11 episodes

USC Football Insider Adam Maya of Sports Illustrated interviews various guests while delivering his encyclopedic knowledge of the Trojans.

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USC Football Insider Adam Maya of Sports Illustrated interviews various guests while delivering his encyclopedic knowledge of the Trojans.

    Waiting Room

    Waiting Room

    SI's Adam Maya and Erik McKinney of WeAreSC.com examine where things stand with Clay Helton as USC prepares for its regular-season finale against UCLA (1:15); new athletic director Mike Bohn and what's at stake in the coming weeks (22:20), including why he might not make an immediate coaching change (33:15); Michael Pittman's legacy (1:03:15); favorite USC-UCLA memories (1:12:50); Kedon Slovis vs. JT Daniels (1:23:50); and Saturday's game (1:31:00).

    Be sure to check out Maya's new USC site at Sports Illustrated.

    • 1 hr 37 min
    Upset O-lert?

    Upset O-lert?

    Adam Maya and Tajwar Khandaker discuss the evolution of QB Kedon Slovis (1:20), X factors for USC's showdown with Oregon (12:45), defending Justin Herbert (20:20), and why the Trojans can pull off the upset (24:50).

    Be sure to check out Maya's new USC site at Sports Illustrated.

    • 30 min
    Bittersweet Symphony

    Bittersweet Symphony

    Adam Maya is joined again by Erik McKinney of WeAreSC.com to offer their takeaways on USC's blowout over Arizona (2:35), freshman RB Kenan Christon (6:40), underutilized talent (14:00), new players to watch (26:30), an out-of-sync offense (34:20), and Clay Helton saving his job/the Trojans' chances of winning out (48:15).

    Be sure to check out Maya's new USC site at Sports Illustrated.

    • 56 min
    Closing Time

    Closing Time

    Adam Maya is joined by Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times to discuss USC's search for a new athletic director (3:40), including a timeline and potential candidates (14:40), its implications on recruiting (18:30), hypotheticals for Clay Helton (24:40), and the factors at play in pursuing Urban Meyer (32:00).

    Be sure to check out Maya's new USC site at Sports Illustrated.

    • 44 min
    More Than a Game

    More Than a Game

    Adam Maya and The Athletic's Antonio Morales discuss the special bond USC running back Markese Stepp developed with fellow Indiana native Brody Stephens (1:50). They then opine on Stepp's role in the Trojans offense (10:00), what they expect from him (16:30) and quarterback Kedon Slovis versus Notre Dame (26:40), and whether there's a realistic roadmap to victory for USC in South Bend (39:35).

    Be sure to check out Maya's new USC site at Sports Illustrated.

    • 45 min
    Goodbye Week?

    Goodbye Week?

    Adam Maya is joined by WeAreSC.com publisher Erik McKinney to discuss USC's complicated loss at Washington, where it leaves Clay Helton, and what to expect from the Trojans moving forward.

    Be sure to check out Maya's new USC site -- TrojanMaven -- a venture with Sports Illustrated.

    • 1 hr 29 min

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4.7 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

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Best USC football coverage- great pod!

Adam Maya has become the go to guy for USC football coverage. He keeps it going on his new podcast that provides great insight and lots of great USC stories. If you love USC football, you will love this podcast!

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