Episode 224: USC vs. OSU Fallout & Utah Preview

Reign of Troy Radio returns with a full episode to preview the Trojans' game with Utah, along with looking back at last week's Oregon State game.

• The podcast opens with a look at the news around USC this week, including a season-ending injury for Marlon Tuipulotu, some AP poll controversy and the question, "Did Sam Darnold criticize USC's playcalling?"
• Looking back at the Oregon State game, Alicia and Michael talk through the offensive performance in particular. Was playcalling the problem for USC? What actually happened on Saturday to prevent the Trojans from scoring more against a hapless Oregon State defense?
• The RoT Crew then look ahead to this coming Saturday's pivotal Pac-12 South matchup with Utah. The Utes boast a formidable defense and an offense which could be quarterbacked by an unknown quarterback: either Tyler Huntley, Troy Williams or Cooper Bateman. What can the Trojans expect to see across the field this weekend?
• As always, over/under predictions from last week are tabulated with Alicia still holding a commanding lead over Michael. Could this week's over/unders prove the difference?
• Finally, the podcast ends with your listener questions from the mailbag, including queries about Darnold's performance this season and USC's offensive philosophy.

Next up, Reign of Troy Radio will have a Carcast following Saturday's game against the Utah Utes at the Coliseum. You can get involved by dialing into the Reign of Troy Rant/Rave Line at 213-373-1872 with your thoughts before, during and after the game, along with sending your emails to reignoftroy@fansided.com.