Peristyle Podcast - Usc Trojan Football Discussion

USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast continue a special series of USC 2025 Spring Camp Positional Previews with the linebackers. Peristyle analysts Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette break down the linebacker room going into spring, which is headlined by a new coach, returning star power but limited depth. They also look at the room's strengths/weaknesses for spring, early starting projections and one question from the fans about the position group. 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

USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast continue a special series of USC 2025 Spring Camp Positional Previews by moving on to the defensive side of the ball. Peristyle analysts Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette break down the cornerback room going into spring with its key losses and young talent. They also look at the room's strengths/weaknesses for spring, early starting projections and one question from the fans about the position group. CLICK HERE for 30% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!  Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! 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/adchoic

USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast continue a special series of USC 2025 Spring Camp Positional Previews by moving to the safety position. Peristyle analysts Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette break down the safety room going into spring with its star potential and depth concerns. They also look at the room's strengths/weaknesses for spring, early starting projections and one question from the fans about the position group. CLICK HERE for 30% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!  Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! 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 returns to discuss USC football landing a Top 100 four-star Richardson (Tex.) 2026 DL Jaimeon Winfield. The Cilantro Boys also discuss the All-22/Elite 11 Regional in SoCal over the weekend. TIME STAMPS 2:51: Cold Open (DL Jaimeon Winfield Commits) 20:08; Favour Akih Top 3 58:11: All-22 Recap 1:00:41: Visitor Notes 1:23:47: 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 NCAA tournament seeding and upcoming matchups that will be hosted at the Galen Center as well as the men's Big Ten Tournament run, including some baffling whistles from the Big Ten officials once again. USC associate head coach Beth Burns then joins the show. She talks about the Trojans' bouncing back from their loss in the Big Ten Tournament championship and how she thinks the team will prepare and respond heading into the NCAA tournament. She chats about how the coaching staff gets ready for opponents in the NCAA tournament and the advantages of playing at home. Burns also discusses the impact of Kennedy Smith on USC's defensive success and talks about the strides JuJu Watkins has taken this season to become an elite performer on both ends of the court. Shotgun and Connor then look at where both Troj

USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast continue a special series of USC 2025 Spring Camp Positional Previews with the offensive line. Peristyle analysts Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette break down the offensive line room going into spring with its key losses, big returners and transfer pickups. They also look at the room's strengths/weaknesses for spring, early starting projections and one question from the fans about the position group. 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 returns with Shotgun Spratling and new podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down USC baseball's first Big Ten wins after the Trojans take series in Ann Arbor where they won handily, rallied for a one-run victory and then got run-ruled to drop the finale. Shotgun and Kasey break down all the action, looking at the positives of the Trojans stopping their losing streak behind Adrian Lopez again coming up with a big hit while Brayden Dowd and Caden Hunter helped set the tone to the weekend. The podcasters also look at three negatives on each side, including the black hole that has becoming the Sunday starting pitcher role and the uncompetitive fight of USC on Sunday. After a break, sophomore outfielder Brayden Dowd joins the show to discuss his homecoming trip to Michigan, where his sister was a volleyball players and where he had a bevy of family and friends coming out to watch him play in his home state. He talks about how he expected to get away from the Midwest with his commitm

USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast continue a special series of USC 2025 Spring Camp Positional Previews with the wide receivers. Peristyle analysts Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette break down the receiver room going into spring with its key losses but big star potential at the top. They also look at the room's strengths/weaknesses for spring, early starting projections and one question from the fans about the position group. 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

USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast continue a special series of USC 2025 Spring Camp Positional Previews with the tight end room. Peristyle analysts Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette break down the tight end position going into spring with its deep talent pool itching for a breakout campaign. They also look at the room's strengths/weaknesses for spring, early starting projections and one question from the fans about the position group. 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

USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast continue a special series of USC 2025 Spring Camp Positional Previews with the running back room. Peristyle analysts Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette break down the running back position going into spring, which is headlined by some exciting new transfers. They also look at the room's strengths/weaknesses for spring, early starting projections and one question from the fans about the position group. 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 returns with Shotgun Spratling and new podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down a string of losses as the USC baseball program hits the skids with a six-game losing streak, including a sweep at home against No. 10 Oregon in the first-ever Big Ten games played by the Trojans. Shotgun and Kasey break down all the action, looking at the positives of Brayden Dowd and Ethan Hedges at the top of the lineup as well as Adrian Lopez breaking loose with five hits in the last two games. They also look at three negatives on each side, including roles still in the progress of being defined and Bryce Martin-Grudzielanek needing to bust out of a 2-for-23 slump. After a break, Shotgun and Kasey take a look at where exactly the Trojans stand after their six-game losing streak, including their record, conference mark, RPI and in the national rankings for key statistics. The podcast then previews USC's first Big Ten road trip as the Trojans head to Ann Arbor to take on a 9-6 Michigan team that h

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns as USC goes on a 2026 commitment heater with four-star Utah OL Esun Tafa, four-star Top247 WR Trent Mosley and massive three-star OL John Fifita. The Cilantro Boys also talk new offers, recent visits and what's on the horizon for the class. TIME STAMPS: 3:41: Cold Open (WR Trent Mosley Commits) 27:59: OL Esun Tafa Commits 51:29: OL John Fifita Commits 1:03:58: LB Recruiting 1:15:44: EDGE Richard Wesley Reclassifies to 2026 1:20:10: Recent Unofficial Visitors 1:43:06: Official Visitor Updates/New Offers 1:46: 13: What's Next in 2026? 2:19:58: 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

USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast begin a special series of USC 2025 Spring Camp Positional Previews, starting with the Trojan quarterback room. Peristyle analysts Chris Trevino and Connor Morrissette break down the quarterback position going into spring camp with returner Jayden Maiava and two new additions. They also look at the room's strengths/weakness for spring, early starting projections and one question from the fans about the position group. 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 -- 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 Ten Tournament run, including the disappointing final 20 minutes of the championship game when the Trojans couldn't buy a bucket, blowing a 13-point lead in a 72-67 loss to rival UCLA while the Trojan men were also beat by the Bruins but in a much more embarrassing fashion. USC freshman guard Avery Howell then joins the show. She talks about the Trojans' difficult loss in the Big Ten Tournament championship and how she thinks the team will use the loss as they move forward toward the NCAA tournament. She chats about how she has tried to fit with the Women of Troy this season despite joining the group late in the summer after being an alternate with Team Canada. Howell also discusses her three-point shooting and the work she has put in, beginning while she was still in high school to turn that aspect f

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 how the USC women clinched the Big Ten regular-season championship with a thumping of No. 2 UCLA at Pauley Pavilion while the Trojan men snapped a five-game losing streak. It was a huge week for the women with JuJu Watkins earning Big Ten Player of the Year honors and Lindsay Gottlieb winning the conference's Coach of the Year award. Kiki Iriafen and Watkins were unanimous first-team All-Big Ten picks, Rayah Marshall and Watkins made the conference's All-Defense team and Kennedy Smith made the Big Ten's All-Freshmen team.  On the men's side, Desmond Claude returned to form scoring 25 points and dishing out a career-high 11 assists in a 92-61 win over Washington Wednesday night after being held to just one point in the Trojans' road loss at Oregon. Chibuzo Agbo added 26 points in the win over the Huskies while Rashaun Agee pl

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to discuss GM Chad Bowden's roundtable and if 2026 is the best California class in two decades. The Cilantro Boys also talk new offers, official visit updates and much more. TIME STAMPS: 4:24: Cold Open (Best California Class in 20 Years?) 1:02: USC Aims to Sign Largest Class in Program History 1:19: DB Havon Finney Reclassifies to 2026 1:45:24: Updated 2026 Top247 1:54:12: New Offers, Official Visit Additions 2:05:13: Updated 2026 Targets Lists 2:26:00: 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 returns with Jack Smith, in his final USCFootball.com podcast appearance, and Shotgun Spratling breaking down a strong weekend for the USC baseball team after wins over Big East favorite Connecticut and national power No. 14 Vanderbilt before a loss to rival UCLA in the finale of the tournament formerly known as the Dodgertown Classic. Shotgun and Jack break down all the action, looking at the Trojans' outstanding Cadens starting pitching duo of Caden Hunter and Caden Aoki as well as discussing the success of the bottom of the lineup. USC head coach Andy Stankiewicz then joins the show to talk about the Trojans getting off to a much better start to the 2025 season at 9-2 so far than last year when they were 4-12 through the first four weeks. He discusses what a win over Vanderbiilt means and why he didn't try to check his team showing emotion after the victory over the Commodores. Stankiewicz also provides an injury update on sophomore outfielder Kevin Takeuchi and breaks down ho

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio talking about their sit down with new USC general manager Chad Bowden. On Monday morning some USC football media members gathered in Heritage Hall with a unique opportunity to sit down with Bowden and ask him questions about his first 30 days on campus and what his plans are for the program going forward. Ryan, Connor and Chris Trevino were all in attendance, asking questions and listening to what Bowden had to say. The guys share their thoughts on Bowden's recruiting philosophies, including how he wants USC's 2026 high school recruiting class to be the biggest in school history, how he wants to really focus on California prospects and the impressive personnel staff he, athletic director Jen Cohen and head coach Lincoln Riley have put together to help make the football roster elite. CLICK HERE for 30% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!  Please review, rate and subscribe to

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 another pair of ranked wins for USC women's basketball as they sit at No. 4 in the top 25 rankings and look at the current plight of the men's team, who has lost six of seven. USC women's basketball senior forward Rayah Marshall then joins the show to discuss her journey from Lynwood (Calif.) to becoming the heartbeat of the Women of Troy as both the team's on-the-court enforcer but also as a caretaker to her teammates. She previews USC's monumental clash with No. 2 UCLA on the road on Saturday where she and head coach Lindsay Gottlieb will try to get their first wins in Pauley Pavilion. She also discusses guarding Lauren Betts and where she ranks among the toughest bigs Marshall has had to guard. Marshall also discusses what a Big Ten regular-season title would mean and what its been like as a local product helping her home

Shotgun Spratling and Jack Smith return on the Dedeaux Download Podcast to break down a second strong week to open up the 2025 USC baseball season with the Trojans picking up four wins and improving to 7-1 overall, finding ways to win close games against Big West foes UC Irvine and Cal State Fullerton, dominating Cal State Bakersfield and splitting a pair of hard-fought games on the road at Rice. Shotgun and Jack break down all the action, comparing the Trojans' strong start to the opening of the 2024 season when USC couldn't seem to get over the hump in close games early in the season. They discuss the standouts of the 4-1 week, including relievers Grant Govel and Garren Rizzo, who each had impressive scoreless outings. Fourth-year junior shortstop Bryce Martin-Grudzielanek then joins the show to talk about his hot start to the season as he's hitting .323 with seven RBIs and knocked his first homer on Tuesday. BMG talks about being able to get out on the new Dedeaux Field for the first time Wednesday and di