Episode 217: USC vs. Texas Preview

Reign of Troy Radio returns with a full episode to preview USC's Week 3 clash with the Texas Longhorns.

• The episode begins with Michael and Alicia looking at the news, including breaking news on Porter Gustin's injury status for the Texas game.
• Other news items include a series of ridiculous storylines going into this week's game, including Texas media making big deals about Vacategate —the NCAA-mandated asterisk around the Trojans' "4-0*" record against Texas in the school-issued game notes— and a misinterpreted 'Horns down' from USC running back Ronald Jones.
• RoT then goes in-depth on the USC vs. Texas matchup, looking at the key aspects of the game, including the health of Longhorns quarterback Shane Buechele and how the Trojans will face a strong rushing attack led by running back Chris Warren III and wildcat quarterback/receiver Jerrod Heard.
• As always, this game preview episode of Reign of Troy Radio concludes with a bunch of Over/Under predictions, plus score predictions and a dip into the mailbag for listener questions.

Next up for the podcast will be a Carcast after Saturday's game, reacting to USC's first game against Texas since the infamous 2006 Rose Bowl.  You can get involved as always by dialing into the Reign of Troy Rant/Rave Line at 213-373-1872, or emailing the podcast at reignoftroy@fansided.com.