Peristyle Podcast - USC Trojan Football Discussion

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USC loses to TCU in Alamo Bowl, latest info on DC search and transfer portal Jan 02, 2026

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In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple-Double") are back to talk about USC's overtime loss to TCU, the NCAA Transfer Portal opening, the search for a new defensive coordinator and lots more.

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Instant Analysis from USC's 30-27 overtime loss to TCU in the Alamo Bowl Dec 31, 2025

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USC blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to fall, 30-27, toTCU Tuesday night in the Alamo Bowl, and the USCFootball.com team was there to cover all of the action. In the latest edition of Instant Analysis, Connor Morrissette and Shotgun Spratling give their thoughts on the USC loss and what it means for the future of the program.

USC gave up a 35-yard touchdown on a third-and-20 play in overtime to lose. The Trojans were severely undermanned, but still had multiple chances to win before collapsing.

Jayden Maiava completed 18-of-30 passes for 280 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. King Miller rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown, and Tanook Hines caught six passes for 163 yards. Both USC's offense and defense had chances to land knockout blows and couldn't.

Ryon Sayeri made a 22-yard field goal on USC's first offensive possession of overtime, which put the Trojans ahead 30-27. But then USC's defense couldn't get a stop after pinning back TCU to a third-and-20 play. Horned Frog quarterback Kenny Seals threw a screen pass to Jeremy Payne, and Payne broke multiple tackles along the left sideline en route to scoring the game-winning touchdown. Seals earned Player of the Game honors after throwing for 258 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

The loss drops USC to 9-4 on the season and kickstarts an offseason where the Trojans will need to find a new defensive coordinator after D'Anton Lynn left to take the same position at Penn State.

Helium Boys: USC Alamo Bowl preview, Notre Dame rivalry ceases, DC rumors and ranking Pop Tarts Dec 29, 2025

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Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino returnbehind the microphones for another episode of the Helium Boys Podcast, a serious non-serious USC football podcast. The Helium Boys are back to preview the Trojans' bowl game matchup against TCU in San Antonio and look at a wide array of college football, and USC-specific, topics after USC and Notre Dame mutually announced the discontinuation of their rivalry and high-profile Big Ten programs hired big-time coaches.

The episode opens with the Helium Boys staple 'Two-Minute Drill' that features Shotgun railing on both Notre Dame and USC for not being able to come to a resolution that would have resulted in the continuation of their 100-year old rivalry that has previously taken a global war or global pandemic to keep it from being played. The podcasters then dive into the bevy of comments left on Spotify, answering questions and then ultimately having the randomizer select a winner for a Trader Joes gift card. They then jump into a number of news items since the last Helium Boys episode, including the possibility of USC having to look for a new defensive coordinator soon. They also look at the continuously evolving 2026 roster, discussing the latest transfer portal losses, NFL departures, re-signings announced by USC and the last group of players that have not had their future endeavors revealed

After a break, the podcasters dive into a preview of the Alamo Bowl matchup against the Christian Horned Frogs of Texas, including the key storylines, players and matchups before predicting why the Trojans will win and why they will lose.

The podcast duo also answer your mailbag questions discussing trench play, Biletnikoff statistics and the most memorable moments of the 2025 season. After some 'Take It or Leave It' questions for Shotgun, the episode concludes with Chris and Shotgun ranking the Pop Tarts that were participants in the People's National Championship that is also known at the Pop Tarts Bowl.

Wide range of reactions to the USC and Notre Dame series being paused Dec 24, 2025

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In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple-Double") are coming together for a special Christmas Eve edition of the Peristyle Podcast, talking about historic rivalry between USC and Notre Dame being paused. After the news broke on Monday that the Trojans and the Fighting Irish wouldn't be playing for the foreseeable future, the reactions came in from all across the college football landscape. Ryan and Connor give their thoughts on why this series is taking a hiatus, how the blame for the pause should be distributed and if they feel these programs will ever meet on the gridiron again.

Reaction from the Trojan family has been mixed, with strong opinions on both sides. We have heard from former players and long-time fans that hate that the series isn't going to continue. We also heard from other fans and major media personalities that feel it is in USC's best interest to drop the game and focus on the Big Ten schedule and making the College Football Playoffs.

The guys also preview the Alamo Bowl game between USC and TCU, from what the Trojans roster could look like and who they will be facing off against in San Antonio. There have also been a few new names that declared they will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal and plenty of Trojan players that have resigned with the team.

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USC Triple-Double: Men complete undefeated non-conference slate, Women of Troy win two straight Dec 23, 2025

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The USC Triple-Double continues with a look at where the women's and men's teams stack up nationally in multiple statistical categories before moving to a preview of both teams' next two conference games.

The USC women and men each take on ranked opponents in their next matchups with the women traveling to play No. 20 Nebraska and No. 4 UCLA and the men battling No. 2 Michigan and No. 9 Michigan State on the road.

Coach Harvey Hyde on the end of the USC/Notre Dame series Dec 22, 2025

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On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together discussing the breaking news that USC and Notre Dame will not play for the foreseeable future, ending one of the greatest rivalries in the history of college football. Coach is not happy that this game won't be played next season and he feels that all of the USC football legends that made their name by playing against the Fighting Irish over the years feel the same way.

The guys also talk about some of the players that will not be available to play for the Trojans against TCU in the Alamo Bowl, including wide receivers Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane, linebacker Eric Gentry, tight end Lake McRee and safety Kamari Ramsey. They also discuss defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn potentially leaving USC for Penn State and what Coach Hyde wants to see head coach Lincoln Riley do about that.

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Composite Two-Star Recruits Podcast: USC adds transfer DB Carrington Pierce, portal departures and musings Dec 18, 2025

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The Composite Two-Star Recruits Podcast returns from break to discuss USC adding Oklahoma State transfer DB Carrington Pierce, Trojan portal departures and overall musings.

TIME STAMPS:

(0:00): Return from Live Show

(13:03): Transfer Portal Ponderings

(01:22:00): Hurricane's Distribution Chart

(01:39:54): D'Anton Lynn, Penn State Rumors

(01:59:39): USC 2027 DB Target Updates

(02:16:54): Listener Questions

USC Triple-Double: Will Conroy joins show to talk 10-1 start for men's hoops, women lose big to UConn Dec 17, 2025

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USC men's assistant coach Will Conroy then joins the show to give his evaluation of the Trojans' 10-1 start, the staff's plans to add a new player in the next week, the recruitments of Jerry Easter and Jacob Cofie and much more.

Helium Boys Podcast: USC's re-signings, transfers, bowl opt outs and made-up holidays Dec 16, 2025

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Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino return to the microphones for a news-heavy episode to discuss all the latest updates from USC football from transfers, NFL declarations to players returning.

Chris opens up the 'Two-Minute Drill' that's actually a statement for the feedback he received from his Two-Minute Drill from last week. Shotgun uses his tine to discuss junior wide receiver Makai Lemon taking home the Biletnikoff Award over the weekend. Lemon caught 79 passes for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns in 12 games. Lemon also rushed for two touchdowns, and he threw a touchdown pass. Lemon's 90.4 overall offensive grade from Pro Football Focus led all FBS wide receivers this season, and his 1,156 receiving yards were the most among Power Four wideouts. Lemon's 20 forced missed tackles tied for sixth among all wide receivers nationally, and he caught 10 of his 15 contested targets.

The Helium Boys then dive into the second half of the show to discuss USC's new front office venture of announcing re-signed players for the program and Lincoln Riley's announcement for players that will not play in the Alamo Bowl at the end of the month.

USC Triple-Double: Men bounce back after first loss, Women's assistant Courtney Jaco previews matchup with No. 1 UConn Dec 11, 2025

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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 Trojan men winning on the road against Oregon and San Diego, but blowing an 18-point halftime lead to fall, 84-76, to Washington at home. The duo also discusses the Women of Troy taking down St. Mary's and Washington at home.

After reviewing the latest action for both programs, the USC Triple-Double continues with a look at where the two teams stack up nationally in multiple statistical categories before moving to a preview of the men's next two non-conference games as well as the women's massive non-conference showdown against No. 1 UConn inside the Galen Center Saturday.

The show wraps up with USC women's basketball assistant coach Courtney Jaco previewing the Huskies' matchup and breaking down the Women of Troy's 7-2 start to the season.

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