Ryan and Clinton wrap up the Big Ten portion of their spring previews with a trek through California discussing USC and UCLA

To help the guys break down the Trojans, Marc Kulkin from WeAreSC.com and the Locked on Trojans podcast joins the show. After two seasons that did not look all that different from the Clay Helton era, is Lincoln Riley on the hot seat in 2025? A lot turns over from an offense that was good in 2024, but took a step back from the Caleb Williams era. Can Jayden Maiava be the next Riley Stud QB, or will freshman Husan Longstreet give him a run for his money? Defensively, the unit took a big step forward under new DC D'Anton Lynn but still had issues stopping the run. Can that unit continue progressing in 2025?

Across town in Westwood, UCLA made big waves in the spring portal window by indirectly trading QBs with Tennessee, bringing former 5-start recruit Nico Iamaleava (and his 4-star true freshman younger bronger) back to California. After a surprising 5-7 debut season under new HC Deshaun Foster in 2024, will the new QB help get the Bruins to bowl eligibility?

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