USC Trojans Spring Practice No. 8 Thread - LAFB Network

2026-03-24 at 12:40

USC Trojans Spring Practice No. 8 Thread

Here is a thread with everything from USC’s Tuesday practice. This was the first practice back from Spring Break. This thread will include:

Head Coach Lincoln Riley Interview
QB Jayden Maiava Interview
OT Elijah Vaikona Interview
What We Saw And Heard
My Full Recap, Observations, And Analysis
More

I will update this throughout the day.

Ryan Dyrud
2026-03-24 at 13:02

We spoke with Coach Riley after practice. He gave a few injury updates. RB Waymond Jordan, TE Tucker Ashcraft, and TE Walter Matthews all had procedures over the break and will miss the rest of Spring Camp.

However, nothing long-term, and all are expected to be a full go for the Summer program.

Here is his full interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF8QJJPi8Pg
Ryan Dyrud
2026-03-24 at 13:13

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Ryan Dyrud
2026-03-24 at 13:28

QB1 Jayden Maiava speaks with us after practice:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=453XP0-9nxg&t=87s
Ryan Dyrud
2026-03-24 at 13:29

Redshirt Freshman OT Elijah Vaikona speaks about his confidence in yYear 2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9cmz9ivL5w
Ryan Dyrud
2026-03-24 at 13:29

Everything We Saw And Heard from today’s campus and practice during the media viewing portion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqRtNRfWQfU
Ryan Dyrud
2026-03-24 at 15:08

Here is my full recap from practice today:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPiCpcfsNig

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