Inside the Trojans' Huddle: A 4-star commit, USC fall camp notes and 10 Questions
In this episode of Inside the Trojans’ Huddle, the WeAreSC panel discusses a big commitment for the Trojans, talks early fall camp practice reports, touches on the Penn State game and plays Arledge’s Ten Questions.
USC recruiting updates
The USC Trojans just picked up a big-time commitment from four-star offensive tackle Carde Smith. What does it mean and how is offensive line coach Josh Henson doing in building his offensive line class? Plus, the Trojans might not be done on the recruiting trail this week.
Fall camp updates
A handful of practices into fall camp, what stands out so far about these USC Trojans?
Big Ten previews
Continuing the series of looking ahead to some of the top games on the schedule, what stands out to the panel about the Penn State Nittany Lions coming to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for what will be USC’s sixth game of the season?
Addressing rumors
Rumors are swirling about Michigan and the NCAA, plus Notre Dame and the Big Ten. What’s to make of any of that?
And did recent comments from USC and Notre Dame athletic directors do anything to fan or douse the flames surrounding whether the Trojans and Irish will continue their historic rivalry on an annual basis?
Arledge’s Ten Questions
1. Are you more or less optimistic about the 2024 season now compared to the end of spring?
2. USC’s first game is in Las Vegas, so let’s set some over/unders for the season: Over/under on total touchdowns for Zachariah Branch.
3. Over/under for the number of 100-yard games by a USC running back.
4. Over/under on the number of 30-point games allowed by the USC defense.
5. Who will be the biggest surprise in the Big Ten in 2024?
6. Who will be the biggest disappointment in the Big Ten in 2024?
7. What has been the best Olympic moment so far in these games?
8. Who is the best USC Olympian of all time?
9. Other than USC – Notre Dame, what are the untouchable traditions for USC football?
10. What is the best under-the-radar USC game you’ve attended?
