SI's Adam Maya and Erik McKinney of WeAreSC.com examine where things stand with Clay Helton as USC prepares for its regular-season finale against UCLA (1:15); new athletic director Mike Bohn and what's at stake in the coming weeks (22:20), including why he might not make an immediate coaching change (33:15); Michael Pittman's legacy (1:03:15); favorite USC-UCLA memories (1:12:50); Kedon Slovis vs. JT Daniels (1:23:50); and Saturday's game (1:31:00). Be sure to check out Maya's new USC site at Sports Illustrated.

Troy Stories with Adam Maya

Waiting Room

Adam Maya and Tajwar Khandaker discuss the evolution of QB Kedon Slovis (1:20), X factors for USC's showdown with Oregon (12:45), defending Justin Herbert (20:20), and why the Trojans can pull off the upset (24:50). Be sure to check out Maya's new USC site at Sports Illustrated.

Upset O-lert?

Adam Maya is joined again by Erik McKinney of WeAreSC.com to offer their takeaways on USC's blowout over Arizona (2:35), freshman RB Kenan Christon (6:40), underutilized talent (14:00), new players to watch (26:30), an out-of-sync offense (34:20), and Clay Helton saving his job/the Trojans' chances of winning out (48:15). Be sure to check out Maya's new USC site at Sports Illustrated.

Bittersweet Symphony

Adam Maya is joined by Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times to discuss USC's search for a new athletic director (3:40), including a timeline and potential candidates (14:40), its implications on recruiting (18:30), hypotheticals for Clay Helton (24:40), and the factors at play in pursuing Urban Meyer (32:00). Be sure to check out Maya's new USC site at Sports Illustrated.

Closing Time

Adam Maya and The Athletic's Antonio Morales discuss the special bond USC running back Markese Stepp developed with fellow Indiana native Brody Stephens (1:50). They then opine on Stepp's role in the Trojans offense (10:00), what they expect from him (16:30) and quarterback Kedon Slovis versus Notre Dame (26:40), and whether there's a realistic roadmap to victory for USC in South Bend (39:35). Be sure to check out Maya's new USC site at Sports Illustrated.

More Than a Game

Adam Maya is joined by WeAreSC.com publisher Erik McKinney to discuss USC's complicated loss at Washington, where it leaves Clay Helton, and what to expect from the Trojans moving forward. Be sure to check out Maya's new USC site -- TrojanMaven -- a venture with Sports Illustrated.

Goodbye Week?

Adam Maya is joined by Tajwar Khandaker to discuss USC's big win versus Utah, backup QB Matt Fink's improbable performance, how the Trojans match up with Washington, what these games mean for Clay Helton, and 2020 QB Bryce Young's de-commitment. Be sure to check out Maya's new USC site -- TrojanMaven -- a venture with Sports Illustrated.

Fink or Faux

Adam Maya and Tajwar Khandaker (TrojanSports.com/Daily Trojan) discuss USC's loss at BYU, including the play of QB Kedon Slovis, the running back rotation, and controversy surrounding Clay Helton over whether he interfered with Graham Harrell's play-calling. Be sure to check out Maya's new USC site -- a venture with Sports Illustrated Media.

Passing The Buck

Adam Maya is joined by The Athletic's Antonio Morales to discuss the recent wave of news at USC, including AD Lynn Swann's resignation, Mark Jackson's AD candidacy and the emergence of freshman Kedon Slovis, and how those developments impact Clay Helton, as well as what's next for QB JT Daniels, 2020 commit Bryce Young and WR Devon Williams, who entered the transfer portal. Be sure to check out Maya's new USC site -- mavensports.io/usc -- a venture with Sports Illustrated Media featuring a fan-community focus and no paywall!

Kedon SZN

Adam Maya returns with special guest Taylor Mays. The two offer their takeaways from USC's season opener versus Fresno State. Mays also shares stories from his playing days at USC, including tearing his MCL versus Ohio State, Dwayne Jarrett's draft party and Brian Cushing still owing him rent. Be sure to check out Maya's new USC site -- mavensports.io/usc -- a venture with Sports Illustrated Media featuring a fan-community focus and no paywall!

Safe Mode

Welcome to Adam Maya's new podcast -- Troy Stories. Episode 1 is a lengthy interview with USC legend Taylor Mays. The former All-American safety shares insight and words of wisdom from his playing days and details what he's observed from the Trojans while attending practice over the past few weeks as they prepare for the 2019 season. Maya and Mays also discuss several notable storylines surrounding the team following its humbling 2018 season. Be sure to check out Maya's new USC site -- mavensports.io/usc -- a venture with Sports Illustrated Media featuring a fan-community focus and no paywall!

The Taylor Mays Interview

USC Football Insider Adam Maya of Sports Illustrated interviews various guests while delivering his encyclopedic knowledge of the Trojans.