Signing Day that saw the Trojans sign Jahkeem Stewart and flip Alex Graham from Colorado, but lose a pair of linebackers with Jadon Perlotte flipping to Tennessee and Madden Faraimo signing with Notre Dame. The podcasters then dive into the first two days of entrants into the NCAA transfer portal from USC with 12 players entering their names. Chris and Shotgun break down the future impact of each of those entrants' departures. After a break, the podcast duo ans

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns for a special episode: the fourth annual National Signing Day LIVE Special, breaking down USC's 2025 cycle and the commitment of five-star DL Jahkeem Stewart. The Cilantro Boys go for five-plus hours discussing the 2025 class, misses, NCAA Transfer Portal and much more. Since this is a live special there are no time stamps for this episode. 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 on the first day of the 2025 Early Signing Period, talking about the Trojans 2025 class that included one huge commitment from a position of need and several late misses including a local four-star linebacker that flipped to a major rival. The guys talk about all of the activity from Wednesday morning and what head coach Lincoln Riley had to say during his signing day presser on campus. They also discuss the breaking news that linebackers coach Matt Entz is leaving his post to become the new head coach at Fresno State. Entz wasn't expected to be on campus long after winning multiple national championships as a head coach at the FCS level, and he departs for the Bulldogs to take a crack at being an FBS head coach. The guys talk about the impact Entz has had during his one season on campus and how his departure played a role on signing day. The NCAA Transfer Portal opens on Monday, so Ryan

Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino return behind the microphones for another episode of the Helium Boys Podcast, a serious non-serious USC football podcast. The Helium Boys are back to break down the Trojans' deflating finish after pushing No. 5 Notre Dame in the Coliseum only to see the game slide through their hands in the final four minutes and the loss of fourth-year junior quarterback Miller Moss to the NCAA transfer portal. The episode opens with the Helium Boys staple 'Two-Minute Drill' that features Shotgun discussing the wildness of rivalry weekend and flag planting before Chris uses his 'Two-Minute Drill' to discuss the atmosphere in the Coliseum late in the fourth quarter when USC was driving to try to tie the game against at top five Irish club. Chris and Shotgun then dive into their Stock Up/Stock Down segment looking at the players and themes that saw their stock rise or dip this week. Action at the 1-yard line is discussed as is quarterback Jayden Maiava's performance through the first 55 minu

On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together giving their end of the season evaluation following the Trojans 49-35 loss to Notre Dame Saturday afternoon in the Coliseum. Coach Hyde is not happy with the way the season played out and really wants to see head coach Lincoln Riley do a detailed evaluation of his entire program this off-season, from his coaching philosophies to his staff, players and even how he interacts with boosters, the fans and the media. The guys start off talk about how this game played out, in similar fashion to the other losses the Trojans have endured in 2024. Coach Hyde wants to see more from this offense than throwing fade routes, a strategy that worked most of the game but then cost USC late with Notre Dame's game-sealing pick-6 in the final minutes of the fourth quarter. Coach says Riley is reluctant to run the football, thinks this team shouldn't be throwing it 50 times a game and when they do pass, he wants to see more variety

On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Jack Smith, Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple-Double") are back for the final recap show of USC football's regular season, a 49-35 defeat at the hands of No. 5 Notre Dame. After playing an even first half, the Fighting Irish looked to be in control late in the game before the Trojans, down 7, had a first and 10 at the ND 21 with under 4 minutes on the clock with a chance to tie the game. Then Cornerback Christian Gray squashed the Trojans comeback dreams, snatching Jayden Maiava's pass out of the air before returning it 99-yards the other way. The guys talk about how this game was a microcosm of the Trojans entire season, with chances at success that ultimately ended in failure. USC played well enough to win in all three phases of the game, but couldn't bring it all together and make the plays to finish the game, a common theme throughout the season. CLICK HERE for 75% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!  Please review, rate

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 latest action from the USC women's and men's basketball teams, including the Women of Troy being harassed from start to finish by a Notre Dame team that showed USC has a lot of work it needs to do to reach the big expectations and aspirations for this season. Shotgun and Connor also look back at USC men's 80-69 victory over Grambling State that was a struggle throughout until the Trojans closed strong, finishing the game on a 13-2 run to improve to 5-1. The podcasters look at where the men and women's programs stand after three weeks of action with plenty of concerns still needing to be addressed by both teams as they try to jell with so many new faces on both rosters. Shotgun and Connor also preview the upcoming weekend of action in the desert as both teams travel to Palm Springs to play in the Acrisure Classic tourname

The Composite Two-Star Recruits Podcast is back (early) to talk about USC football flipping OL Alex Payne and ATH Nela Tupou as early Thanksgiving treats. The Cilantro Boys also talk about USC getting flipped on and a big recruiting weekend for No. 5 Notre Dame. TIME STAMPS 8:33 Cold Open (TE Nela Tupou Flip Commits)  23:55: OL Alex Payne Flip Commits  41:32: Ty Jackson, Duane Morris Flip to SEC  1:01:09: Notre Dame Visitors  1:34:05: Flip Watch  1:44:05: Jahkeem Stewart  1:57:23: Husan Longstreet Falls to Mater Dei  2:08:14: 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

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio for a holiday week edition of the Peristyle Podcast that will also serve as our game preview Tunnel Vision show this week. USC is coming off its 19-13 win over UCLA in the Rose Bowl where the team had the flu. The victory was important for a number of reasons, the rivalry with the Bruins, getting back the Victory Bell and of course becoming bowl eligible. But the level of play wasn't great, with both teams looking like they were ready to give the game to the other side at any moment. The Trojans will need to play a much better brand of football this weekend to have a chance to take down the Fighting Irish in the Coliseum. Notre Dame has won 9 games in a row and are blowing teams out with regularity. The guys talk about this important matchup and what USC would need to do to get the upset win and knock the Irish out of the College Football Playoffs picture. CLICK HERE for 30% OFF an annua

Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino return behind the microphones for another episode of the Helium Boys Podcast, a serious non-serious USC football podcast. The Helium Boys are back to break down the Trojans becoming bowl eligible after a come-from-behind 19-13 victory over UCLA at the Rose Bowl that pushes USC back above .500 at 6-5. They also look forward, giving their thoughts on another rivalry matchup as the Trojans take on No. 5 Notre Dame Saturday in the Coliseum The episode opens with the Helium Boys staple 'Two-Minute Drill' that features Shotgun going stream of consciousness after Chris uses his 'Two-Minute Drill' to discuss the grind this season has been and offer a correction and apology for a mistake he made last year. Chris and Shotgun then dive into their Stock Up/Stock Down segment looking at the players and themes that saw their stock rise or dip this week. Fourth-down stops are discussed after USC had three, including on each of the final two UCLA offensive drives. Makai Lemon and his dynam