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EPISODE 93 USC MOST IMPORTANT PLAYERS 26 30 TROY TALK TOP PLAYERS In this episode of the Troy Talk podcast, host Troy introduces a new series focusing on the top 30 most important players for the upcoming USC football season. He emphasizes the subjective nature of player rankings and discusses the importance of various positions on the team. The episode features player analysis, including honorabl...

Episode 92 USC's New Defense Explained! | Gary Patterson's 4-2-5 | USC FootballIn this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy and former Michigan defensive lineman and friend of the podcast, Will Heininger delve into Gary Patterson's 4-2-5 defensive scheme and its implications for USC football. They discuss the complexities and strengths of the defense, the critical role of the ni...

EPISODE 91 DID WE GET IT RIGHT USC HIRES GARY PATTERSONIn this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy discusses the recent hiring of Gary Patterson as the new defensive coordinator for USC football. He provides a brief history of Patterson's impressive tenure at TCU, where he was the winningest coach of all time and a Hall of Fame inductee. Troy highlights Patterson's staple 4-2-5 def...

EPISODE 90 USC Football Transfer Portal Recap | 2026 In this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy dives into the recent developments surrounding USC sports, particularly focusing on the transfer portal and its implications for the upcoming season. He discusses the closure of the transfer portal and evaluates USC's performance in acquiring new players, highlighting both the successes and...

EPISODE 86 TRANSFER PORTAL YEAR IN REVIEW USC FOOTBALL In this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy reviews the impact of the transfer portal on USC's 2025 football season. He analyzes the players who left and joined the team, discussing their performances and contributions. The conversation covers various positions, including quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, offensi...

EPISODE 88 USC TRANSFER PORTAL TARGETS WIDE RECEIVER In this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy discusses the current state of USC's wide receiver roster and evaluates potential transfer portal targets. He highlights the need for a strong receiver to complement the young talent on the team, focusing on key players like Cam Coleman, Nick Marsh, Jace Brown, DeAndre Moore, Ian Strong, and Da...

EPISODE 87 USC TRANSFER PORTAL TARGETS LINEBACKERSIn this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy discusses the current state of USC football during the offseason and the transfer portal, focusing on the linebacker position. He analyzes the performance of current players and identifies potential transfer portal targets that could strengthen the team. The conversation emphasizes the importance...

EPISODE 86 USC VS TCU EMERGENCY RECAPIn this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy recaps the USC football team's final game of the season against the TCU Horned Frogs in the Alamo Bowl. He discusses the disappointing outcome, analyzing the game, coaching decisions, and player performances. Troy emphasizes the need for improvement in the red zone and critiques the defensive strategies em...

EPISODE 85 USC VS TCU Alamo Bowl Football Preview In this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy previews the Alamo Bowl matchup between the USC Trojans and the TCU Horned Frogs. Despite several key players missing from both sides, Troy tells you why he's excited for the game, the key players to watch for on both teams, what he wants to see from USC, and a game prediction. #usc #uscfootba...

EPISODE 82 CFB PLAYOFFS PREVIEW SHOW with USC AND MICHIGAN SEASON RECAPIn this episode of the Troy Talk podcast, hosts Troy and former Michigan defensive lineman Will Heininger discuss the current state of college football, focusing on the USC and Michigan seasons, coaching changes, and the playoff selection process. They delve into the implications of recent coaching firings, the impact on recrui...

D'Anton Lynn to Penn St.? | USC Football News In this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy Rice discusses the recent rumors surrounding USC's defensive coordinator Danton Lin, including potential interest from Penn State. He analyzes Lin's performance at USC, comparing it to his successful tenure at UCLA, and highlights the challenges faced by the USC defense. The episode also e...

Episode 81: Jayden Maiava In! Walker Lyons Out? | USC Football Offseason News In this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy discusses recent developments in USC football, focusing on the transfer portal and the return of quarterback Jayden Maiava. He analyzes the potential departure of tight end Walker Lyons and the implications for the team's roster. Troy also reflects on the significan...

In this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy dives deep into the USC football recruiting class, focusing on the defensive prospects. He provides detailed analysis on each player, discussing their strengths, potential contributions, and how they fit into the team's future. The conversation highlights the impressive depth and talent of the incoming recruits, emphasizing the shift in USC&#...

In this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy dives deep into the USC Trojans' incoming signing class, focusing on offensive recruits. He evaluates each player, discussing their skills, potential fit within the team, and comparisons to past players. The conversation covers a range of positions, including offensive linemen, tight ends, running backs, and wide receivers, providing insights...

WEEK 14 USC VS. UCLA FOOTBALL RECAP In this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy Rice reflects on the USC football season, recapping the final game against UCLA and discussing the team's performance throughout the year. He addresses the disciplinary actions taken against players, analyzes key moments from the game, and provides grades for various positions. Troy also looks ahead to the...

WEEK 14 USC VS. UCLA FOOTBALL PREVIEW In this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy provides an in-depth preview of the upcoming USC vs UCLA football game, discussing team dynamics, player performances, and expectations. He also shares insights on USC basketball's recent successes, including their championship win at the Maui Invitational, and wraps up with his betting picks for the week...

WEEK 13 USC VS. OREGON FOOTBALL RECAPIn this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy reflects on the recent demoralizing loss against Oregon, discussing the team's performance, the sloppy mistakes, and the future of the program. Lastly, he rounds it out with some brutal position grades, and of course, the Troy Talk Picks. #usc #uscfootball #usctrojans Thank you everybody for watching! Link...

WEEK 13 USC VS. OREGON FOOTBALL PREVIEW In this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy previews the upcoming USC vs Oregon football game, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. He emphasizes the importance of this game for USC's playoff hopes and analyzes Oregon's offensive and defensive capabilities. Troy also highlights what USC needs to do to secure a victory and sh...

Week 12: USC vs. Iowa Football Recap In this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy reflects on USC's come from behind victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes. On the docket for today will be USC’s growth as a team, the game recap, D’Anton Lynn’s tale of two halves, the position grades, a quick basketball recap, and finally some good news with the Troy Talk Picks. If you are enjoying the content,...

Week 12 USC vs. Iowa Preview In this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy previews the upcoming USC vs Iowa football game, discussing key player performances, team strategies, and the importance of home-field advantage. He also touches on the implications of a proposed Big Ten private equity deal, provides a recap of USC's men's and women's basketball teams, and shares his betti...

Week 9: USC vs. Northwestern Recap In this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy reflects on USC's dominating performance against the Northwestern Wildcats. He gives a game recap, talks about the bounce back performances from the likes of Makai Lemon, Ja'Kobi Lane, and Jayden Maiava, discusses why scheme is so crucial to USC's success, and much more!#uscfootball #usctrojans #usc...

WEEK 9 - USC VS. NORTHWESTERN PREVIEW In this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy previews the upcoming game between the USC Trojans and the Northwestern Wildcats, discusses the latest college football playoff rankings, and recaps the opening games of the men's and women's basketball seasons. Troy provides insights into the strengths and weaknesses of both football teams, what he h...

USC VS. NEBRASKA RECAPIn this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, Troy recaps a huge win by the USC Trojans over the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He explains what this win means for USC, the key plays throughout the game, the QB situation, and much more. He rounds it out with his position grades for the team and the Troy Talk Picks#uscfootball #usctrojans #uscfootball Thank you everybody for watching! Link...

USC vs. Nebraska PreviewOn today's episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, Troy tackles USC's next opponent: the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Troy previews the Nebraska team and their key players. He also talks about what he wants to see from USC to get the win. At the end he talks about a recent commit that bolsters the #1 class in the nation and as always the Troy Talk Picks.#usc #usctrojans #uscfoot...

In this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, host Troy provides a comprehensive preview of the USC basketball roster for the upcoming 2025-2026 season. He recaps the previous season's challenges, including coaching changes and player turnover, and introduces new players joining the team. Troy analyzes each player's strengths and weaknesses, setting expectations for the season ahead while enga...