After a very strong fall camp, USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava is making his case as to why he can be the best QB in the Big Ten. I am very bullish on the signal caller and state my case as to why I believe he will make a massive leap, and could even end up in the Heisman conversation. Tune in and make sure to subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team while also supporting Youth Sports Initiatives in the Los Angeles area! Become a ...
Aug 16, 2025•19 min•Ep. 208
Coach and Madman break down their five biggest questions for the USC Trojans as they embark on the 2025 season. What position groups are under the microscope and the most pressure? Who will need to make the biggest impact? Will the season be a success if these questions are answered? Tune in and make sure to subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team while also supporting Youth Sports Initiatives in the Los Angeles area! Become a member h...
Aug 15, 2025•52 min•Ep. 207
It feels strange to be talking about 2027 recruiting for the USC Trojans , but that is how quickly the recruiting calendar shifts. The are two priority local prospects who the Trojans are targeting, but their heaviest competition will likely be their biggest rival: the UCLA Bruins . Join Ryan Dyrud as he gives the latest scoop on the USC recruiting trail in regards to 4-star defensive lineman George Toia and 4-star safety Khalil Terry. Make sure to subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Bec...
Aug 15, 2025•12 min•Ep. 206
Coach and Madman break down the USC Trojans ' preseason ranking, what the national conversation has been around expectations for the season, and what this year means to the program’s future. Tune in and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team while also supporting Youth Sports Initiatives in the Los Angeles area! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/membership Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwor...
Aug 13, 2025•51 min•Ep. 205
We reported yesterday that USC Trojans DB Prophet Brown went down with an injury and will miss the first part of the season. This is a big loss, but the Trojans have an extremely deep defensive back room. So who will be the starting five when the season opens? Let's see if we can predict the group! Tune in and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team while also supporting Youth Sports Initiatives in the Los Angeles area! Become a member...
Aug 10, 2025•15 min•Ep. 204
As we predicted, elite offensive lineman Breck Kolojay has officially committed to the USC Trojans on Friday. He is now the 32nd commitment in the Trojans' top-ranked 2026 class. What does this mean for the 2026 class, and why did he ultimately choose the Trojans over programs like Georgia and Miami? Ryan Dyrud discusses this, plus some sights and sounds from the beginning of USC's Fall Camp! Tune in and make sure to subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Become a member today and help supp...
Aug 02, 2025•14 min•Ep. 203
I spoke a few weeks ago about elite offensive lineman Breck Kolojay and where his recruitment stood with the USC Trojans . I felt good about where the Trojans stood with him then, and I feel even better now. Tune in for the latest and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team while also supporting Youth Sports Initiatives in the Los Angeles area! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/membership Join...
Jul 30, 2025•11 min•Ep. 202
LAFB was live and in person at Big Ten Media Days, where there was plenty happening with the USC Trojans . Lincoln Riley did the media gammet and answered plenty of questions about the upcoming season, recruiting, the state of college football, and the future of the USC-Notre Dame rivalry. Tim, Madman, and Ryan recap all of the sights and sounds from a busy week in Las Vegas. Tune in and make sure to subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB ...
Jul 25, 2025•19 min•Ep. 201
Paul Finebaum is talking about USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley yet again, and this time under his own volition, without pre-emptive reasoning. We are beyond weird. We are beyond sad. It is either a personal vendetta or something in his contract that states he must bring up Lincoln Riley in a negative way at least once a month during the offseason. This latest tirade was not only in poor taste, but it brought about many claims that are just factually untrue. I discuss why these claims are fa...
Jul 23, 2025•17 min•Ep. 200
About a week ago, Rivals dropped their new recruiting rankings heading into the fall. The USC Trojans ' 2026 class saw a lot of movement. Some commitments rose, while others fell. Currently, the Trojans hold 17 commitments in the Rivals Top 300. Should there be more? Tune in and make sure to subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel! Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team while also supporting Youth Sports Initiatives in the Los Angeles area! Become a member here: https://www.y...
Jul 20, 2025•17 min•Ep. 199
The USC Trojans ' defense improved mightily in the first year under new defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn. Just how far can they rise in Year 2? What should the standard be versus what would be considered a failed season? Who will be the most impactful players this season? Who were the most important additions from the Transfer Portal, and who are some lesser-known players that will make an impact on the field? All of this and more on the latest episode of Salute To Troy! Tune in and make sure ...
Jul 19, 2025•29 min•Ep. 198
We are just a few weeks away from the USC Trojans kicking off fall camp, and just one week away from Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas, Nevada. There is still one top recruit that the Trojans are hot on the trail for before they hold the remaining spots for fall evaluation: Breck Kolojay. Kolojay is one of the last remaining top interior offensive linemen who is uncommitted. What is the latest, and where do the USC Trojans stand? Tune in and make sure to subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel !...
Jul 16, 2025•8 min•Ep. 197
After merging with On3, Rivals just released their new player rankings ahead of the fall season. The USC Trojans saw players rise and fall in the rankings, but one of the more interesting positions was at Quarterback. USC commit Jonas Williams saw his ranking slide a bit, while another QB committed to a rival school saw a meteoric rise. Fair or foul? I get into it on the USC LAFB Show! Make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Become a member today and help support the US...
Jul 15, 2025•21 min•Ep. 196
Most in the national media have ranked USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava in the middle of the pack of the Big Ten. Is he being slept on? We discuss what the signal caller needs to do to improve this season and why he can potentially surprise a lot of people. Where would you rank him heading into the season? Tune in and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team while also supporting Youth Sports Initiatives in the Los Angeles area! Be...
Jul 12, 2025•25 min•Ep. 195
In somewhat strange news, USC Trojans projected starting left guard DJ Wingfield has not yet had his waiver approved by the NCAA. If it is not approved, he would be ineligible for this season, and his college career would be over. This comes after he has been with the Trojans since the New Year and participated in the spring program. What is the latest with this situation, and is there any cause for concern, or will this issue be quickly rectified? Tune in and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube C...
Jul 10, 2025•9 min•Ep. 194
The USC Trojans have two of the best wide receivers in all of college football in Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane. Who will have the better season in 2025, and are both of them being slept on? Tune in and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team while also supporting Youth Sports Initiatives in the Los Angeles area! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/membership Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork...
Jul 09, 2025•21 min•Ep. 193
Sitting with 31 commitments, the USC Trojans currently hold the No. 1 2026 class. Come December, they hope to have a total of 35 commitments. They are in pursuit of one more summer commitment before they will wait for the season to evaluate the remaining three spots. So, who are they currently pursuing? They hope to add one more offensive lineman in 4-star iOL Breck Kolojay. What is the latest on his recruitment, and who are the Trojans competing with? Tune in and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTu...
Jul 08, 2025•7 min•Ep. 192
2027 is still a long way away, but the USC Trojans just received two crystal balls to land the commitment of elite 4-star quarterback Peyton Houston. Will this come to fruition, and what do Lincoln Riley and the Trojans need to do to ensure it sticks for a year and a half? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube channel ! Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team while also supporting Youth Sports Initiatives in the Los Angeles area! Become a member her...
Jul 07, 2025•8 min•Ep. 191
We predicted it, and now it has come to fruition. Elite 4-star wide receiver Ethan 'Boobie' Feaster has officially committed to the USC Trojans ! Lincoln Riley now has one of the deepest skill position groups in the Country. What does Feaster's commitment mean, and how will he fit with the Trojans? Will this have an even further positive impact? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team while also suppor...
Jul 04, 2025•11 min•Ep. 190
Elite 4-Star wide receiver Ethan 'Boobie' Feaster is set to announce his commitment on July 4, and the USC Trojans are one of the top contending teams. We have the latest intel on where he stands and whether he is trending to end up in Los Angeles or with the Texas A&M Aggies. Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team while also supporting Youth Sports Initiatives in the Los Angeles area! Become a me...
Jul 03, 2025•9 min•Ep. 189
Big Ten Media Days are just around the corner, and the USC Trojans just announced the three players who will be joining Lincoln Riley in Las Vegas. Wide Receiver Makai Lemon, Left Tackle Elijah Paige, and Safety Kamari Ramsey will be in attendance, but to the surprise of some, Quarterback Jayden Maiava will not be at the event. Is there any reason to be concerned, or is this telling a different story? Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Become a member t...
Jul 01, 2025•9 min•Ep. 188
As we round out the month of June, I take a look back at the momentum that the USC Trojans have built and who could be next for a commitment announcement. Who will be the next elite recruit to call LA home? Tune in and make sure to subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Check out our LAFB Merch: https://lafbnetwork.printify.me/ Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/nca...
Jul 01, 2025•16 min•Ep. 187
The latest recruit with a ton of momentum with the USC Trojans is 4-star EDGE prospect Luke Wafle. After an official visit to USC this past weekend, the rumors have begun to swirl about whether he will commit or not. With a visit to Texas scheduled this next weekend, there is a lot riding on these next few days. Will the USC Trojans close it out? Tune in and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Check...
Jun 17, 2025•10 min•Ep. 186
We felt this way for quite some time, but on Father's Day, Talanoa Ili officially committed to the USC Trojans . It came down to a battle between the UCLA Bruins and USC, but the Trojans ultimately won out. What does this commitment mean for the program, and who deserves the most credit for getting it done? Will another domino drop soon? Tune in and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel . Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Check out our ...
Jun 16, 2025•9 min•Ep. 185
The USC Trojans are looking to add one more wide receiver to their 2026 class, and they hosted a pair of them last weekend during their official visit. One of those was elite 4-star WR Ethan "Boobie" Feaster. Where does his recruitment currently stand, and are the Trojans in a good spot for a potential commitment? Tune in and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Listen to our USC Football Trojans Pod...
Jun 13, 2025•13 min•Ep. 184
The first official visit weekend for the USC Trojans was a huge success. They gained the commitment of DB Peyton Dyer and are trending positively for multiple other recruits. The 2nd weekend of official visits begins on June 13th. The Trojans will have 9 recruits in attendance. Tune in to see who will be on campus and why this weekend is so important. Make sure to subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Recruit official visit list: Luke Wafle – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ EDGE – Uncommitted Jonas Williams – ⭐️...
Jun 13, 2025•8 min•Ep. 183
The USC Trojans hosted 5-Star safety Jett Washington for an official visit last week. It went very well, and things are sitting in a good spot with the Trojans and the Bishop Gorman prospect. Are the USC Trojans in the lead, and if not, what could separate them from the Oregon Ducks and Alabama Crimson Tide? Tune in and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: ...
Jun 12, 2025•12 min•Ep. 182
One of the last remaining prized recruits that the USC Trojans are targeting is 4-star linebacker Talanoa Ili. He just wrapped up his official visit with USC, and it went very well. Last week, I spoke on the fact that even though (at the time) Ili still had some official visits with some big programs lined up, I believed that it was ultimately going to come down to a battle between the USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins. Let's dive into the latest intel and where he may end up. Tune in and subscrib...
Jun 10, 2025•15 min•Ep. 181
Today officially begins the new era of college football, and the USC Trojans appear to be completely ready and prepared. Yesterday, the House and the NCAA reached a settlement on a RevShare agreement for student-athletes. This will be separate from NIL that collectives can pay out, but the language and rules regarding those have shifted as well. I break down everything I know about this groundbreaking legislation and how it directly pertains to the USC Trojans and USC Football. Tune in and subsc...
Jun 07, 2025•17 min•Ep. 180
The USC Trojans are hosting a bevvy of blue-chip recruits this weekend for official visits. One of those priority recruits is 4-star linebacker Talanoa Ili. Is there a chance he commits after his visit? Is it going to come down to a battle between USC and the UCLA Bruins? Let's get into it! Tune in and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel ! Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://www.lafbne...
Jun 06, 2025•8 min•Ep. 179
