Peristyle Podcast - USC Trojan Football Discussion

The Helium Boys Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino back behind the microphones to break down and react to Miller Moss being named the Trojans' starting quarterback after USC announced Lincoln Riley's decision Monday evening. The podcast also features an assessment of other notable position battles for the Trojans as they head into mock game week with the season opener less th...

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio chatting with sophomore defensive end Braylan Shelby . USC is looking for a significant improvement on defense and Shelby could play a key role, coming off the edge and putting pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Last season Shelby played rush end in all 13 games for the Troja...

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts  Ryan Abraham  and  Connor Morrissette  (aka "Triple Double") are back to recap the first two weeks of USC fall camp 2024, with the team utilizing a new and improved Howard Jones Field featuring a full 100-yard turf field that showcased most of the action. Much of the focus has been on new defensive coordinator  D'Anton Lynn  and the new-look defense...

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back to recap the first week of USC fall camp 2024, with the team utilizing a new and improved Howard Jones Field featuring a full 100-yard turf field that showcased most of the action. The Trojans got things started last Friday and then put full pads on for the first time on Thursday. We i...

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns as four-star 2025 OT Carde Smith commits to USC. The Cilantro Boys also discuss the Trojans holding an open fall camp practice and Collective merge among USC's NIL space. TIME STAMPS: 3:18: Cold Open (OT Carde Smith Commits) 33:28: Listener Question 48:33: Cilantro Saturday at USC Open Practice 1:13:22: 5-star WR Jerome Myles Top 10 1:23:05: USC Coll...

On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together talking about the how the USC Trojans have navigated the off-season as they are preparing for their first season in the massive Big Ten conference. With fall camp kicking off late last week, Coach Hyde wants to see the team be much more physical at practice to get the squad ready for an upgrade in...

Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino come together for the final installment of a three-part special behind-the-scenes series of the Helium Boys Podcast. The Helium Boys work through the process of compiling and debating the top 10 spots for the initial summer ranking of USCFootball.com's Top 30 Most Important Trojans' list for the 2024 season. For the fifth year in a row, the USCFootball.com staff...

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back to recap what was a packed USC media day on Wednesday, with all of the Trojan assistant coaches and nearly 50 players coming out in their game jerseys to chat with the media. Ryan and Connor were on campus for the event along with Chris Trevino and RJ Abeytia and between them they were...

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to discuss the recent USC commitments of five-star 2026 LB Xavier Griffin, 2026 local three-star CB Joshua Holland and 2025 four-star LB Jadon Perlotte. The Cilantro Boys also talk underclassmen BBQ and more. TIME STAMPS 6:07: Cold Open (5-star LB Xavier Griffin Commit) 36:53: Four-star 2025 LB Jadon Perlotte Commits Mid-Recording 52:45: Three-star 2...

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back to recap the Trojans first Big Ten Media Day with Lincoln Riley , Miller Moss , Kamari Ramsey and Jonah Monheim representing USC in Indianapolis. Ryan and Connor discuss everything Riley and the players had to say including Riley talking about the Notre Dame series, championship expect...

The Helium Boys Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling, Chris Trevino and honorary Helium Boy Connor Morrissette behind the microphones to break down and react to USC's first-ever appearance at Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The trio talk about their takeaways and impressions from listening to and talking with USC head coach Lincoln Riley, quarterback Miller Moss, offensi...

Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino are back together for a special behind-the-scenes edition of the Helium Boys Podcast. The Helium Boys work through the process of compiling and debating spots No. 11 through 20 for the initial summer ranking of USCFootball.com's Top 30 Most Important Trojans' list for the 2024 season. For the fifth year in a row, the USCFootball.com staff is counting down the To...

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio with Vanderbilt transfer defensive lineman Nate Clifton joining the show. The 6-foot-4, 289 pound senior comes to Los Angeles from Nashville with a ton of experience at a position of critical need for the Trojans. In his five seasons at Vanderbilt he played in 43 games with 3...

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast is back to discuss USC landing four-star 2025 speedster Tanook Hines, linebacker Madden Faraimo and the return of EA Sports College Football. TIME STAMPS 8:05: Cold Open (WR Tanook Hines Commits) 34:44: LB Madden Faraimo Update 55:11 Listener Question 1:04:16: Upcoming Commitment Announcements 1:23:30: Julian Lewis Saga Continues 1:36:45: EA Sports College F...

Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino are back together for a special behind-the-scenes edition of the Helium Boys Podcast. The Helium Boys work through the process of compiling and debating spots No. 21 through 30 as well as the First Five Out for the initial summer ranking of USCFootball.com's Top 30 Most Important Trojans' list for the 2024 season. For the fifth year in a row, the USCFootball.com...

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to break down USC's DOUBLE commitments from 2025 wide receiver Corey Simms and offensive tackle Elijah Vaikona. The Cilantro Boys also discuss USC surging for linebacker Riley Pettijohn and a new Crystal Ball. TIME STAMPS: 3:30: Cold Open (WR Corey Simms Commits)  42:04: OL Elijah Vaikona Commits  55:46: Listener Question  1:08: 24: NCAA Football Dyn...

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham is back in the studio with Mississippi State transfer cornerback DeCarlos Nicholson joining the show. During the last two years in Starkville Nicholson appeared in 25 games with 7 starts and recorded 47 tackles, including 4 for loss and 3 pass breakups. He transferred to USC in December and participated in spring practice including an imp...

The USC Triple-Double Podcast returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling  and  Connor Morrissette  (aka Mr. Triple Double) talking about the first look at USC men's basketball's completely new roster in action following a pair of practices open to the media. A jealous Shotgun peppers Connor with questions about what he observed during the practices of both the new coaching staff and all the new playe...

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to discuss USC landing three-star 2025 Georgia cornerback Shamar Arnoux over Auburn and Florida State. The Cilantro Boys also recap the final official visitor weekend of the summer and look ahead for the 2025 class. TIME STAMPS: 10:23: Cold Open (Shamar Arnoux Commits)  29:33: Listener Question  38:56: Recapping Final Official Visitor Weekend  1:36:0...

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio with UNLV transfer quarterback Jayden Maiava joining the show. The Mountain West Freshman of the Year from Las Vegas comes to USC after a stellar redshirt freshman season as a Rebel, completing 224 of 353 passes for 3,085 yards and 17 touchdowns with 10 interceptions and rush...

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to break down the massive decommitments from five-star defenders Isaiah Gibson and Justus Terry. The Cilantro Boys also preview the Golden Hour official visits, Julian Lewis at Elite 11 and five-star DL Jahkeem Stewart returning to L.A. TIME STAMPS: 6:39: Cold Open (Isaiah Gibson, Justus Terry Decommit)  46:47: Listener Question  1:12:57: June 21st V...

The Composite Two-Star Recruits return break down USC's commitment from local four-star DL Hayden Lowe, multiple emojis off a big official visit weekend and the first Rising Stars Elite Camp. TIME STAMPS 3:21: Cold Open (Hayden Lowe Commits) 17:17: Emoji Lecture 34:48: Listener Questions 48:11: June 7th Visitor Recap 1:43:45: June 15th Preview? 1:48:27: June No Shows 1:54:41: Gus Cordova Shuts Dow...

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio taking a look at USC's post-spring roster as the Trojans head into the 2024 season, the first in the new-look Big Ten conference. The guys start off breaking down the players head coach Lincoln Riley picked up in the spring transfer window with former UCLA wide receiver Kyle...

Shotgun Spratling  and  Jack Smith  return on the Dedeaux Download Podcast to wrap up the 2024 USC baseball season with Trojans' head coach Andy Stankiewicz joining the show to provide insights as we look back at a Trojans' season on the road with USC not having access to their home field on campus. Stankiewicz talks about the Trojans' pain of coming so close to a regional berth for the second yea...

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back in studio talking about the latest news and notes around the USC football program and college football in general. The guys talk about the Trojans playing Notre Dame every year now that USC is in the Big Ten and what they think about the reports that Lincoln Riley and the athletic depa...