USC Football Spring Camp: Early Takeaways & Roster Breakdown with Cody Kessler | The Victory Podcast

On this episode of The Victory Podcast, former USC quarterback Cody Kessler and team reporter Keely Eure break down the first week of USC Football’s 2026 Spring Camp! They discuss early storylines for spring, roster changes, and which position groups could define the Trojans this fall. Episode Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & We're Back 2:17 Early Spring Camp Takeaways 5:07 Why USC Started Spring Camp Early 6:57 USC’s Roster is Mostly in Place 9:24 Lincoln Riley’s Biggest Question This Spring 14:28 Jayden Maiava’s Development and Expectations 21:47 Who Steps Up at Wide Receiver? 24:46 Mark Bowman and USC’s Tight End Room 27:13 Running Back and Offensive Line Continuity 33:23 Gary Patterson’s Defensive Scheme 40:52 Safety and Cornerback Competition 48:00 The Front Seven Under Patterson 53:50 Outro The Victory Podcast with Keely Eure brings you inside USC Athletics with analysis, interviews, and conversations with players, coaches, and alumni!