Episode 226: USC vs. Notre Dame Preview 2017

Reign of Troy Radio returns with a full episode to preview the Trojans' huge rivalry tilt with Notre Dame in South Bend.

• The podcast kicks off with some unfortunate news, the Trojans injury luck just won't turn around as starting nose tackle Josh Fatu has been sidelined by a concussion he suffered during a car accident. What impact will Fatu's absence have on the defensive lineup this week?
• But wait, there's more on the injury front, including limited action for Loa Lobendahn, Rasheem Green and Cameron Smith, along with the retirement of Kenny Bigelow. The RoT Crew discusses all of the news coming out of practice this week.
• Michael and Alicia jump into the Notre Dame preview by looking at the Irish on offense. With a devastating rushing attack facing an injury-plagued USC front, what will be the Trojans toughest challenge on Saturday?
• As always, Michael and Alicia set their over/unders for the game, then offer up their score predictions.
• The episode concludes with your listener tweets, texts and emails. What position group will be most important for USC? Is there bad blood between the Trojans and Irish guard Jerry Tillery? How much does Sam Darnold's running help the Trojan offense? What's the best non-fourth-and-nine memory of the rivalry? Plus much more.

Reign of Troy Radio will return over the weekend with a Carcast after Saturday evening's USC vs. Notre Dame game. Then Michael and Alicia will dive even deeper into the result at the start of next week with a full fallout episode.

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