Welcome back, everyone! It was another wild week in the NCAA, and this time we’re diving into the rollercoaster ride that was the USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Buckle up, because it’s a tale of two very different teams this week!

Oh, Trojans fans! What a week it’s been in Los Angeles. After an unexpected loss to unranked Minnesota, the Trojan faithful are in full meltdown mode. The Golden Gophers kept the pressure on USC from start to finish, snatching victory right from their grasp. Fans, including our buddy Michael, are feeling unhinged, and social media is buzzing with wild calls for quarterback Miller Moss to be benched. Hold on, folks! Let’s pump the brakes on that idea.

With the lack of big plays and explosive offense, comparisons to former coach Clay Helton are starting to creep in, and let’s just say, that’s not a compliment! As if that wasn’t enough, the Trojans are gearing up for a clash with the 4th-ranked Penn State this weekend. How will they bounce back? It’s a mystery wrapped in a riddle, and we can’t wait to see what unfolds!

Meanwhile, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish took a well-deserved bye week, and it seems to have done them good. Despite a few injuries lingering, the team is mostly rested and gearing up for a showdown with Stanford. Our friend Greg believes this could be a statement game for the Irish. It’s their chance to show the college football world just how formidable they can be!

With all eyes on South Bend, the Fighting Irish look poised to remind everyone why they’re a perennial powerhouse. Will they deliver a performance that gets fans buzzing? We’ll be on the edge of our seats!

As we look ahead to the weekend, the excitement is palpable. Will USC find a way to right the ship against a tough opponent, or will the struggles continue? And can Notre Dame capitalize on their time off and showcase their true potential?

Stay tuned, folks! This college football season is far from over, and we’re here for every thrilling moment. Until next time, enjoy the games and keep cheering for your favorite teams!

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In this exciting episode, we celebrate a successful weekend for both the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the USC Trojans! Notre Dame triumphed over the Louisville Cardinals, while USC delivered a strong performance against the Wisconsin Badgers. But the real highlight? Greg’s trip to South Bend and experiencing this game in person!

Greg shares his thrilling tales from the road, including a surprise encounter with WWE superstar Sheamus and his appearance on local ABC 57! He also breaks down press box rules and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at game-day culture.

On the field, we dissect Notre Dame’s performance, focusing on Riley Leonard’s impressive running and his two touchdown passes. We delve into Marcus Freeman’s demeanor in interviews and highlight some outstanding plays from Louisville, despite the loss. With the Fighting Irish on a bye this week, we look forward to what’s next for them.

Switching gears, we turn our attention to the Trojans and their clash with Wisconsin. After a shaky start, USC proved they are a second-half team, finishing strong and covering the spread! We discuss how this trend might shape their upcoming games, especially as they prepare for a road trip to Minnesota this weekend. While there are concerns about the offensive line and a few injuries, we remain confident in the Trojans’ ability to secure a victory.

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In this week’s episode, we dive deep into the contrasting fortunes of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the USC Trojans after their weekend matchups. While both teams took to the field, the outcomes couldn’t have been more different.

After a bit of preamble discussing off-field topics like NIL deals and the fun of watching games together and when we should do it again, we finally hit the main event: Michael’s reaction to USC’s disappointing loss to Michigan. Spoiler alert—he’s not happy. The Trojans went from almost clinching a win to succumbing to a shocking, last-minute touchdown drive from a team that literally couldn’t pass the ball. We can’t overlook the effort from USC quarterback Miller Moss, who showed resilience despite a historically poor performance from the offensive line. However, the frustration with the defense and head coach Lincoln Riley for letting this game slip away was palpable. The familiar refrain of “it’s the defense’s fault” echoed once again, leading us to ponder what’s next as USC prepares for their matchup against Wisconsin at home.

On the brighter side, the Fighting Irish showcased their dominance against Miami located in Ohio. Quarterback Riley Leonard shone, particularly with his running ability, hinting that this might be his forte. Greg shared an intriguing theory that Marcus Freeman’s games don’t necessarily follow a pattern, with each matchup standing on its own. He’ll be live in South Bend for the next game, feeling optimistic about the Irish as they face the Louisville Cardinals.

Tune in for all the insights, analysis, and a look ahead as we continue to track both teams’ journeys this season!

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In this week’s episode, we dive deep into the action surrounding the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the USC Trojans. The standout moment? Notre Dame’s impressive 66-7 victory over the Purdue Boilermakers, which showcased the team’s dominant defense. However, questions linger about the Irish’s vertical passing game and recent injuries to the offensive line.

While the game’s outcome was never in doubt, the excitement was a bit lacking, leading us to explore some light-hearted digressions into Pop Warner football and other fun tangents. As we transition, we preview Notre Dame’s upcoming matchup against Miami of Ohio, assessing how the RedHawk offense may struggle against the formidable Irish defense.

Shifting gears, we discuss USC’s first trip to the Big House as members of the Big Ten. It’s hard to believe that a year ago, USC would be favored on the road against Michigan, but here we are. Despite some skepticism from our Trojan-hating co-host Greg, Michael expresses confidence in the Miller Moss-led Trojans. With Michigan’s offense showing signs of vulnerability this season, USC looks poised to make a statement.

Join us for all this analysis and more, as we gear up for another exciting week of college football!

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This past weekend had all the emotions. It is a USC Trojan sandwich on this episode, we start and end with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and discuss the Trojans in the middle. There is no better place to start than with a despondent Greg after a Fighting Irish home field loss to Northern Illinois. It was a boring, poor showing for the Irish. The offense looked inept and failed to make anything happen. Quarterback Riley Leonard had a terrible game and could barely throw the ball down the field. The Notre Dame defense was fine but failed to make a big stop when it mattered. We try to figure out what is wrong and can it be fixed.

In the middle of the episode, we dive into the USC Trojans. We’ll break down their recent performances against Utah State. It was the first Trojan shutout since 2011. The Trojans continued to look competent, with good tackling and solid offensive execution, even Lincoln Riley is coming out of his shell. The bye week couldn’t have happened at a worse time for USC, but that’s ok this team will rally around Miller Moss and play good football

Looking ahead, we preview Notre Dame’s upcoming game against Purdue. Can the Fighting Irish bounce back from their previous loss? We’ll discuss the key factors for Notre Dame and what they need to do to secure a win against the Boilermakers. Spoiler alert, it might be a low scoring affair. Enjoy!

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What a weekend for college football! Both the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the USC Trojans pulled off impressive victories as underdogs.

We start with USC, where quarterback Miller Moss delivered a standout performance against the LSU Tigers. Moss played exceptionally well, proving himself as a capable starter. But Moss wasn’t the only highlight for the Trojans; their defense made crucial plays and avoided costly mistakes. Greg had to remind Michael of this after he complained about a lack of big plays. All in all, Lincoln Riley’s team showcased a balanced effort, combining a solid offense with a stingy defense. Plus, don’t miss our discussion on the controversial dominance of PFF (Pro Football Focus) in football analytics.

We then turn to Notre Dame, the Fighting Irish secured a significant road win against Texas A&M. The Notre Dame defense lived up to its hype, stifling the Aggies throughout the game. The defensive backs were particularly impressive, with multiple interceptions that demonstrated their All-American status. While the offense had some struggles, it delivered when it counted, and the offensive line, despite being untested, paved the way for over 200 rushing yards.

Tune in to hear the full breakdown and insights from this exciting weekend of college football!

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Welcome back, college football fans! The 2024 season is officially here, and both the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and USC Trojans are ready to make headlines. In this episode, we dive into what makes this season so thrilling for both teams.

First up, we spotlight USC’s new starting quarterback, Miller Moss. Moss has always dreamed of leading the Trojans, and his unwavering self-belief has finally paid off. Now, under the guidance of Lincoln Riley, Moss is set to shine, and Michael is thrilled about the possibilities, while Greg finds himself rooting for the Trojan signal caller.

On the Notre Dame side, Greg’s excitement centers on the Fighting Irish’s formidable defense, featuring standout players like Benjamin Morrison and Xavier Watts. But that’s not all—Greg is also eager to see what Riley Leonard can do with his dynamic playmaking abilities. However, both fans have their concerns: for Notre Dame, it’s the untested offensive line, and for USC, it’s the ever-pressing question of the defense.

But enough of the previews—real games are kicking off this weekend! Michael believes USC’s matchup against the LSU Tigers is particularly intriguing, especially with Brian Kelly on the sideline for the Tigers. Meanwhile, Greg is puzzled by Notre Dame’s underdog status against Texas A&M, especially since the Aggies have only won twelve games over the previous two seasons. He is very optimistic about the Irish’s chances.

Join us as we dive into these exciting storylines and get ready for an action-packed start to the college football season. We can’t wait for the games and hope you enjoy the show!

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We are back. It’s been the longest in-season hiatus for this podcast in the playoff era, but thankfully we are back. While we were on break the USC Trojans were still terrible and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish played out the string on a meaningless season. However, the most important thing to happen while we were off was Greg doing a live spot for ABC 57 in South Bend prior to the Wake Forrest game. We talk about that and more adventures from Greg in the press box. Somehow that segues into a brief conversation about new Trojan defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn. Which then brings us to the topic du jour of this week, the playoff committee and what a terrible job they do. This is compiled with no one talking about the Alabama sized elephant in the room, the cheating cheaters of Michigan. We then get back to USC and Notre Dame talk with a very brief bowl game discussion and move right into everyone’s favorite topic, the transfer portal. It’s good to be back, enjoy!

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This week was another loss for the USC Trojans, while the Notre Dame Fighting Irish had a bye. Now that both the Trojans and the Fighting Irish are out of contention for any important post season games the mood on the podcast is pretty melancholy. Things are so bleak that Greg starts the podcast off with a rant against the media and their treatment of Deion Sanders and Jim Harbough. Gregg is not a fan of the kid gloves being used. Then we get to USC’s loss to the Oregon Ducks and what is there to say. The Trojan defense was the same while the offense continued to look uninspiring. This game really made us question LIncoln Riley and his ability to call an offensive game. We then talk a little about Notre Dame and what’s going on with the offensive line and Sam Hartman’s inability to run playaction. Then we lightly touch on the upcoming games against UCLA and Wake Forest. Finally, the most important topic of the season comes up, Greg will be on TV in beautiful South Bend breaking down some Fighting Irish film.

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Halloween came late for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the USC Trojans, with both teams losing this week. We start with the big news, the Grinch will no longer be able to steal Christmas now that USC has fired defensive coordinator Alex Grinch after the Trojans 52-42 loss to Washington. The Washington Offense scored at will against USC. The defense looked terrible and only made a few big plays all night. Even though there were still some strong blame the offense vibes toward the end of this game, the Huskies scored so many points something had to be done. The craziest thing about all this is with a win against Oregon this coming weekend USC is still in the PAC-12 title picture. If the Trojans can blame the defense than Notre Dame can blame their offense. The Fighting Irish offense continued to look boring and predictable against Clemson. Then the Notre Dame defense wasn’t its usual great self, all adding up to a Fighting Irish loss. We then talk about if this is a wasted season for Notre Dame and what comes next. Throughout the episode we also sprinkle in praise for podcast favorite team the Arizona Wildcats. Beardown.

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It was a spooky Halloween week for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the USC Trojans. Trick or treating and children may have delayed this episode, but we start in the most obvious place, the Michigan cheating scandal. We finally weigh in and and decide it couldn’t happen to worse people. The art of sign stealing gives a great segue into a story about USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch and the general problem of the Trojan defense. Don’t worry we stay on brand and still blame the offense a little. We then talk about Notre Dame’s defense and preview the game against Clemson. We then move back to USC and talk about their upcoming game with Washington. 

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