Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Jason Fitz and Caroline Fenton are joined by USC legend and Fox Sports analyst Matt Leinart to discuss high expectations for Lincoln Riley and the Trojans.

Leinart breaks down why USC must make the College Football Playoff this season and what quarterback Jayden Maiava needs to do to step up as a leader.

Plus, they examine USC's daunting Big Ten schedule and the record required to lock up a playoff spot.

00:00 Can Jayden Maiave win a Heisman?
01:23 Is it CFP or bust for USC this year?
03:00 Adapting to the new era of college football
05:04 What USC needs to do to reach the playoffs
07:21 The 2006 Rose Bowl
09:19 Reflecting on his college career
10:52 Big Noon Kickoff show
12:36 We Give Blood campaign

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