Ryan and Clinton hit the halfway point of ITP's spring overview series, this episode focusing on Purdue and USC. The Boilermakers are coming off a 4-8 record in new head coach Ryan Walters' debut season, and suffered a couple of notable portal losses in the offseason; can they take a step to bowl eligibility and beyond? Meanwhile, the Trojans are another Big Ten newcomer with high pedigree but are themselves coming off a remarkably disappointing 7-5 season and lose likely No. 1 NFL draft pick Caleb Williams. Will Miller Moss be next in a remarkable run of Lincoln Riley QBs? Will their defense be better than the unit that was obliterated time and time again last season?