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Rivalry week is here with the struggling Bruins coming to the Coliseum Nov 26, 2025

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In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple-Double") and intern India Otto are back in studio following USC's disappointing 42-27 loss at Oregon, knocking the Trojans out of the College Football Playoff picture. The loss only dropped SC two spots in the latest CFP top-25 rankings, but with three losses there is essentially no chance to climb up into the top-11 to secure one of the at-large spots.

The Trojans will wrap up the regular season with an opportunity to go 9-3, facing off against crosstown rival UCLA in the Coliseum Saturday afternoon. The Bruins started the season looking like the worst team in the country, fired head coach DeShaun Foster, named Tim Skipper as the interim head coach, fired offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri, named Jerry Neuheisel as the play caller and then did the impossible, beat No. 7 Penn State. The Bruins went on to beat Michigan State and Maryland, then came crashing back down to earth, losing the last four games by a combined 129 points.

The crew gives their thoughts on the concerns coming out of the Oregon game, the potential for overlooking the Bruins, where the team is health wise and Lincoln Riley's future with the USC football program. With the playoffs off the table, they also discuss which bowl games are the most likely and who some of the potential opponents could be.

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Road Trip Eugene: USC falls 42-27 to Oregon in CFP berth game Nov 26, 2025

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The Road Trip Podcast takes you to Eugene, Oregon and the sidelines of Autzen Stadium in USC's 42-27 loss.

EDITOR'S NOTE: There was a technical difficulty in the second half of the show.

Helium Boys Podcast: USC stumbles at Oregon, UCLA rivalry week and Thanksgiving tropes Nov 25, 2025

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Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino return to podcast form to break down USC's disappointing 42-27 loss to Oregon on the road that leaves the Trojans still searching for their first win in Autzen Stadium since 2011.

Shotgun takes on the 'Two-Minute Drill' first, discussing USC's growth as a program, but how it still measures up short to that national-title-contending tier. Chris spends his time talking about some Oregon experiences, including a disastrous La Quinta Inn stay.

The HBs move into the 'Stock Up, Stock Down' segment, which features the Trojan special teams, freshman wide receiver Tanook Hines, safety Kennedy Urlacher, tackling on the road and much more.

The Helium Boys then dive into the second half of the show to see if the Trojans can close out the year with nine wins in the regular season against crosstown rival UCLA, one of the worst teams in the Big Ten.

Chris puts Shotgun through another edition of Take It or Leave It with takes on Lincoln Riley's hot seat for 2026, Makai Lemon's Biletnikoff race and tackles for a loss. The Overtime period features Thanksgiving themes from Turkey Bowls to cousins.

Coach Harvey Hyde disappointed with USC's performance in Eugene Nov 24, 2025

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On this episode of the Peristyle Podcasts hosts Ryan Abraham and Coach Harvey Hyde are back together talking about the Trojans falling well short on the road against the Ducks, with a disappointing performance that included far too many self inflicted wounds. Coach feels that USC had enough talent on the team to win the game, but too often the players and coaches beat themselves. He felt both sides made plenty of mistakes and for the Trojans, you can't do that when you are playing a great football team. USC needed to play its best game and take advantage of Oregon's weaknesses and that simply didn't happen.

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Tunnel Vision: Special teams blunders in Eugene sink USC's hope of a College Football Playoffs berth Nov 24, 2025

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On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple-Double") and intern Riley Sager are back in studio recapping USC's 42-27 loss to Oregon, knocking the Trojans out of the College Football Playoff picture. Facing the No. 7 ranked Ducks, the No. 15 Trojans needed to play a clean game in Autzen Stadium and unfortunately it was anything but from Lincoln Riley and company. Major special teams blunders, including a leaping penalty on a punt and punt return for a touchdown, put points directly on the board for Oregon and that was simply too much for the Trojans to overcome.

The crew breaks down the game, discussing what went right for the Men of Troy and what went wrong, and how the Ducks provided a real opportunity for an upset with some sloppy play of their own. Offensively USC put up 100 more passing yards than any of Oregon's opponents this season, but Jayden Maiava did have two costly interceptions and the run game was essentially non existent. Defensively USC played better in the second half but just couldn't get enough stops to slow down the Ducks potent offense. Special teams was an absolute disaster, starting with a kickoff out of bounds, a kick catch interference call, leaping that took away a USC stop and led to a Ducks touchdown, giving up a punt return for a touchdown and then a missed short field goal. At a minimum that cost USC 17 points in a game it lost by 15.

Despite the loss, the potential for 10 wins is still a major improvement over last season, but being unable to pull off a win in any of the three toughest road games is a tough pill to swallow for the Trojans.

This is the podcast version of our Tunnel Vision video show.

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Tunnel Vision: Previewing the Trojans trip to the Pacific Northwest to face off against the Ducks Nov 21, 2025

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On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple-Double") and intern India Otto are back in studio previewing a massive matchup between No. 15 USC and No. 7 Oregon with ESPN College Gameday on hand and a potential berth in the College Football Playoffs on the line. The Trojans and the Ducks know each other well from the Pac-10/Pac-12 days and the two programs often go head-to-head for some of the top recruiting prospects on the West Coast.

The crew gives updates on USC's injury situation, with the Trojans potentially down multiple starters on this trip to the Pacific Northwest. They also discuss some of the top matchups in the game, including USC's elite offense against Oregon's excellent defense and that Ducks ground game against the Trojans defensive front.

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USC Triple-Double Podcast: Jacob Cofie joins show; Trojan men stay undefeated as women take first loss Nov 20, 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 Rodney Rice's triple double in USC's 87-67 win over Illinois State. The duo also discuss the Women of Troy's 69-52 loss to South Carolina as well as the team's bounce back 78-51 win over Portland.

But before getting into all of the action, USC men's forward Jacob Cofie joins the show to talk about his early season success, why he chose the Trojans, his relationship with Eric Musselman and Will Conroy, and much more. Cofie has started all three games for the Men of Troy so far this season, and he's averaging 13.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.0 blocks per game.

The USC Triple-Double concludes with a look ahead to the men's matchup with Troy as well as the team's trip to Hawaii for the Maui Invitational. Shotgun and Connor also preview the women's ranked road matchup against No. 24 Notre Dame on Friday.

Composite Two-Star Recruits: USC-Iowa visitor reaction, updated Top247 rankings, Flip SZN rumors and secret pod Nov 20, 2025

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The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to talk USC Flip SZN rumors, visitor reaction from USC's big 26-21 comeback win over Iowa, the updated 2026 Top247 rankings and the new secret podcast.

TIME STAMPS:

(0:00): Welcome Back

(04:55): Updated Top247 Rankings

(39:59): Iowa Recruiting Angle

(01:40:20): Friday Night Lights Playoff Edition

(02:08:35): Flip SZN Rumors

(02:40:03): Listener Questions

(03:20:43): Secret Pod Begins

Banged up Trojans prepare for massive road trip to take on No. 7 Oregon Ducks Nov 19, 2025

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In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple-Double") are back in studio following USC's hard-fought 26-21 come from behind victory over Iowa, keeping the Trojans hopes of a College Football Playoff berth alive.

The Men of Troy did not come out of the contest unscathed, losing starting left tackle Elijah Paige and starting safeties Kamari Ramsey and Bishop Fitzgerald to injuries during the game. Next up, No. 15 USC goes back on the road for the last time in the regular season, taking on No. 7 Oregon with ESPN's College Gameday on campus for the huge matchup.

The crew gives some of their takes from the win over the Hawkeyes, including head coach Lincoln Riley calling it a "culture win," showing that this Trojans squad is tough enough to play gritty games in the Big Ten. They also have an update on the injury situation, discussing which star players will be able to contribute in this massive matchup in Eugene.

While a spot in the field of 12 to determine the national champion is on the line, there is even more at stake when USC and Oregon clash. There is also the recruiting side of this rivalry, with the Ducks pushing into Southern California for top prospects and the Trojans showing they are taking things seriously and can defend their home turf on the recruiting trail.

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Helium Boys Podcast: Rainy comeback win over Iowa, USC's CFP hopes against Oregon, Oregon Trail Nov 18, 2025

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Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino get back on the mics for another edition of the Helium Boys Podcast, breaking down No. 16 USC's big 26-21 comeback win over Iowa and a massive game against No. 6 Oregon in Eugene.

Chris takes on the 'Two-Minute Drill' first, giving props to USC's grounds crew for their care of the Coliseum field during a rain-soaked game. Shotgun uses his time to give praise to superstar wide receiver Makai Lemon, who put forth another monster performance.

The HB's move into the Stock Up, Stock Down, which features running back Bryan Jackson, the Coliseum crowd, Kennedy Urlacher and more.

The Helium Boys then dive into the second half of the show to break down USC's matchup with Oregon, which boasts an impressive run game with a stout defense. Chris and Shotgun also take on a slew of listener questions about how to attack Oregon, the possibility of Waymond Jordan returning and injury updates.

Chris puts Shotgun through another edition of Take It or Leave It with takes on Ryon Sayeri, the importance of the Iowa win, Lemon's draft stock and more.

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