The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to discuss the latest transfer additions of WR Prince Strachan and DB Bryce Fitzgerald. The Cilantro Boys also talk about new 2026 RB commit Shahn Alston, a potential 2025 official visitor and the beginning of a potential local shift in recruiting.

TIME STAMPS:

0:00: Chris Finally Watches the Godfather 

18:47: Cold Open (USC Lands Three Commitments; WR Prince Strachan) 

35:32: NC State Safety Bishop Fitzgerald 

53:47: Four-star 2026 RB Shahn Alston Commits 

1:07:25: Transfer Notes; Emmanuel Pregnon to Oregon 

1:25:34: 2025 Recruiting Note Done 

1:53:42: USC Finally Shifting to West Coast Emphasis? 

2:35:17: Is Hurricane a War Time Consigliere?

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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 men's two game Big Ten win streak and the women's 95-73 victory over Penn State.

After discussing the last week in game action, USC women's basketball assistant coach Willnett Crockett joined the hosts to share more about her journey from Narbonne High School to UConn as a player. Crockett also offered her thoughts on what it's like to work with USC's post players and how special it is for her to coach a local program with such high expectations. 

On the men's side, the Trojans recorded the program's first ranked road win since 2010 when they took down Illinois 82-72 last Saturday. Desmond Claude exploded for 31 points to clinch the victory.

The Trojans led 70-60 with 5:18 to play after a Claude layup, and USC hung on despite Illinois deploying a relentless press. Claude was the hero, but Wesley Yates III and Rashaun Agee were catalysts for the upset victory too. Yates scored 15 points on 7-of-8 shooting to go along with six rebounds and two beautiful assists. Agee scored 13 points, which included making 3-of-5 triples, and he grabbed eight rebounds, which tied for the team high. 

After the Crocket interview, Claude discussed his Illinois performance on the show, and he also broke down his role in USC's 99-89 win over Iowa from Tuesday night.

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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 talk about the latest developments for USC in the transfer portal, including the loss of stalwart offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon along with replacements on the offensive line the Trojans have picked up after Pregnon's departure and the addition of Boise State receiver Prince Strachan.

The episode opens with the Helium Boys staple 'Two-Minute Drill' that features Chris and Shotgun sending their thoughts and condolences along to everyone dealing with struggles, both minuscule and catastrophic, stemming from the fires that have ravaged Los Angeles in the last week. Things get personal as Shotgun also discusses his first trip to the Xfinity Center on the University of Maryland campus where the Women of Troy took down the Terps in a top 10 battle.

Chris and Shotgun then dive into the transfer portal comings and goings, including a long discussion on the offensive line and where the Trojans' depth stands now following the departure of Pregnon and the additions of J'Onre Reed and DJ Wingfield.

After a break, the podcast duo answer your mailbag questions discussing the overall talent level of the current USC roster as well as USC's searches for a linebacker coach and general manager. That leads to a discussion about the addition of inside receivers coach/tight ends coach Chad Savage. There are also questions about the NIL era, where the USC roster is better and worse than last year and where JuJu Watkins stands head and shoulders above others on the basketball court. The Helium Boys also react to the best movie readers saw in 2024.

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In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio to share their thoughts on how this Trojan football team has updated its roster and coaching staff in the early stages of preparation for the 2025 season. The big surprise came following USC's Vegas Bowl victory over Texas A&M, with offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon entering the NCAA Transfer Portal. Pregnon had previously committed to the Senior Bowl before changing his mind and deciding to come back to play for the Trojans again. But at the last minute, as the portal closed for USC players 6 days after the bowl game, Pregnon changed his mind once again and jumped in the portal.

The Trojans did get some help on the offensive line with Syracuse interior offensive lineman J'Onre Reed picking USC as his landing spot. The 6-foot-3, 316 pounder that likes to be known as 'Big General,' started 25 games at center over the last two years for the Orange.

With Zach Hanson moving from tight ends coach to offensive line coach, head coach Lincoln Riley brought in Chad Savage from Colorado State to coach the tight ends and outside receivers. Savage was known for his recruiting with the Rams, rated the top recruiter in the Mountain West Conference by 247Sports over his three seasons.

The guys also talk about USC's continued plans to hire a general manager to help Riley manage this roster in this crazy world of NIL, revenue sharing and of course the NCAA Transfer Portal.

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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 claiming another marquee road victory, ending a six-day road trip with a come-from-behind 79-74 victory over No. 8 and previously undefeated Maryland.

The No. 4 USC women's basketball team is 15-1 on the season and remains perfect in Big Ten after getting a hard-fought win when it seemed like everything was against them. Stars JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen each scored 21 points, but it was the collective efforts of 'The Others' that led the Trojans to the victory with three freshmen stepping up at various times and senior Rayah Marshall closing out the game with elite defense.

Shotgun and Connor look at all aspects of the top 10 victory, briefly discuss the Trojans' 50-point win at Rutgers and look at the USC men's back-to-back losses to Michigan and Indiana that played out in similar fashions with a short-handed Trojan squad fading down the stretch. They also look at where the men and women's programs stand after a week returning to Big Ten action in the new year.

The podcasting duo also looks forward at the upcoming matchups for the men and women. The men face a pair of teams with complete opposite identity as they continue their Midwest trip with a battle against defensive Illinois and former Trojan Tre White before returning home to take on high-octane Iowa. The USC women get a much deserved return home to face off against Penn State and Northwestern.

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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 

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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 Michigan and Nebraska with 20-point victories.

The podcasting duo also looks forward at the men's upcoming matchup against Michigan before the Trojans head on the road for their first true Big Ten road trip while the women will travel all the way across the country once again to take on Rutgers and No. 8 Maryland.

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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 bowl game, starting with what positive developments happen before the team traveled to Las Vegas as Kamari Ramsey and Emmanuel Pregnon announced their returns to the team. Ja'Kobi Lane's wild string of six consecutive receptions going for touchdowns is included as are fellow receivers Makai Lemon and Ford. USC's young offensive line gets its kudos as well.

On the flip side, Shotgun and Chris discuss another up-and-down performance by quarterback Jayden Maiava as well as the confidence of and surrounding Maiava. Then Shotgun goes on a rant about Lincoln Riley's Renaissance Man attempts that have led him to be mediocre in areas he previously thrived. Some younger players that didn't get opportunities in the bowl game and the chance in receiver rotations are also featured.

A discussion about the NCAA transfer portal and the impact of both the losses and acquisitions the Trojans have made since the portal opened leads to some puzzled worries from the podcast collaborators.

After a break, the podcast duo answer your mailbag questions discussing the transfer portal as well as USC's searches for a linebacker coach and general manager. There are also questions about offseason momentum, offensive creativity and involvement of the tight end position. The Helium Boys also react to suggestions for the podcast for 2025 before the episode concludes with Chris quizzing Shotgun with some Take It or Leave Its about the Trojans and an Overtime period focused on New Year's Eve traditions.

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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.

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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 sidelines at Allegiant Stadium.

Now that the 2024 season has come to a close, Coach Hyde looks ahead to what he feels the prospects for the future are and where he feels this program needs to add talent from the NCAA Transfer Portal.

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