Trojan Talk Podcast

Former USC quarterback Max Browne offers a player's perspective on the ever-changing outlook for the 2020 college football season as he and co-host Ryan Young react in real time to the news Monday that the Big Ten (and maybe the Pac-12) could be giving up on hopes for a fall football season. They discuss the broader implications on what this means for college football moving forward, and Browne th...

This may be one of the only interviews USC offensive coordinator Graham Harrell has done in the last year in which he wasn't asked about QB Kedon Slovis. No, we wanted to cover fresh ground with the Trojans OC, including the pivotal moment that launched his rapid rise in the coaching business, his time with the Green Bay Packers and relationship with Aaron Rodgers, a good Mike Leach anecdote of co...

USC safety Isaiah Pola-Mao talks COVID-19 testing protocols, whether he thinks any USC players will opt out of the season over health concerns, his personal expectations in this new Trojans defense and what he learned working with his famous uncle Troy Polamalu this summer.   Then, Rivals recruiting analyst Adam Gorney joins the podcast to discuss his takeaways after reporting a week-long series o...

USC running backs coach Mike Jinks joins the podcast to discuss his approach to managing one of the deepest positions groups on the team in 2020 and the area he's seen Markese Stepp progress in the most, plus a look back at his career path from state championship-winning high school coach in Texas to FBS head coach and then to USC. Also, USC QB commit Miller Moss joins the show to reflect back on...

Former USC quarterback Max Browne discusses the tragic passing of his former teammate Max Tuerk and the celebration of life held last weekend that featured a number of former Trojans. Browne also gives his take on USC's two QB commits, Miller Moss and Jake Garcia. Then we go in-depth with new USC special teams coordinator Sean Snyder in a wide-ranging interviews about what he learned from working...

USC offensive line coach Tim Drevno offers great insight into his expectations for the Trojans 2020 offensive line, the likely replacements at both tackle spots, the incoming OL recruit he feels is the most underrated, what he prioritizes in scouting recruits and why he initially got into coaching. Also, USC baseball coach Jason Gill joins us to talk about Trojans pitcher Kyle Hurt being drafted i...

We touch on the big news of the week as USC welcomed Trojans legend Reggie Bush back to the univeristy and program after a 10-year exile. Hear from USC athletic director Mike Bohn about that decision. Then we have interviews with USC defensive line coach Vic So'oto about the Trojans new defense and his coaching mentality, and new Trojans quality control analysts/former stars Hayes Pullard and Chri...

Four-star quarterback Miller Moss announced his USC commitment on Monday. The top-100 overall national prospect went in-depth with us about that decision, how he decided the Trojans were the best fit for him, his thoughts on coming in with fellow 4-star commit Jake Garcia and their future competition, the significance of growing up a USC fan and much, much more. Also, Rivals recruiting analyst Ada...

We welcome USC senior associate athletic director/chief of staff Brandon Sosna and Trojans cornerback Chris Steele to the podcast. Sosna offers his perspective on the ever-evolving optimism for USC playing a full 2020 football season, the Trojans football schedule strategy and what went into the Ole Miss home-and-home agreement, and he takes some questions from our subscribers. And then Steele sha...

USC star quarterback Kedon Slovis headlines the podcast, discussing the health of his throwing elbow, his reaction to the JT Daniels transfer portal news last month and his perspective now looking back on this past year, going from an underrated 3-star prospect to a breakout star in college football.  Then, Rivals analyst Adam Gorney joins the podcast to take some heat for that 3-star ranking for...

Four-star ATH Julien Simon (Tacoma, Wash.), who committed to USC on Sunday as an inside linebacker, goes in-depth with us on his decision, why the Trojans were the right fit, why inside linebacker is his position of choice, what players on the roster he's already close to and much more. 

USC 4-star RB commit Brandon Campbell discusses his efforts to help the Trojans land 4-star WR commit Quay Davis, the other prospects he's trying to coax to LA with him and more. Then, Yahoo Sports senior NFL reporter Terez Paylor talks about the fits for USC draftees Austin Jackson and Michael Pittman, and LA Times college football reporter Brady McCollough breaks down the NCAA's Name Image Liken...

We discuss the news of the day -- No. 1 overall prospect Korey Foreman's de-commitment from Clemson and what it means for USC -- with Rivals analyst Adam Gorney. Trojans analyst and former QB Max Browne gives his thoughts on what athletes are going through during this pandemic and his reaction to JT Daniels' NCAA transfer portal decision. St. John Bosco coach Jason Negro talks about USC OL commit...

Co-hosts Ryan Young and Max Browne, the former USC QB and Trojans analyst, discuss their main takeaways from the press conferences this week with USC's new assistant coaches, and they break down each position and the most compelling storylines heading into spring practice.

USC football analyst Max Browne breaks down what he expects to see from new defensive coordinator Todd Orlando in 2020 and how his scheme fits the Trojans' personnel. Browne and co-host Ryan Young also debate what USC is going to do on the offensive line in replacing both of its tackles, as well as reaction to the Trojans letting go of three defensive assistants. Lastly, we preview what to expect...

USC football analyst Max Browne makes his return to weigh in on the state of the program now that the dust has settled from AD Mike Bohn's announcement that Clay Helton will remain as head coach. Browne and co-host Ryan Young also dole out their 2019 regular-season awards. And, some recruiting talk in advance of the early signing period later this week.

USC football analyst and former QB Max Browne gives his detailed breakdown of the matchup with UCLA and why he and co-host Ryan Young agree the Trojans should roll to a convincing victory Saturday. They also have yet another Clay Helton discussion as the head coach's future remains the overarching storyline for this program.

USC football analyst and former QB Max Browne debates and discusses with co-host Ryan Young what the Trojans do at quarterback in 2020, how freshman Kedon Slovis is creating an interesting dilemma with his excellent play down the stretch and what it all means for JT Daniels.  Plus, the guys discuss whether USC's strong finish to the season so far makes an impact on Clay Helton's future.

USC football analyst Max Browne was on the 2013 Trojans team under interim head coach Ed Orgeron, who was not retained after the season and is now leading No. 1 LSU to the top of college football. Max shares some behind the scenes recollections from that time and how the players felt about the decision to part ways with Orgeron. Max and co-host Ryan Young also discuss the Trojans' decision this we...

USC football analyst Max Browne joins co-host Ryan Young to again discuss Kedon Slovis' stat-stuffing freshman season, as well as why it was important long-term for the Trojans to get freshman WR Drake London so involved. Plus, Browne critiques the USC defense, offers some special teams perspective and weighs in on whether UCLA can upset Utah and renew some Pac-12 hopes for the Trojans.

USC football analyst Max Browne gives a detailed matchup breakdown of the Trojans' clash with Arizona State, and he and co-host Ryan Young give their first impressions of new USC athletic director Mike Bohn.

USC football analyst and former QB Max Browne and co-host Ryan Young have the Clay Helton discussion and share thoughts on expected new AD Mike Bohn and more.

Former USC QB and now Trojans analyst Max Browne breaks down the matchup with Oregon this week, and co-host Ryan Young gives his weekly hot takes to see which ones Browne buys or sells.

Co-hosts Ryan Young and Max Browne, the former USC quarterback and now Trojans analyst, debate USC's 2020 QB situation as freshman Kedon Slovis continues to impress. The guys also discuss the offensive wrinkles shown against Colorado and whether they're sustainable, as well as concerns over the defense moving forward.

USC football analyst Max Browne joins co-host Ryan Young to preview the Trojans' matchup with Colorado and why this looks like a prime opportunity for an offensive breakout. Also, the guys debate who is USC's defensive MVP and some other hot takes.