Locked On USC - Daily Podcast on USC Trojans Football & Basketball

USC's 2026 recruiting cycle picked up more momentum after securing another one of California's best offensive tackles giving the Trojans 22 commitments in April. The way Lincoln Riley and Chad Bowden have put together the nation's No.1 class, it's beginning to resemble what championship classes look like.  Lincoln Riley's team in 2025 will only go as far as the offensive line takes them. I have a...

USC reached the halfway point of spring camp with the recruits and committed players back watching practice on a hot day that also saw tempers flare. Recruiting took a day off from receiving a commitment, however, there are no "off days" when USC's staff is recruiting for the class of 2026. New leaders emerge every year and this year Ja'Kobi Lane is starting to be more vocal. I have the details in...

Another day at USC and another commitment. The No.1 rated class for 2026 added one more defensive lineman to start the week, and more commitments coming this week. USC has 21 pledges so far and the best are still out there waiting to make decisions. I have all of the latest updates. When it comes to the body count; is the quantity more important than a smaller number of quality bodies? USC is plan...

USC had another solid weekend. Elite prospects were on campus watching practice and then later the Trojans C/O 2026 picked up the No.1 running back in California. Deshonne Redeaux's commitment was the 20th pick-up for Lincoln Riley. I look at a list of players who could be joining this week. Later in the show, I explain the importance of the how and why the way USC does things matter as much as th...

It felt like the old days at USC's spring practice with the sidelines filled with recruits, high school coaches, and lawn chairs hanging out watching the Trojans' spring practice. Some of the top recruits and coaches from schools like St. John Bosco and Sierra Canyon were hanging out. The men's basketball team took on Villanova in the quarterfinals of the Crown Basketball Tournament in Las Vegas;...

Can the Purdue Boilermakers defy the odds in the Big Ten football landscape? With a win total set at just 3.5, the Boilermakers face a challenging season under new coach Barry Odom. This episode dives into bold predictions and hot takes, exploring whether Purdue can surpass expectations. The discussion also covers Ohio State's quarterback situation, with Julian Sayin poised to lead the Buckeyes, a...

USC's recruiting class is multiplying daily. The Trojans 2026 class added another commitment one day after TomTom made his flip from Oregon to USC official. Lincoln Riley and Chad Savage helped Kohen Brown falling love with USC and now he is a member of the No.1 rated recruiting class. Big General J'Onre Reed commands attention when he talks. In the second segment, I explain why The General is thi...

USC had a perfect day starting with another California commitment before practice started. The Trojans officially flipped DT Tom Tom Topui from Oregon. USC's recruiting class is No.1 in the country, and a couple more commitments are anticipated this week. I have a complete recap in segment 1. The Trojans were back in pads for practice and the energy level is heating up with the competition between...

Is the running back rotation obvious already after three spring practice sessions? Some think they know who will be the Trojans' No.1 running back in 2025. The USC running backs room will be 6-deep if everyone sticks around so depth won't be a problem. But what about the touches? USC's GM Chad Bowden was flexing again. He was talking about recruiting and how close the 2025 roster is to being compl...

It's only spring practice but Ja'Kobi Lane is doing things that make people wonder if he's human. In front of Caleb Williams and recruits, Lane was making the impossible, possible. I have some notes from the Trojans 3rd spring practice in the show's first segment. USC's recruiting momentum is hard to stop. The Trojans picked up another defensive lineman following his visit Saturday to watch USC pr...

USC again showed why it's the place to be. The Trojans held the 2nd day of spring camp in front of more elite recruits who saw Drake London show up and watch. I'll tell you which recruits were in attendance. Not only did the recruits get to watch some of the best talent in the country practice, but they also better understood what a day in life at USC looks and feels like. In the second segment, I...

I can't remember the last bad day for USC. The Trojans added another commit to its 2026 recruiting class giving them 16 total with 10 of them from California, and 9 from So Cal. Zach Hanson and the Trojans coaching staff added their 3rd offensive lineman to the class and I have all of the details in the first segment. In the second segment, I explain why I've seen enough of the offensive line room...

USC's recruiting prowess is shaking up the Big Ten landscape. Could the Trojans' 2026 class redefine college football dynamics? With top-tier recruits and a national #1 ranking, USC's potential impact is a hot topic. The episode dives into the pressure cooker of Big Ten coaching, spotlighting figures like Kurt Signetti at Indiana and Ryan Day at Ohio State. The stakes are high, and expectations ar...

USC opened spring camp Tuesday but that was only part of the day's big news. Before practice started there was some recruiting buzz when TomTom Topui showed up. The Trojans have already flipped one Oregon commit and are about to do it a second time in less than 60 days.--And there might be one more on the way. I have all the recruiting updates, notes, and quotes from Spring Camp Day 1 on this epis...

Brandon Lockhart is one of the top high school cornerbacks in the country and he plays down the street from USC's campus. Brandon explains why "USC is the place to be." Brandon is one leaders in the Trojans class of 2026 and when you listen to him explain why he chose USC, it's easy to understand why there is so much recruiting momentum. #usc #uscfootball #uscbasketball #recruiting #chadbowden #tr...

Shahn Alston is one of the best high school running backs in the 2026 recruiting cycle hailing from the state of Ohio. Shahn explains why he chose USC over Ohio St, Penn St., and others. #usc #uscfootball #uscbasketball #recruiting #chadbowden #transferportal, #lasvegasbowl #Trojans #ucla #bruins #notredamefightinirish #notrdamefootball #cfp #collegefootballplayoffs #michiganwolverines #michiganfo...

The Trojans open spring camp in a few days and the offseason workout results are something these untrained eyes look forward to; The defensive line will be heavier in 2025. In the show's first segment, I have the new weights listed for the defensive side of the ball, and then  in the 2nd segment, I talk about the offensive line's weight gains. This week's Friday Rant has some words of advice for G...

Trojan fans have every right to feel happy and not worry about what happens with recruiting right now. USC is in a good place between the offseason changes and staffing additions. The show's first segment focuses on why USC fans can be happy going forward with NIL and recruiting. Chad Bowden and Coach Aaron Amaama, aka Coach Dogg, are helping the Trojans' recruiting efforts with the Poly community...

Deion Sanders' bold proposal for spring football scrimmages could revolutionize college football. Imagine the Florida Gators clashing with rivals in off-season showdowns, boosting fan engagement and team readiness. Is this the future of college sports? Explore the NCAA basketball tournament's controversial selections, with UNC's inclusion sparking debate. Craig Sheeman and other experts weigh in o...

USC canceled its spring football game this season, but would Lincoln Riley be open to playing another team in the spring, similar to the NFL's joint practice sessions? I have my thoughts on why it could and why it won't work in college; That's the first topic of this episode. Last season USC had too many top-end WRs. They have a similar issue in the running back room this season. Who will be the T...

USC is obviously having a very good offseason, highlighted by its No.1 rated recruiting class. But how much does being No.1 in March matter to Trojan fans? In the first segment, I try and quell Trojan fans' anxiety about seeing the early commitments and recruiting success slip away like it did in 2024. In the second segment, I talk about how USC is closing the California State borders when it come...

USC's recruiting efforts are paying off. In this episode I talk about the costs associated with recruiting the best players in California and across the country. The price of being paid to play college sports is expensive and there are taxes to be paid, and not just a financial tax. Today's high school and college players are being paid like the pros, and some are having a tough time adjusting to...

USC's men's basketball wasn't expected to beat Purdue in the B1G 10 tournament and the officials calling the game made sure of it. The Trojans were robbed. The Trojans are getting another commitment to finish the week, and Chad Bowden is quickly becoming the face of the Trojans football program. He sat down for another interview and I have the latest quotes and what they mean. And in the show's fi...

Are the Big Ten's top coaches feeling the heat? With the college football season in full swing, the spotlight is on the Big Ten Conference, where coaching legends like Lincoln Riley and Kirk Ferentz face mounting pressure. As the NCAA basketball tournament looms, predictions are flying about which teams will rise or fall. Join hosts Jacob Goins, Roman Tomashoff, and others as they dissect the pote...

Sometimes it takes losing to admit that doing things your way isn't the best way to do things. USC lost 6 games in 2024 and they learned the hard lesson. USC made the necessary moves this offseason, but why did it take so long to make the moves necessary? 15 Trojans took part in USC's Pro Day in the rain and I have some notes and their results with a month left before the NFL Draft. Mens Hoops sur...