Helium Boys Podcast: We are back! Kilian O’Connor injury fallout, Top 30 Most Important showdown

Despite being on two different networks, Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino are finally reunited after a four-month hiatus, returning to the microphones in Chris' living room to talk about USC football as the Trojans close in on the start of the 2026 season.

The podcasting duo open with the Two-Minute Drill where Shotgun talks baseball and Chris talks about Lincoln Riley's uncomfortable photo shoot at Big Ten Media Days. The boys of Helium jump into prior comments and corrections before breaking down the latest big news taking place around Howard Jones Field. They discuss the disappointing news of Kilian O'Connor's season-ending injury and what possible options the Trojans can turn to. They also talk about the opening of the Bloom Football Performance Center and the reinstitution of the USC-Notre Dame rivalry.

The conclusion of the first half of the show features discussion of the most interesting takeaways and quotes from USC players' media availability from Big Ten Media Days and USC Media Day, including Alani Noa talking about his absence from the Alamo Bowl, Jaydn Walker hurting when watching his spring film and coach Zach Hanson saying he wants "cohesive, consistent carnage" from the offensive line unit.

The Helium Boys then dive into the second half of the show to compare Top 30 Most Important Trojans lists, debating the placement of players and who could be in line for some notable changes once fall camp concludes. The show concludes with an Overtime period featuring some summer staples.