Peristyle Podcast - USC Trojan Football Discussion

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 getting back to .500 with a 28-20 win over Nebraska in UNLV transfer Jayden Maiava's first start in cardinal and gold. The podcasters also look forward, giving their thoughts on the upcoming matchup against UCLA.

The episode opens with the Helium Boys staple 'Two-Minute Drill' that features Shotgun talking about his excitement about the rivalry game set to take plae this weekend. Chris then takes the 'Two-Minute Drill' reins to discuss some of the traditions missing from his coverage of practices leading up to Saturday's Crosstown Showdown and how Kyle Ford brought back some fire with his mentality about facing off against his former team.

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. The way the ball comes off Maiava's hand and his velocity is discussed as well as an unprecedented streak of good fortune that was bestowed upon the Trojans against the Cornhuskers after having only bad luck for much of this season. Play calling and the run game headed by running back Woody Marks after his career-best performance also get a positive review as do defensive linemen Elijah Hughes and Kameryn Fountain along with others. On the flip side, the Trojans' saw issues with their health after an outbreak of flu cases cut through the locker room. The return and departure of Jacobe Covington as well as the limited playing time of Ja'Kobi Lane are also focused upon in the Stock Down portion.

After a break, the podcast duo answer your mailbag questions discussing Anthony Lucas, Zachariah Branch and Lane. There are also recruiting and hypothetical retention inquiries, and a fun question about who could/should become USC's new Big Ten rival. The episode concludes with Chris quizzing Shotgun with some Take It or Leave Its about the Trojans and then the viability of some famous people wearing jorts.

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In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio talking about the badly needed victory over Nebraska and the successful debut of quarterback Jayden Maiava. The victory brings USC to 5-5 with a victory needed over UCLA or Notre Dame to secure a bowl game.

First up, the Trojans are heading to the Rose Bowl to take on crosstown rival UCLA. The Bruins had won three-straight in the Big Ten including two on the road before falling to Washington on Friday. In the off-season Lincoln Riley stepped up the stakes in rivalry by hiring away defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn and signing safety Kamari Ramsey, cornerback John Humphrey and wide receiver Kyle Ford.

USC's preparation for the game has been impacted by a bout of the flu that has spread through the players and coaches. On Tuesday Riley addressed the media, talking about what he and the team have been going through this week and the hope that they will be fine by Saturday night.

The guys also talk about some of the interesting matchups between the Trojans and the Bruins and give their thoughts on how this one will play out.

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The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast is back early to talk Flipping SZN as five-star QB Husan Longstreet flips to USC from Texas A&M. The Cilantro Boys also talk DL Cash Jacobsen committing, Jayden Maiava's debut and a big visitor weekend with Jahkeem Stewart.

TIME STAMPS:

4:27: Cold Open (Husan Longstreet In, Julian Lewis Out) 

1:24:26: DL Cash Jacobsen Commits 

1:48:39: Official Visitors for Nebraska Week 

2:229:26: Shamar Arnoux Decommits 

2:31:2: DL Georgia Toia 

2:43:37: Listener Questions 

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On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham and Jack Smith are in studio recapping how the Trojans got an important 28-20 victory over Nebraska and the positive first start for UNLV transfer quarterback Jayden Maiava. After losing four of the last five games, the Trojans were able to get back on the right track and finished the game strong against the Cornhuskers. Now USC just needs one win over rival UCLA or Notre Dame to become bowl eligible and get an extra couple of weeks of practice to help prepare this team for next season.

On the defensive side of the ball the Trojans really played well, allowing only 13 points to the Nebraska offense and only 10 points that were not the direct result of USC turnovers.

Before the guys give their thoughts on the game, they welcome in the USC left tackle Elijah Paige who played one of his best games against Nebraska, helping Woody Marks run for 146 yards and allow Maiava to complete over 71% of his passes.

The interview with Paige was conducted in conjunction with House of Victory, an alumni-backed nonprofit collective dedicated to providing a competitive edge in the NIL space for University of Southern California student-athletes.

If you want to help out USC's NIL efforts, you can donate to House of Victory here.

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On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together with the rare opportunity to talk about a big Trojan football victory, following USC's 28-20 win over Nebraska Saturday afternoon in the Coliseum. Both teams came into the game desperate to get a win, with the Huskers losing three-straight and the Trojans dropping four of the last five. The victory brings USC's record to 5-5 with a win over rival UCLA in the Rose Bowl or Notre Dame in the Coliseum necessary to qualify for a post season game.

Coach Hyde gives his thoughts on how USC played following the bye week and what he liked and didn't like from the offense after head coach Lincoln Riley inserted UNLV transfer Jayden Maiava as the starting quarterback. Maiava started off slow but then got things going, finishing with three passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown, but also an ugly pick-6 and fumble deep in USC territory. Hyde talks about his arm strength and his ability to extend plays and pick up yardage with his legs, and how all of that helped Woody Marks and the run game get going.

Defensively this USC defense did its job against a struggling Nebraska offense. The Trojans had five tackles for loss including two sacks and picked off a pair of Dylan Raiola passes including the final play of the game. Coach talks about what he saw from that side of the ball and how that can translate to the final two games of the season.

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On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, Jack Smith and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") were hoping for a chill show following the bye week but nothing is ever chill when you cover the Trojans. The guys will try and focus on previewing this extremely important matchup with Nebraska, with both teams fighting desperately for the privilege of playing in a bowl game. The Huskers are riding a 3-game losing streak, the second-straight Big Ten opponent to have entered the Coliseum after losing three-straight, while the Trojans have dropped four of their last five games.

They will also discuss the major offensive changes both programs made during the bye week, with USC benching Miller Moss in favor of Jayden Maiava at quarterback and Nebraska promoting newly hired offensive analyst Dana Holgorsen to offensive coordinator, calling plays for freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola.

The early signing period is quickly approaching and the Trojans top-10 recruiting class for 2025 is already taking hits, most notably the de-commit of four-star edge rusher Hayden Lowe. The guys weigh in on this recruiting failure and where USC can go from here to help bolster the defensive line through high school recruiting.

USC is also dealing with a minor distraction after being issued a 1-year probation and $50,000 fine from the NCAA for allowing analysts to coach players during 2022 and 2023.

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The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast is here for the tough pill to swallow for USC fans as four-star 2025 EDGE Hayden Lowe flips to Miami. The Cilantro Boys also discuss Nebraska visitors for homecoming and more.

TIME STAMPS

6:52: Cold Open (Hayden Lowe Situation) 

1:12: Nebraska Official Visitors 

1:32:22: Julian Lewis Update 

1:152:27: Kevin Wynn Update 

2:01:00: Listener Questions 

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In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio talking about the breaking news that the USC football program was put on a one year probation and fined $50,000 by the NCAA for illegal coaching by some analysts during 2022 and 2023. The guys talk about this slap on the wrist from everyone's least favorite institution and if these penalties actually mean anything for Lincoln Riley and his Trojan football program.

During the live version of the show, news broke that 2025 4-star edge rusher Hayden Lowe had flipped his commitment from USC to Miami. In real time Ryan and Connor give their thoughts on this bad turn of events for USC football recruiting, including how Lowe talked to Connor after his game on Friday and reaffirmed his commitment to be a Trojan.

They also discuss the Trojans pulling the trigger on alternate uniforms heading into the Nebraska game, throwing back to the 1972 unis from the John McKay era.

Speaking of Nebraska, both USC and the Huskers are desperate for a win so Connor and Ryan talk about what the Trojans can expect to see on Saturday afternoon in this Big Ten Coliseum clash.

The guys also share their thoughts on the passing of former USC head football coach John Robinson and longtime poster on the Peristyle known as nogales.

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Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino return behind the microphones for an expedited episode of the Helium Boys Podcast, a serious non-serious USC football podcast. Coming off a bye week, the Helium Boys are back to preview the Trojans' upcoming Homecoming matchup against Nebraska, a team also going through offensive changes coming off the bye week.

The episode opens with the Helium Boys staple 'Two-Minute Drill' that features Chris, a former kicker, discussing the worst kicking game he's ever covered. Shotgun then takes over 'Two-Minute Drill' to talk about the officiating woes that have plagued college football across the country this season and the subsequent outburst by Utah athletic director Mark Harlan that earned him a $40,000 fine.

Chris and Shotgun then take a look at the USC-Nebraska matchup breaking down the game by key storylines, players, matchups and do a little fill in the blank on how USC wins or loses.

After a break, the podcast duo answer your mailbag questions discussing expectations for this season for the Trojans and the possibility of Lincoln Riley departing USC. The episode concludes with Chris quizzing Shotgun with some Take It or Leave Its about the Trojans and then an overtime period filled with Nebraska state items.

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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 2-0 starts of the USC men's and women's basketball programs and looking forward to the next week of action including a ACC/Big 10 matchup with Cal.

Also special guest USC men's assistant head coach Anthony Ruta comes on to discuss the first week of action in the Eric Musselman era. He talks about the positives and negatives of the first two games, discusses the design of schedule building, including what the Trojans were trying to do with their schedule this season, and breaks down how Musselman and his staff try to teach players in a variety of different styles to be able to reach each player better.

Shotgun and Connor look at where the men and women's programs stand after the first week of play and preview the upcoming week that will see four games played at the Galen Center between the two programs. The Women of Troy welcome a CSUN squad that is one win away from tying its total from last season when it went 3-27 losing 26 games in a row. They then play a unique afternoon matinee matchup against Santa Clara on Friday.

The USC men continue their battle with the state of Texas, facing off against another UT school in UT-Arlington on Wednesday before a strange-to-say ACC-Big Ten matchup against previously familiar foe, California, Sunday evening. However, the Golden Bears, like the Trojans, have a roster that is completely revamped from last season with transfers from all over the country, including Stanford, Vanderbilt, Michigan State, Grand Canyon and others.

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