What Can USC Fight For With Their Future Out Of Their Hands?

Ryan and Shotgun theorize the impact that making the right decision for the program will have on the fan base and whether or not the department will get some of them back later.

Emergency Tunnel Vision - Was Retaining Clay Helton Worth The Media/Fan Backlash? Pt. 2

Shotgun delves deep into the priorities Mike Bohn and staff had to weigh for retaining Clay Helton and whether or not it would cost the department more money in the long run.

Emergency Tunnel Vision - Why Are Mike Bohn And Lynn Swann Basically Saying The Same Things?

Ryan and Shotgun analyze both media releases and how the similarities are almost identical.

Emergency Tunnel Vision - Was Retaining Clay Helton Worth The Media/Fan Backlash? Pt. 1

Ryan gives his take on what the athletic department is thinking after choosing to retain Clay Helton.

Clay Helton must now salvage USC's 2020 recruiting class

Months of hot seat rumors have taken their toll.

Boiling Point: Digging into USC's Clay Helton hang-up

Ryan Abraham of 247Sports' USCFootball.com details what's taking USC so long to make a coaching decision.

Will USC's Current Staff Move On And How Will USC Get Top Dollar Assistants? Pt 3

Ryan and Shotgun discuss how not making a decision on Clay Helton can impact the staff moving on elsewhere along with hiring the best of the best in the nation.

Will USC's Current Staff Move On And How Will USC Get Top Dollar Assistants? Pt 2

Ryan and Shotgun discuss how not making a decision on Clay Helton can impact the staff moving on elsewhere along with hiring the best of the best in the nation.

Will USC's Current Staff Move On And How Will USC Get Top Dollar Assistants? Pt 1

Ryan and Shotgun discuss how not making a decision on Clay Helton can impact the staff moving on elsewhere along with hiring the best of the best in the nation.

USC Fans Will Need To Hold Their Breath On The Yet To Be Made Coaching Decision Pt 2

Shotgun explores how the reports affect the recruiting side of things and how commits are taking the limbo.

USC Fans Will Need To Hold Their Breath On The Yet To Be Made Coaching Decision Pt 1

Shotgun explores how the reports affect the recruiting side of things and how commits are taking the limbo.

The Rumors Surrounding Clay Helton Being Dismissed Are False Pt 2

Ryan reviews the contested rumors posted this morning on Clay Helton's dismissal and what this could spell for the program.

The Rumors Surrounding Clay Helton Being Dismissed Are False Pt 1

Ryan reviews the contested rumors posted this morning on Clay Helton's dismissal and what this could spell for the program.

An 8-4 Record And No Pac 12 Championship For USC This Year Is Inexcusable…

Ryan and Shotgun give their take on the breaks USC got for their record and where the conference shakes up in the playoff and bowl berths.

Colin Cowherd on the "stability" of bringing Clay Helton back

Colin Cowherd talks about the Trojans hitting a ceiling with Clay Helton as the head coach and the lack of urgency shown by the USC athletic department.

Colin Cowherd on what happens to USC if Clay Helton returns

Colin Cowherd has heard that USC will retain Clay Helton and he talks about how that would impact the program in a negative way going forward.

Colin Cowherd talks about the state of the USC football program.

Colin Cowherd says that USC is an 8-4 program that is not nationally relevant and a team that struggles against the best, most talented teams.

Colin Cowherd on the possibility of USC hiring Urban Meyer

Colin Cowherd gives his thoughts on Urban Meyer potentially returning to coach college football and if he would come to USC.

Colin Cowherd on the USC finesse offense

Colin Cowherd talks about USC being a finesse offense with the Air Raid offense, but also acknowledging how the sport is changing all across college football.

Colin Cowherd's "green plate dilemma"

Colin Cowherd gives his theory on why West Coast players are getting smaller because of healthier eating, something his calls the "green plate dilemma."

Colin Cowherd on USC fan apathy and how competitive the LA market is

Colin Cowherd talks about how the USC fans have become apathetic and how there is such a competitive landscape in Los Angeles for the fan's attention. "You have to be good in Los Angeles."

Colin Cowherd ranks the USC football head coaching job

Ryan Abraham asked Colin Cowherd how the head coaching job at USC currently ranks and Cowherd doesn't feel it is a top-7 or 8 job at this point because of so many factors out West.

What would Colin Cowherd do if he was USC's athletic director?

When asked what he would do if he was USC's athletic director, Colin Cowherd talks about potential new coaches like James Franklin and Matt Rhule.

Colin Cowherd on the Pac-12 being down and USC failing to take advantage

Colin Cowherd and Ryan Abraham talk about the Pac-12 being down, USC failing to take advantage and how the Trojans need to be the conference leader.

USC's Defense Keying On The Bruins Tailbacks Was Key In Ensuring A Last Victory In The Coliseum

Ryan and Shotgun review the defensive performance and gameplan to stop Joshua Kelly and Demetric Felton left a lot of holes open, but it was trust in the secondary that won the day on Saturday.

USC's Maturation Of Key Freshman Was The Moral Of The Story In The UCLA Game

Ryan and Shotgun delve deep in the changes and maturity on the offense by the young players who stepped up and how this can project into next season.

The Trojan "LA Air Show" Offense Was Running On All Cylinders On Saturday Against The Bruins Pt 2

Ryan and Shotgun discuss the good finish to the Trojans regular season against the Bruins putting up 52 points.

The Trojan "LA Air Show" Offense Was Running On All Cylinders On Saturday Against The Bruins Pt 1

Ryan and Shotgun discuss the good finish to the Trojans regular season against the Bruins putting up 52 points.

Graham Harrell's Deft Use Of Tempo And WR Confidence Was Key In Kedon Slovis' Development

Ryan and Shotgun explain how an up-tempo gameplan late in the season and savvy veteran talents aided in the development of Kedon.

The Trojans Are In An Awkward Spot As It Awaits Utah's Next Two Weeks

Dan doesn't know what to expect for a Trojan team in limbo and their title dreams still up in the air.

Vavae Malepeai and Stephen Carr Get A Proper Welcome Back To The Coliseum

Dan saw massive improvement in backfield performance with the healthier readditions of Vae and Carr back in the rotation.

USC's Defense Showed Again A Need For Improvement Regardless Of Who They Face At The End

Dan again calls for more game-ready practices for an already injured USC defense that seems to miss big fundamentals.

Kedon Slovis Broke The Record Book For The Trojans

Dan overviews the growth of Kedon and the rest of the young playmakers on offense that set school and NCAA records.

USC Had A Record-Setting End To The Regular Season Against UCLA

Dan reviews the amazing offensive performance by the Trojans to cap off the season with another 50+ point game against the Bruins.

Austin Jackson on the win over UCLA

Trojan left tackle Austin Jackson was part of USC's historic offensive output Saturday afternoon in the Coliseum. In the 52-35 win over UCLA quarterback Kedon Slovis went over 500 yards and four different receivers caught more than 100 yards worth of passes each.

Tyler Vaughns on his huge night against UCLA

Redshirt junior receiver Tyler Vaughns was one of four Trojans to register over 100 yards receiving in USC's 52-35 win over UCLA. Vaughns talks about his big night, his touchdown grab and the record setting performance by quarterback Kedon Slovis.

Power 5 Power Players - Week 13

247Sports breaks down the statistical standouts of Week 13

USC's Gameplan For UCLA Is Simple, Be Physical In The Trenches. Pt 2

Taylor and Shotgun go over how USC has fared on selling out on the run and how this could be a pivotal move to help them dominate on Saturday.

Will UCLA Rebound Against USC After The Crushing Utah Game?

Taylor and Shotgun explain how although UCLA has been up and down anything can happen and it is all on the back of young Dorian Thompson-Robinson.

USC's Gameplan For UCLA Is Simple, Be Physical In The Trenches. Pt 1

Taylor and Shotgun go over how USC has fared on selling out on the run and how this could be a pivotal move to help them dominate on Saturday.

What Does USC VS UCLA Mean To Players? Pt 3

Taylor and Shotgun talk up the crosstown rivalry and how it is for fans and players long after the game is over.

What Does USC VS UCLA Mean To Players? Pt 2

Taylor and Shotgun talk up the crosstown rivalry and how it is for fans and players long after the game is over.

What Does USC VS UCLA Mean To Players? Pt 1

Taylor and Shotgun talk up the crosstown rivalry and how it is for fans and players long after the game is over.

USC 2020 DT commit Jamar Sekona highlights

ISO highlights of three-star Marin Catholic (Calif.) defensive tackle and USC commit Jamar Sekona. Sekona played defensive tackle and offensive guard.

USC's gameplan vs. UCLA is to stop the run

Dan Weber and Keely Eure talk about how the Trojans want to stop the run and force DTR beats you with the passing game.

USC senior day is Saturday and Christian Rector talked about what it means to him

Dan Weber and Keely Eure talk about USC's senior day and Christian Rector talking about his last regular season game.

Dan Weber gives his prediction for USC vs. UCLA

Dan Weber and Keely Eure talk about how they think this crosstown rivalry will go Saturday afternoon.

USC changed their defensive front this season to stop guys like Joshua Kelly

Dan Weber and Keely Eure talk about how USC adjusted their defensive front, in part because UCLA had so much success on the ground last season.

Can USC figure out a way to stop UCLA RB Joshua Kelly?

Dan Weber and Keely Eure talk to USC defensive players and coaches about stopping a guy who had a huge performance last year, UCLA running back Joshua Kelly

Drake London Had A Career Night Against Cal2

Dan analyzes Drake's coaching style and exceptional play over the last couple of weeks.

Drake London Had A Career Night Against Cal

Dan analyzes Drake's coaching style and exceptional play over the last couple of weeks.

Michael Pittman Jr Is A Belitnikoff Award Semi-Finalist

Dan got to talk to Pitt after his prestigious nomination and he seemed all business highlighting a noteworthy senior class.

USC Improvement Is Paying Off And It Shows

Dan saw the Trojan defense flying around and look in good spirits making plays. Expect that group to make a play Saturday afternoon.

USC Enters the CFP Ranking at #23

Dan reviews USC's placement in the CFP rankings and whether or not it can lead to higher placement if the team wins out and gets placed in a good bowl game.

Taylor: The Christian Rector Hit Was More Of A Bad Drill Rather Than A Dirty Hit

Taylor And Shotgun discuss how the Christian Rector hit was more to do with practice drills rather than a dirty play along with how this can affect his NFL dreams.

Clay Helton Scored Another Win: What Does This Mean? Pt. 1

Ryan addresses the future of Clay Helton and how Mike Bohn needs to act fast before the early signing day unless he does another miracle.

USC Put Away Cal Early And Dominated On All Fronts Pt. 2

The gang give their rapid thoughts about the game and discuss the more vertical downfield offensive and defensive play the Trojans used to route Cal.

Clay Helton Scored Another Win: What Does This Mean? Pt. 2

Ryan addresses the future of Clay Helton and how Mike Bohn needs to act fast before the early signing day unless he does another miracle.

What Happened To Cal's Vaunted Secondary Against USC's Wideouts?

Shotgun and Taylor analyze why Cal chose to go on an island against the Trojan wide receiver core, and how this lack of adjustment paved the way for dominant offensive play.

USC Put Away Cal Early And Dominated On All Fronts Pt. 1

The gang give their rapid thoughts about the game and discuss the more vertical downfield offensive and defensive play the Trojans used to route Cal.

USC's defensive was asked to set the tone for the game against California

Dan Weber and Keely Eure talk about USC deferring for the first time this season and giving up an opening touchdown. But the Trojans settled in after that.

Overall takeaway from USC's 41-17 win over California

Dan Weber and Keely Eure talk about USC getting an impressive road win over California, putting up a lot of points on a tough defense.

USC's wide receivers are playing at an elite level

Dan Weber and Keely Eure talk about USC's ultra-talented wide receiver group that Cal head coach Justin Wilcox gave high praise to.

Looking big picture on USC's 7-4 season heading into the UCLA game

Dan Weber and Keely Eure look at the big picture of this season, a team that was 3-3 and could finish the regular season 8-4 with a win over the rival Bruins.

After this impressive performance how good could USC's season have been?

Dan Weber and Keely Eure talk about this really talented USC team that has lost four games but now looks like they should have a much better record than that plus Keely updates the injury situation.

Prediction: Urban Meyer Will Replace Clay Helton At USC

USC's Head Coach, Clay Helton, is running out of time. If he isn't able to pull through the rest of this season the team will likely move on to another big name. But would Urban Meyer even take the job if it was offered?

USC expert: '33 percent' chance Urban Meyer is Trojans' next head coach

Ryan Abraham weighs in on college football's hottest rumor.

USC 2020 OT commit Andrew Milek highlights

ISO highlights of three-star 2020 Brophy Prep offensive tackle and USC commit Andrew Milek.

Weber: USC 31-20 Cal

Dan sees another nail biter up in Berkley on Saturday but the trojans take away the win.

Medal Of Honor Recipients Come To Motivate the Trojans At Howard Jones

Dan recounts seeing two Green Berets who came to observe practice today on their tour of the country.

A Fully Healthy USC Defensive Front (McClain, Jackson, & Rector) Will Be Lethal In Cal

With full health finally on the pass rushers, USC appears ready to set them loose on Cal.

Clancy Prendergast Is Preparing USC's Defense For The Cal System, Not The Personnel

Dan and Ryan debate on how effective the Golden Bear offense will be against the men of Troy on Saturday.

Weber: This Is The Healthiest USC Has Been

Dan and Ryan go over the players coming back to the lineup for the Trojans and who has stood out in their stead.

USC Has Really Adjusted And Looked Fired Up To Dominate In Berkley

Dan saw a different USC team take the field today and is optimistic that they can battle it out in the bay for a win on Saturday.

Will The USC Offensive Line Be An Issue Facing The Cal Front Seven?

Dan and Keely explain how Brett Neilon's injury could impact the chemistry and performance of the O-Line play against a veteran bears front.

How Will The Backfield Make Justin Wilcox's Defense Respect The Offense?

Dan predicts that USC will need to effectively use the backfield to come out of Cal with a win and keep the pressure off Kedon.

USC's Injuries From ASU Seem More Minor Than Previously Thought

Keely and Dan go over the returns of many key players back on the field and how the current injuries look going into Berkley.

Mike Bohn Looks Comfortable In Appearance At USC's Practice

Dan analyzes the enjoyment of Mike Bohn at practice today and explains how this could be the breath of fresh air USC needed.

Ryan: The Writing Is On The Wall Enthusiasm Aside, It's Required to be Bowl Eligible Pt 2

Players and staff are finally showing that they didn't expect the season to turn out the way it is again and want more. The writing is on the wall the question is when will a decision be made?

Ryan: The Writing Is On The Wall Enthusiasm Aside, It's Required to be Bowl Eligible Pt 1

Players and staff are finally showing that they didn't expect the season to turn out the way it is again and want more. The writing is on the wall the question is when will a decision be made?

What Could've Mike Bohn Thought Of The Game

Keely and Shotgun theorize what Bohn would've taken away from the ASU game and how he could fix consistency.

Ryan: A Microcosm of USC's Season In Tempe Pt 3

Ryan and Shotgun go over how USC had too many ups and downs in an otherwise winnable game and what this could mean for the team facing Cal.

Ryan: A Microcosm of USC's Season In Tempe Pt 2

Ryan and Shotgun go over how USC had too many ups and downs in an otherwise winnable game and what this could mean for the team facing Cal.

Ryan: A Microcosm of USC's Season In Tempe Pt 1

Ryan and Shotgun go over how USC had too many ups and downs in an otherwise winnable game and what this could mean for the team facing Cal.

Clay Helton Says "Don't Count Us Out Just Yet" Pt. 2

USC will need a lot of help to not only retain the Pac 12 South title and still control their destiny going forward.

Clay Helton Says "Don't Count Us Out Just Yet" Pt. 1

USC will need a lot of help to not only retain the Pac 12 South title and still control their destiny going forward.

Kenan Christon "To Redshirt Or Not To Redshirt"?

USC is in a bit of a jam with Carr and Malepeai close to return but not fully 100% the staff has to decide whether to hand Christon a redshirt or not.

Houston: "Wherever They Put The Ball Down We're Gonna Go Out And Do Our Jobs"

Dan heaps praise on the defensive performance despite being put in bad spots due to penalties and sub-par offensive play

USC Was Again Plagued With Injuries Against ASU

Dan expresses his surprise at the almost pyrrhic victory USC had with injuries at key positions on the offensive side.

Weber: "It Was Classic USC" in Tempe On Saturday

Dan reviews the Trojans up and down performance against the Sun Devils that ended in a clutch Christian Rector INT.

Power 5 Power Players - Week 11

247Sports breaks down the statistical standouts of Week 11

Graham Harrell says USC offense shot itself in foot after big first quarter

USC offensive coordinator Graham Harrell talks about what changed following the Trojans' record-breaking first quarter and how they were able to hold on for a 31-26 victory at Arizona State despite some injuries and undisciplined play.

Does Bohn's Hire Mean Urban Meyer Is On The Way?

Ryan explains how Urban can immediately turn around this program and what sets him apart from the rest on top of his already notable accolades.

It's Too Premature For A Statement On The Team But No Pressure Pt 1

The gang offers insight on the quote from Bohn on the state of the team and what President Folt's statement on hires could mean for the future of Clay.

Mike Bohn Owned The Room At His Press Conference

The gang discusses how Bohn's relationship with the media and fans fit's into his plan and should the jury still be out on immediate expectations for him going forward.

USC Finally Has Their Man At AD Mike Bohn

Ryan reacts to the hire of Mike Bohn to AD and how this perfectly fits what he had in mind to rebuild the athletics department.

It's Too Premature For A Statement On The Team But No Pressure Pt 2

The gang offers insight on the quote from Bohn on the state of the team and what President Folt's statement on hires could mean for the future of Clay.

How Will Mike Bohn Affect The Pressure On Clay's Team The Rest Of The Way?

Dan says buckle up, as the next couple of weeks will be a whirlwind for the program with the looming new AD poised to make moves.

Carol Folt Throws All Her Chips Down On Coaching Hires

Dan reviews President Folt's decision to allow Bohn to hire who he likes and what this can mean for the program.

Mike Bohn Says "It's Not Just Fight On, It's Fight On To Victory"

Dan discusses Bohn's ability to relate with fans and how despite not meeting Clay in person the pressure is there for the team to finish strong whether he's kept or not.

How Will Mike Bohn's Prior Failures Help Him At USC?

Dan overviews Bohn's missteps and how it led to a great reshaping of Cincinnati athletics and will be for USC.

Mike Bohn Brings An Energy Seldom Seen In Heritage Hall

Dan is ecstatic about the new AD Mike Bohn and the work he can bring to the university "He's so different".

Mike Bohn talks about how excited he is to run the USC athletic department

Mike Bohn talks about his plan to lead the USC athletic department and he starts with listening, learning and leading.

Mike Bohn addresses the USC media as the new athletic director

New USC athletic director Mike Bohn calls USC the preeminent athletic department in the country.

Mike Bohn talks about the importance of the football team

New USC AD Mike Bohn talks about how important the Trojan football team is and he thoughts for the future of the program.

Predictions For ASU VS USC

With inconsistent results throughout the season Dan predicts a close game with USC edging out the Sun Devils 35-31.

USC Has two Keys To Victory: "Stop Eno Benjamin And Contain Jayden Daniels"

Dan goes over USC's defensive mindset going into Saturday and how they can best achieve this feat to continue to chase a Pac 12 South title.

How Will USC Use Their Connections In Arizona To Their Advantage?

Dan explains all the storylines leading up to the game and how the team can not only channel that into a win but also aid in the recruiting as well.

What Is USC's Gameplan For Mobile Standout Jayden Daniels?

Chad K. calls Jayden Daniels "A young Khalil Tate" and with another mobile QB USC will have its hands full again.

How Will USC's Defense Improve On Turnover Differential

Dan relays USC's staff response to the statistical woes and the answer was simple: Tackling.

What Did Kedon Slovis Learn From The Game?

Dan explains what Graham Harrel taught Kedon after the game and how this will help him grow into a better QB going forward.

Where Do All Of The Excuses Lie For USC Over Bad Coaching

Dan goes over all the excuses USC fans have to deal with and where does this impact expectations going into the three remaining games.

John "The Long Snapper" Baxter Explains The Problems On Special Teams

Dan looks over the special teams and grills John Baxter about the missed opportunity to squib kick in the first half.

Is It All Coaching Or Lackthereof Experience To Blame For USC's Offensive Woes

Dan breaks down what could be the real underlying factor of USC's inconsistent QB play.

Carol Folt and Rick Caruso Make An Appearance At Practice Today

Dan analyzes the first appearance of President Folt at practice and if they had a message for Clay.

Andy Enfield says USC is trying to play faster this season

USC head coach Andy Enfield talks about the Trojans' wrapping up preseason fall camp and looks forward to opening the season Tuesday night at the Galen Center against Florida A&M. Enfield also discusses USC's depth and how they could push the tempo, if their defense allows them.

Clay Helton named biggest loser after USC Trojans lay down vs. Oregon

National Analyst Brad Crawford joins Kevin Boilard on College Football Roll Call at 247Sports to deliver his biggest loser of the week.

Drake London talks turnovers, first touchdown catch

USC freshman receiver Drake London talks about catching his first career touchdown catch and the Trojans' turnover woes in a 56-24 loss to No. 7 Oregon. He also discusses the mood in the locker room during halftime and after the game as well as how the Trojans will respond to the loss.

Nothing Is Out Of The Question For USC Going Forward

Dan enters the new week with more doubt than ever with anything and everything on the table for USC to finish the season.

What Can USC Fight For With Their Future Out Of Their Hands?

Dan questions if this is a huge step backward for the program and how Oregon capitalized on this.

With Clay Helton's Future Essentially Decided, Where Do We Go Now?

Dan expresses his disappointment but reiterates that the problems stemming from this game are foundational and can only be fixed in practices.

Everything That Could Go Wrong Did Go Wrong For USC

Dan reviews the 32 point blowout USC took at the hands of the #7 Ducks.

USC OC Graham Harrell on the loss to Oregon

The USC offense got off to a fast start jumping out to a 10-0 lead on No. 7 Oregon. But then the Ducks went on a 56-7 run and the Trojans eventually fell 56-24 in the Coliseum. USC offensive coordinator Graham Harrell talks about how the USC offense performed and Kedon Slovis throwing a USC record 57 passes.

Clay Helton is asked about his future with the Trojans

USC head coach Clay Helton is asked if he is the right coach to lead the USC Trojan football program going forward.

Dan Says USC VS Oregon Is Going To Be A Shootout

Dan foresees another tight game in the Coliseum this Saturday.

How Will Isaac Taylor-Stewart's Experience Factor In Now That He's 100%

Dan explains how the return of I.T.S.'s health could mean big things for the beleaguered USC secondary.

What Are Clancy Prendergast's Options On The Front Four?

Dan expects a mixed rotation on the defensive line using the athletes USC has.

How Will The Duck O-Line Combat Chad K And The Defensive Front?

Dan predicts what USC's front four can do to the Ducks vaunted offensive line despite injuries to key players.

USC Says "Let's Just Play The Game" Against Justin Herbert

Dan breaks down the possible threat of a Justin Herbert led Duck offense and how the defense can counter that.

USC struggling to gain momentum on recruiting trail

Ryan Abraham of USCFootball.com shares why things have been so quiet for the Trojans on the recruiting front.

How USC can spoil Oregon's bid for College Football Playoff

Ryan Abraham of USCFootball.com breaks down if USC can spoil Oregon's Playoff hopes.

Will Kedon Slovis Be Ready For A Exotic Andy Avalos Defense?

Dan discusses the adjustments Kedon and the offense will need to make against the complicated looks he will see against a sometimes nasty Oregon Defense.

USC Plans To Show All It's Cards Against Oregon On Saturday

Dan analyzes the use of the backfield throughout practice and theorizes how the gameplan will look.

Drake London And The Rest Of The Offense Shine Once Again

Dan is elated at how the offense has developed throughout the season especially the freshman talents like Drake London.

USC Feels They Can Take Care Of Business Down The Stretch

Dan expects big things from the Trojans this week at practice, they're upbeat and ready to go.

USC Finally Bringing Out "The Big Bags"

Dan expresses his surprise that USC is back to what they looked like preparing for Arizona in the first practice of Oregon Week.

Is The Criticism Of USC's Performance On Friday Deserved Pt.1

Ryan and Shotgun go over how both sides of the ball played almost looked gassed throughout the game and how this can affect the Oregon game.

It's Survival Of The Fittest For USC, And They Played Like It

The Gang reviews the Trojans "Interesting" performance vs Colorado on Friday.

USC Needs To Stop Using The Injury Excuse And PERFORM Pt. 1

Ryan exclaims that despite the overall mediocrity throughout the conference, USC should not be playing down to that level with the talent that we have.

Is The Criticism Of USC's Performance On Friday Deserved Pt.2

Shotgun explains how the adjustments did along the line and secondary and that Clay surprisingly let the herocious officiating have it off-screen.

USC Needs To Stop Using The Injury Excuse And PERFORM Pt. 2

Ryan analyzes the peaks and valleys for the team over the season and how this shouldn't be the case.

Has USC Finally Found It's Identity For The Season?

Ryan discusses why USC and the conference as a whole have a week to week identity rather than a season-long identity/culture.

USC offensive tackle Jalen McKenzie on the Trojans victory over Colorado

The USC offense was clicking Friday night in Boulder with the help of guys like offensive lineman Jalen McKenzie. McKenzie started the night at right guard but ended it at right tackle when Drew Richmond was unable to get back on the field. McKenzie talks about the team getting its first road win and lots more in this video.

USC outside linebacker Hunter Echols on the Trojans first road win

The Trojan defense had a hard time getting off the field early, but outside linebacker Hunter Echols and the rest of the squad made some big stops down the stretch to help USC to a 35-31 victory.

USC tailback Kenan Christon on the win over Colorado

The Trojans finally got their first road win of the season and tailback Kenan Christon was a big part of it, running the ball well and scoring a touchdown on a little swing pass.

Graham Harrell talks USC's come-from-behind win, five-wide package

USC offensive coordinator Graham Harrell talks about Kedon Slovis orchestrating a late fourth quarter drive to lead the Trojans to a come-from-behind 35-31 win at Colorado. He also discusses the implementation of a five wide receiver package for the first time this season, including motioning Amon-Ra St. Brown into the backfield and using him as a running back at times.

Dan's SCore: USC 42- Colorado 14

Dan looks into the crystal ball and see's the offense opening up again on Friday

How Will Rotations Work For The USC Defense Against The Speedy Pac 12

Dan explains that rotation will be vital to the team's defensive success and a welcome sight to see.

Will USC's Defense Be Properly Prepped For Colorado

Dan looks forward to predicting whether this dominant performance will last and how it will deal with Colorado's rowdy energy on Friday.

Kana'i Mauga Plays Like It'll be his last

Dan explains how playmakers like Kana'i can look so poised for bright things despite that it was his first start.

USC's Defense is "Having Fun Being Fast"

Dan talks about how the mentality switched for the USC defense and how this improvement can translate.

The Pac-12's poor recruiting efforts aren't helping its Playoff chances

If the West Coast wants to be the Best Coast, it's clear what needs to happen

USC VS Colorado Predictions

Keely and Dan give their take on how they think the game will turn out and if this practice is a step in the right direction for the team.

Kedon & Co. Look Poised As Ever In The Film Room

Keely and Dan review Kedon's off day and how he looked running this different offense.

Mike Jinks Has A Blessing In Disguise In The Tailback Room

Dan breaks down how the running back room looks so different from the beginning of the season and what the Trojans can possibly unleash with it.

Will Colorado Get A Taste Of The "Air Raid"

Dan predicts how the offensive gameplan looks going into Friday and if it will mean the ball all around the field.

Trojans Have Zero Turn Around With Injuries

Keely explains the myriad of new injuries on how the team looks and if any of these key playmakers can make a return on short notice.

Onyeka Okongwu talks about expectations, exhibition win over top 10 Villanova

USC freshman forward Onyeka Okongwu talks about beating top 10 Villanova in a preseason exhibition and talks about bouncing back from a slow start to produce a double-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds.

Did Clay Helton Mess Up On The Depth Chart?

Shotgun and Taylor give their takes on who they think deserves more playing time with the first team.

How Will The Multitude Of Injuries Affect The Trojans Moving Forward?

With the team having a "multicart night", can the Trojans (who were already banged up beforehand) carry on the rest of the way with challenging opponents ahead of them?

USC "Finally Knows What It Feels Like"

Taylor and Shotgun review their thoughts on the team's dominant finish against Arizona.

What Will The Trojans Mindset Be Going Into Colorado On Friday?

With a short week ahead of them the gang discusses the possible mindsets of the team before travel. Get healthy, go to your trainers, and do what needs to be done.

Kedon Slovis Battled Through A Lot Of Adversity On Saturday

Despite looking a bit hesitant compared to Notre Dame but played phenomenally to secure a win in the Coliseum.

Will USC Limp Through The Rest Of The Season?

Dan predicts how USC will have to rely on this depth and tread lightly with massive injuries on all sides most looking serious.

Was USC's Staff Wrong In Pushing These Young Playmakers To The Bottom Of The Depth Chart.

USC's staff had a blessing in disguise with all this talent around them, did they

Kenon "The Speed Demon" Christon Enter's The Fray

Dan explains the impact of Kenon entering the game with the loss of Markese Stepp and Stephen Carr in the game and how this gave defenses fits.

Kana'i Mauga: "Where Did He Come From"

Dan begs the question, does USC have to re-evaluate the coaching given the developments of confidence and game-speed.

USC Needed To Play Fast Today And Fast Is What They Did

Dan discusses the adjustments the team had to make, with many key playmakers going down on both sides and how this impacted the game.

Isaac Taylor-Stuart on USC's 41-14 win over Arizona

Trojan cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart injured his ankle in USC's loss to Notre Dame and he was officially listed as a game time decision heading into the Arizona game. While he didn't start against the Wildcats he did play a significant role, helping the defense pitch a shutout for the majority of the night.

USC freshman Kaulana Makaula unfazed by being thrown in against #9 Notre Dame

USC freshman defensive back Kaulana Makaula talks about being throw into the mix against a top 10 team after starting nickelback Greg Johnson injured his shoulder at No. 9 Notre Dame.

Feed Markese Stepp!

Ryan reacts to the news that the team will give Markese Stepp more carries and his effect on the new USC offense.

Will Khalil Tate Turn The Ball Over Exorbitantly

Ryan analyzes how the Wildcat Offense turned the ball over constantly and how this can impact the game.

USC's Offense Has No Excuses This Week

Despite offensive improvement, The leash is short. USC needs to constantly score against a bad opposing side.

Khalil Tate and JJ Taylor= Matchup Nightmare

Shotgun Elaborates on the threats these Arizona playmakers have to this beleaguered defense.

How Does This Arizona Team Look Coming Into The Coli?

Ryan and Shotgun Review the look of Khalil Tate's Wildcats going into Saturday's game.

The Trojans Are Walking On Thin Ice Going Forward

With no margin of error Dan predicts a hard stretch going the rest of the way for the Trojans with Arizona, in particular, giving them a run for their money.

How Does Vavae Malepeiai Look After Successful Knee Surgery?

Dan analyzes the outlook of Vavae's successful cleanup surgery to his swollen knee and when he could possibly return to the field.

Will Khalil Tate Force Graham Harrell's Air Raid To "Turn It Up"

With the 94th ranked defense in the FBS, Dan explains how the Trojans plan on counter-attacking the Wildcats with explosive offensive play.

What Is USC's Gameplan To Stop The Explosive Khalil Tate Led Arizona Offense?

With the #10 Ranked Offense in the nation coming to the Coli, Clancy Prendergast has a daunting task ahead of him. Dan breaks down how USC expects to counter that.

USC's Defense Has An Optimistic Attitude Despite Injuries On All Fronts.

Dan comments on the handling of the defensive replacements with more and more young players asked to step up with key positional injuries, especially in the secondary.

The Margin Of Error is Zero

With key injuries across the board, USC has no margin of error in terms of depth on both sides of the ball. Will they spread the snaps around and who can step up to keep this team afloat.

How Will USC Take Advantage Of Arizona's Lackluster Defense

Dan theorizes the methods USC has at its disposal to tear apart an 82nd ranked Arizona defense.

Will The Graham Harrell Air Raid Finally Live Up To It's Promise Against Arizona?

Graham Harrell claims that teams are slowing down when they play USC, Dan reviews this and how it could impact the game against Khalil Tate and the Cats.

Mike Jinks And Graham Harrell Are Including A Third Tailback Into The Fray

Dan discusses how USC will utilize Kenon Christian in the offense with the loss of Vavae to knee surgery.

USC's Staff Asks The Question: "Where Are We?"

Dan relays that the staff has analytical levels of optimism and really making an effort to carry over the good parts of this portion of the season moving forward.

USC d-line coach calls final drive against Notre Dame "a bad deal"

USC defensive line coach Chad Kauha'aha'a was not happy with the way his unit finished the game, calling the final drive against Notre Dame "a bad deal" after the Trojans let Notre Dame go on a 13-play, 75-yard touchdown drive that ate nearly seven minutes off the clock.

USC Again Leaving A Lot To Be Desired In South Bend

Shotgun and Taylor break down another disheartening loss on the road in another competitive game that USC could have won.

USC's Defensive Leaders Need To Step Up And Make Big Plays

Shotgun and Taylor review USC's defense and the lack thereof of impact stops that proved crucial to the demoralizing loss on Saturday.

When Will USC's Defense Finally Use It's Front Seven Depth?

With USC having trouble making substitutions early in the game, Shotgun and Taylor explain how depth has played into the competitiveness in the team.

Bush Push Pt. 2: Starring Markese Stepp

The gang discuss Markese Stepp's outstanding performance and how he will fare going forward as the possible number two back in the absence of Vavae

Clay Helton's "Work In Progress, Get Back To Fundamentals" Needs to apply to Tackling Some Time…

Taylor explains the difference that not only open field tackling but gang tackling plays into a tailbacks mentality.

Does USC's Gap Scheme Defense Need To Change?

Taylor and Shotgun break down whether USC's Defense needs to change or did Notre Dame simply outplay them in the trenches.

Analyzing USC's defensive performance against the Fighting Irish

Keely Eure and Dan Weber talk about how this USC defense played against Notre Dame, including giving up over 300 yards rushing.

Are USC issues on the field fixable in practice?

Dan Weber and Keely Eure talk about some of USC's issues on the field, including tackling, and how the Trojans could fix them by practicing better.

Clay Helton is still very optimistic for the remainder of the USC football season

Keely Eure and Dan Weber talk about Clay Helton being confident that his team can win the Pac-12 but is that realistic?

Pac-12 refs had a horrible night for USC vs. Notre Dame

Dan Weber and Keely Eure talk about the horrible officiating from the Pac-12 officials in the USC vs. Notre Dame game.