The Trojans enter the 2025 season with more strengths than weaknesses, but will that be enough to help USC improve over last year's results? In the first segment I break down USC strengths in 2025; everything from the players to the coaching staff.

I also explain why USC's weaknesses are more about the unknown than their ability to be a strength. I explain why in the 2nd segment.

The show wraps up with my 5 freshmen that have a chance to play early and often.

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USC was back on the practice field for day No. 5 of fall camp and it had a special feel to it with Coach Lincoln Riley watching the special team specialists. In the first segment I have all of the notes & observations from fall camp's 5th practice, including a special bonding moment between Coach Riley and myself.

In the second segment, I explain how USC was left off the Coaches Preseason Poll that was just released. I also explain why the Coaches Poll is the one that's the most worthless.

The show wraps up with some my own player and defensive predictions before the season starts.

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USC has a bunch of freshmen who don't look or act their age and it's showing up on the practice field, including a few of the bigger guys on both sides of the ball. There is a lot of confidence with the 2025 recruiting class and I have an update on what I saw and heard at the team's first practice in pads.

The Trojans added to their No.1 ranked recruiting class when Breck Kolojay joined his IMG teammate Keenyi Pepe. The two will continue their playing careers together at USC. I have all the details and quotes from his commitment ceremony.

The show's 3rd segment handles the Monday Mailbag where I answer questions from the viewers and listeners.

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USC quarterback Jayden Maiava said the best way for him to move his game forward is to use a neutral mindset. But what does that mean? I'll tell you what it could mean.

There are 3-4 positions that need to see a player emerge as a star. In the 2nd segment I'll tell you the positions and give you a handful of names to remember.

This week's Friday Rant has to do with communication. It's hard enough to communicate but when someone speaks a different language, it makes business transactions really challenging.

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Big Ten football shakeup: Oregon's debut season under the microscope. Will the Ducks soar or stumble in their new conference?

Spencer McLaughlin and the Locked On crew dissect the top 100 college football players, questioning Big Ten representation and debating surprising inclusions. The hosts analyze Oregon's challenging 10.5-win total, breaking down key matchups against Penn State, USC, and Washington. Quarterback situations across the conference take center stage, with Drew Aller, Dante Moore, and Garrett Nussmeier sparking heated discussions.

Tune in for expert predictions on Oregon's inaugural Big Ten campaign and discover why some hosts believe the Ducks might fall short of expectations.

The Trojans opened fall camp with a mostly healthy roster, plus Lincoln Riley talked about another new addition to the coaching staff on Day 1. USC added Adrian Klemm as an analyst on the defensive side of the ball. In the first segment I have all the news, notes, and observations from the first day of fall camp.

In the second segment, I have all the notes & quotes from new strength & conditioning coordinator Trumain Carroll. Coach Tru explains why the Coliseum is a "sacred place."

I wrap up the show with my final takeaways from what I saw, heard, and what's next.

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"We're not arrogant, we're just that good. "At USC's media day I asked D'Anton Lynn if he preferred his defense to be known as a confident group or arrogant. Confidence and arrogance comes to down to perception and I make the argument that leans toward arrogate in the first segment.

Fall camp opens today and there is a lot to keep an eye on throughout camp leading up to the season in 31 more days. I'll tell you who, what, and why my eyes will be focused on certain players and position groups.

In the third segment I talk about why 2025 is USC's most important fall camp in history.

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USC held Media Day ahead of fall camp opening and one thing is very clear; The Trojans defensive line room is massive and they are going to be a big problem in 2025. I had a chance to see them up close and speak with them and I haven't felt this good about USC's defensive line in a very long time!

I have some good (recruiting) news and bad (roster)news, plus some of the best quotes from the players and coaches regarding the strength and conditioning program under Trumain Carroll. He is exactly what the doctor ordered. I have all of the details in the second and third segments of the show

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