Lincoln Riley attributes departures to USC’s pro-style formula dictating NIL offers
4 days, 18 hours ago

Lincoln Riley attributes departures to USC’s pro-style formula dictating NIL offers

LA Times  

After nine days of chaos and uncertainty, during which 19 of his players left USC for the transfer portal, Lincoln Riley found himself longing Wednesday for a time, not so long ago, when the process of building a college football team was less opaque, teams were equally allotted 85 scholarships, relationships were forged in living rooms and decisions were made with more than money in mind. “I think the whole college football world is trying to adapt right now, which is, honestly, I think for everybody a little difficult to keep up with.” That world had never felt so far away at USC as it had last week, as former top prospects whose living rooms the coach once sat in left in droves for the transfer portal. “There’s a financial component to every decision that we make,” Riley said, “and every decision that a player makes.” And those decisions affect other decisions. “Now, you overpay for the wrong person,” Riley said, “it affects every other one on the roster.” New Mexico running back Eli Sanders is one of the few players USC has added through the portal so far. After that, Riley said, determining a player’s value has “got to come back to production for the USC football program.” But how Riley quantifies that production remains unclear.

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Lincoln Riley shrugs off USC receiver defections to portal, still expects to improve
1 week, 3 days ago

Lincoln Riley shrugs off USC receiver defections to portal, still expects to improve

LA Times  

USC wide receiver Duce Robinson is among the Trojans who have entered the transfer portal. But as USC’s young wideouts considered last week whether to stay or enter the transfer portal, Riley insisted Thursday that he didn’t set out to convince any receiver to stay. “The reality is there’s just some guys that you just can’t or are not going …

USC coach Lincoln Riley suggests there is no reason to panic as Trojans shop in portal
1 week, 6 days ago

USC coach Lincoln Riley suggests there is no reason to panic as Trojans shop in portal

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley congratulates running back Quinten Joyner after his touchdown against Notre Dame on Nov. 30. The transfer portal was open less than 24 hours when Lincoln Riley appeared on USC’s “Trojans Live” radio show Monday night. This just is what it is right now.’” As its roster stands, USC probably could have used a potential star running …

USC and Lincoln Riley salvage challenging signing day by landing Jahkeem Stewart
2 weeks, 5 days ago

USC and Lincoln Riley salvage challenging signing day by landing Jahkeem Stewart

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sideline during a loss to Notre Dame on Nov. 30. We’re really glad he’s a Trojan.” That was obvious as his signing became official, with a bevy of USC staffers, including defensive line coach Eric Henderson, posting photos on social media wearing Thanos’ famous gauntlet with two of its golden fingers shaped in …

UCF inquires about USC coach Lincoln Riley: Sources
2 weeks, 5 days ago

UCF inquires about USC coach Lincoln Riley: Sources

New York Times  

By Bruce Feldman, Antonio Morales and Ralph Russo UCF has inquired about the availability of USC coach Lincoln Riley as it searches for a replacement for Gus Malzahn, three people who have been privy to those conversations told The Athletic on Wednesday. Firing Riley, whose win total with the Trojans has decreased in each of his three seasons, would cost …

USC and Lincoln Riley hope to halt out-of-state exodus on early signing day
2 weeks, 6 days ago

USC and Lincoln Riley hope to halt out-of-state exodus on early signing day

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley walks on the sideline during a win over Nebraska at the Coliseum on Nov. 16. The exodus that would define this cycle for USC started almost six months ahead of Wednesday’s early signing day, just as its recruiting efforts were rolling and its 2025 class had climbed into the top five. Meanwhile, 15% of USC’s offers …

The Times of Troy: At the end of Year 3, USC has yet to find its identity under Lincoln Riley
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3 weeks ago

The Times of Troy: At the end of Year 3, USC has yet to find its identity under Lincoln Riley

LA Times  

I’m Ryan Kartje, the USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, reporting to you from the final days of another frustrating USC football regular season. Since beating Notre Dame two years ago, in a game that appeared to announce the Trojans’ triumphant return as contenders, Lincoln Riley has barely managed to keep USC above.500. Riley is 14-11 through his last …

Lincoln Riley has imprisoned USC in a cycle of mediocrity
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Lincoln Riley has imprisoned USC in a cycle of mediocrity

LA Times  

This season is officially worse than the last, USC completing its regular season with a 6-6 record and probably destined for a minor bowl in a desert wasteland. 5 Notre Dame at the Coliseum on Saturday, Lincoln Riley has a 25-14 record as USC’s coach. I could go on about that for an hour, but I just don’t think it’s …

Do front offices see USC’s Lincoln Riley as a future NFL coach?
1 month ago

Do front offices see USC’s Lincoln Riley as a future NFL coach?

LA Times  

You win some, you lose some. “The biggest thing with the NFL if you’re evaluating him as a head coach is what type of team identity are you trying to bring?” AFC said. “I think it’s more appealing to be an NFL head coach right now,” NFC said. It’s hard not to consider the possibility of starting over in life.” …

The Sports Report: USC football is put on probation
1 month, 1 week ago

The Sports Report: USC football is put on probation

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley walks in the tunnel behind his team to the field before a recent game. “I’m just happy that he knew — and I told his wife this — that every single time I saw him I told him I loved him,” said Allen, whose career achievements include a Heisman Trophy, season and Super Bowl most valuable …

Letters to Sports: Miller Moss paying the price for Lincoln Riley’s mistakes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Letters to Sports: Miller Moss paying the price for Lincoln Riley’s mistakes

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley is throwing quarterback Miller Moss under the bus. Jerry Mendel Culver City :: As a UCLA fan, I’m glad that USC has discovered what it’s like to have hired and been hoodwinked by an arrogant charlatan football coach. When he arrived bringing in half of his Oklahoma team with him, including a Heisman quarterback, and went …

USC goes cold at the goal line, falling to Washington in another road loss
1 month, 3 weeks ago

USC goes cold at the goal line, falling to Washington in another road loss

LA Times  

Washington running back Jonah Coleman leaps into the end zone to score in front of USC safety Akili Arnold in the first half of the Trojans’ 26-21 loss Saturday night. We’ve been a good enough team to put ourselves in position to win.” That message had worn thin weeks ago with frustrated USC faithful, but Riley went back to it …

His defiance gone, Lincoln Riley struggles to explain USC’s latest devastating loss
2 months ago

His defiance gone, Lincoln Riley struggles to explain USC’s latest devastating loss

LA Times  

USC quarterback Miller Moss throws under pressure from Maryland linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II during the second half of the Trojans’ 29-28 loss Saturday night. And it’s like that, over and over and over again.” The loss left Riley below.500 for the first time in his career — and USC with a difficult route just to reach bowl eligibility. The redshirt …

After another close loss and a 3-3 start, USC simply needs more from Lincoln Riley
2 months, 1 week ago

After another close loss and a 3-3 start, USC simply needs more from Lincoln Riley

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Makai Lemon found a soft spot in Penn State’s zone defense, caught a short pass and took it 14 yards to get to the Nittany Lions’ 49-yard line with 1:48 remaining in the game. A 33-30 overtime loss to fourth-ranked Penn State — USC’s third loss that has come in the game’s final seconds or final play. …

Lincoln Riley takes the blame for USC’s ‘gut punch’ of a loss to No. 4 Penn State
2 months, 1 week ago

Lincoln Riley takes the blame for USC’s ‘gut punch’ of a loss to No. 4 Penn State

LA Times  

The chances were there all afternoon, just as they had been all season, the universe practically begging for USC to pull past No. “It’s a gut punch,” Riley said, “no doubt about it.” It was particularly painful, considering how completely USC had controlled the better part of the Saturday’s defeat. USC safety Kamari Ramsey tackles Penn State tight end Tyler …

Lincoln Riley still thinks USC can be ‘a really good team’ despite loss to Minnesota
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lincoln Riley still thinks USC can be ‘a really good team’ despite loss to Minnesota

LA Times  

An unseasonably warm breeze blew through Huntington Bank Stadium. But nothing about Saturday night’s 24-17 loss to Minnesota would leave USC feeling comfortable with its new place in its new conference. “We’ve got the makings of a really good team,” said Lincoln Riley, who has lost seven of his last 12 as the Trojans coach. “We gave up a couple …

USC linebacker Raesjon Davis to redshirt this season
2 months, 3 weeks ago

USC linebacker Raesjon Davis to redshirt this season

LA Times  

When Raesjon Davis arrived in 2021, during the last gasps of the Clay Helton era at USC, the four-star linebacker from Santa Ana Mater Dei looked like he could make an immediate impact at a position where USC desperately needed it. “Play as much as you want or play as little as you want, and the only way you get …

Lincoln Riley confident USC offensive line can be ‘damn good’ despite Michigan loss
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Lincoln Riley confident USC offensive line can be ‘damn good’ despite Michigan loss

LA Times  

The left tackle was cramping. Still, Riley didn’t seem concerned on Tuesday about the line’s long-term trajectory, instead once again reiterating his belief that USC’s offensive line can be “really damn good” this season. We’ve got to get back on track that way, and I’m confident we will.” Michigan’s Josaiah Stewart knocks down USC quarterback Miller Moss during the Trojans’ …

Lincoln Riley's shortcomings on display in USC loss to Michigan
3 months ago

Lincoln Riley's shortcomings on display in USC loss to Michigan

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sideline during a 27-24 loss to Michigan in the Trojans’ Big Ten opener on Saturday. Coach Lincoln Riley described the 27-24 loss to Michigan on Saturday as a game his team could have won, saying, “We came up one play short.” In truth, this was a game the Trojans should have won. “I …

Transfer portal success driving defensive turnaround for No. 11 USC
3 months ago

Transfer portal success driving defensive turnaround for No. 11 USC

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Ex-Florida State defensive back Greedy Vance Jr., former Bruins corner John Humphrey and ex-Wyoming defensive tackle Gavin Meyer are all starters who have played at a high level for USC, which faces No. That’s really what we all did.” Ramsey might have been the most important …

Lincoln Riley isn’t too bothered that Michigan has switched quarterbacks
3 months ago

Lincoln Riley isn’t too bothered that Michigan has switched quarterbacks

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley said his team has to be “ready for everybody” on Michigan. But Riley said he understood Moore’s rationale behind announcing the move, even if he wouldn’t speculate as to why he announced it five days ahead of Saturday’s big-time Big Ten opener in Ann Arbor. So, a big challenge, regardless of who’s under center.” Still, it’s …

Lincoln Riley can start CFP dreaming now that USC has a defense
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lincoln Riley can start CFP dreaming now that USC has a defense

LA Times  

Who were these players, and what did they do with USC’s defense? New starting quarterback Miller Moss passed for 378 yards and transfer running back Woody Marks scored a pair of touchdowns, but the most important revelations in the Trojans’ season-opening 27-20 victory over No. LSU drove the ball to USC’s three-yard line on the opening drive of the game …

USC defense commits to bulking up and helping build Trojans’ new scheme
4 months, 3 weeks ago

USC defense commits to bulking up and helping build Trojans’ new scheme

LA Times  

USC defensive lineman Bear Alexander is expected to play a key role in the Trojans’ transformation under the direction of co-defensive coordinators D’Anton Lynn and Eric Henderson. D’Anton Lynn was a defensive assistant, having followed his father, Anthony, from Buffalo to L.A. Eric Henderson was an assistant defensive line coach, still finding his way in his first NFL job. And …

Lincoln Riley brushes off criticism, insists USC is still a power at Big Ten media days
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Lincoln Riley brushes off criticism, insists USC is still a power at Big Ten media days

LA Times  

Lincoln Riley strode confidently into the cavernous confines of a new, unfamiliar stadium, one of the new coaches on the block in the Big Ten, surrounded on all sides by the novel and the unfamiliar. But amid all the new and unfamiliar at Big Ten media days, the message from Riley, at the start of his third season at USC, …

USC paid nearly $20 million in 2022 to bring Lincoln Riley to L.A.
7 months, 1 week ago

USC paid nearly $20 million in 2022 to bring Lincoln Riley to L.A.

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley was an expensive hire for the Trojans, with his Oklahoma buyout, salary and related compensation costing the Trojans nearly $20 million during his first season. The federal tax return, which covers only the fiscal year 2022, is the first public disclosure of Riley’s compensation since he left Oklahoma for USC at the end of the 2021 …

‘Hungry for more’: Takeaways from USC football’s spring camp
8 months ago

‘Hungry for more’: Takeaways from USC football’s spring camp

LA Times  

USC’s new-look defense aced its first test, but even a five-takeaway spring game victory isn’t enough to satisfy defensive end Jamil Muhammad. “It’s almost like today wasn’t good enough,” the redshirt senior said Saturday as the Trojans wrapped up their 15-practice spring season, “because we’re hungry. Coach Lincoln Riley emphasized his excitement over “the vibe of this team” on Saturday, …

USC football loses more players to transfer portal
8 months, 1 week ago

USC football loses more players to transfer portal

LA Times  

Defensive lineman Isaiah Raikes celebrates after making a tackle for a loss while playing for Texas A&M before he transferred to USC. Raikes and defensive back Tre’Quon Fegans were removed from USC’s online roster this weekend amid their plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens Monday. As players flirted with, backed out of and entered the portal, discussion …

Amid portal uncertainty, Lincoln Riley keeps one top lineman and loses another
8 months, 1 week ago

Amid portal uncertainty, Lincoln Riley keeps one top lineman and loses another

LA Times  

USC football coach Lincoln Riley looks at the scoreboard during a win over Colorado in September. Riley managed to keep Bear Alexander out of the transfer portal, but he couldn’t prevent Jason Zandamela from leaving. “I’m not crystal clear on all of the noise or what any of this portal mess is about,” Alexander wrote in a post on X. …

Lincoln Riley wins Bear Alexander recruiting battle, convincing him to stay at USC
8 months, 1 week ago

Lincoln Riley wins Bear Alexander recruiting battle, convincing him to stay at USC

LA Times  

USC defensive lineman Bear Alexander celebrates tipping a pass during a game against Stanford at the Coliseum on Sept. 9. After seriously considering another trip to the transfer portal, standout defensive tackle Bear Alexander says he’s staying at USC. “I’m here to finish what I started and that’s chasing a natty here at USC with my teammates #FightOn.” That didn’t …

USC transfers look for ways to contribute during spring football
8 months, 3 weeks ago

USC transfers look for ways to contribute during spring football

LA Times  

USC transfer quarterback Jayden Maiava sets up to pass while playing for UNLV last season. With promising prospects from last year’s recruiting class — Riley’s first full group at USC — the Trojans signed only three transfers for spring on offense. Now with Richardson, running back Woody Marks and quarterback Jayden Maiava, the Trojans will try to mix veteran transfer …

Lincoln Riley has a new outlook as USC opens spring practice
9 months ago

Lincoln Riley has a new outlook as USC opens spring practice

LA Times  

He’s the quarterback whisperer. “I’m further ahead than the players on it, but I’m learning it for the first time, kind of like they are in a way,” Riley said. “So to be able to be there, to be engaged, to be able to have those conversations with our players, it helps me in my conversations with our defensive staff …

USC’s new defensive coaches eager to embrace the challenge that awaits
10 months, 1 week ago

USC’s new defensive coaches eager to embrace the challenge that awaits

LA Times  

Former North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz, who won two FCS national titles with the school, will oversee linebackers at USC next season. “We want to make a little look like a lot.” With an emphasis on player development, USC introduced its four new defensive assistant coaches to reporters Thursday before the Trojans begin spring practices on March 19. …

Ranking USC football’s 11 transfer portal additions, evaluating where help is still needed
10 months, 1 week ago

Ranking USC football’s 11 transfer portal additions, evaluating where help is still needed

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — USC’s roster is basically set for the spring. Cornerback John Humphrey Domani Jackson and Christian Roland-Wallace were USC’s starting cornerbacks for most of last season, but Jackson transferred to Alabama and Roland-Wallace has exhausted his eligibility, so the Trojans have an opening at both corner spots. Defensive lineman Nate Clifton It’s no secret that USC needs defensive …

The refreshing rise of USC’s Miller Moss and UCLA’s Ethan Garbers from obscurity to stardom
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The refreshing rise of USC’s Miller Moss and UCLA’s Ethan Garbers from obscurity to stardom

LA Times  

Miller Moss, left, threw six touchdown passes in USC’s Holiday Bowl win over Louisville. But homegrown, unheralded quarterbacks Miller Moss and Ethan Garbers shifted the narrative for the Trojans and Bruins this month. Moss patiently waited his turn for three seasons and then blossomed in a matter of hours Wednesday night, throwing six touchdown passes during USC’s Holiday Bowl victory …

What went wrong for Lincoln Riley and USC in 2023? ‘Something’s really off there’
1 year ago

What went wrong for Lincoln Riley and USC in 2023? ‘Something’s really off there’

New York Times  

In USC’s dream scenario, it would be spending the next two weeks preparing for the program’s first-ever trip to the College Football Playoff. This was one of the worst defenses we’ve faced.” Said another Pac-12 head coach: “They have some talented guys on defense, but they miss a ton of tackles. Where’s the defensive lineman no one can block?” asked …

USC football recruiting reset: 7 thoughts on the Trojans entering early signing period
1 year ago

USC football recruiting reset: 7 thoughts on the Trojans entering early signing period

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Lincoln Riley is less than 24 hours from putting the finishing touches on his second full recruiting class at USC. There are still some promising pieces, but USC needs to land more elite linemen if it wants to make noise nationally, which is something we’ve been saying for five years and two different coaching staffs. There’s no …

As high-profile players leave, Lincoln Riley’s USC recruiting challenges grow
1 year ago

As high-profile players leave, Lincoln Riley’s USC recruiting challenges grow

LA Times  

USC cornerback Domani Jackson waits for a snap during a blowout win over Nevada in September. Almost two years to the day, his signing had been celebrated as USC’s first major recruiting victory of the Lincoln Riley era. His departure means the Trojans have lost three of their five highest-rated prospects from Riley’s first two recruiting cycles at USC. Riley …

USC football mailbag: Examining the coordinator search, staff makeup and offensive issues
1 year ago

USC football mailbag: Examining the coordinator search, staff makeup and offensive issues

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — USC is in the middle of a search for its next defensive coordinator, its bowl destination will be officially revealed on Sunday and the early signing period is weeks away. I feel like I’ve said this since the 2021 season ended, and I’ve been proven wrong 12 months later every time so maybe I should stop, but …

Lincoln Riley's honeymoon with USC is over with loss to UCLA
1 year, 1 month ago

Lincoln Riley's honeymoon with USC is over with loss to UCLA

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley looks at the replay board during a 38-20 loss to rival UCLA at the Coliseum on Saturday. Since tutoring Caleb Williams to a Heisman, Riley has basically ruined Williams’ encore season with a terrible defense, an underutilized running attack, and a series of big-game embarrassments. USC quarterback Caleb Williams leaps out of the pocket to avoid …

From Monte Kiffin to Alex Grinch: How USC’s defense lost its way over 15 years
1 year, 1 month ago

From Monte Kiffin to Alex Grinch: How USC’s defense lost its way over 15 years

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Though 14 years have passed since that Halloween night in Eugene, Ore., former USC defensive coordinator Rocky Seto still recalls Oregon’s tempo, Jeremiah Masoli at quarterback and the intense atmosphere in the crowd. “They’re out of their gaps,” said one Pac-12 assistant who has faced USC’s defense over the past two years. They don’t know how to …

USC’s lack of progress on defense compelled Lincoln Riley to fire coordinator Alex Grinch
1 year, 1 month ago

USC’s lack of progress on defense compelled Lincoln Riley to fire coordinator Alex Grinch

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — Lincoln Riley said he hadn’t seen much progress or improvement from Southern California’s defense since the previous November, and that’s why he finally decided to fire coordinator Alex Grinch. “We simply weren’t making the progress that we all expected we would make,” Riley …

USC fires defensive coordinator Alex Grinch with 2 games left in regular season
1 year, 1 month ago

USC fires defensive coordinator Alex Grinch with 2 games left in regular season

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — Southern California fired defensive coordinator Alex Grinch on Sunday with two games left in the Trojans’ disappointing regular season. Defensive line coach Shaun Nua and inside linebackers Coach Brian Odom will serve as USC’s co-defensive coordinators for the remainder of the season, which …

Commentary: Lincoln Riley is on the verge of losing USC fans’ devotion by keeping Alex Grinch
1 year, 1 month ago

Commentary: Lincoln Riley is on the verge of losing USC fans’ devotion by keeping Alex Grinch

LA Times  

USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch jogs on the field before a loss to Utah at the Coliseum on Oct. 21. USC coach Lincoln Riley continues to sidestep questions and redirect when it comes to Grinch’s status amid the Trojans’ ongoing defensive woes. Just a guess: This fan jumped to support Riley’s decision to suspend the Southern California News Group’s USC …

Letters to Sports: Lincoln Riley and USC continue to disappoint
1 year, 1 month ago

Letters to Sports: Lincoln Riley and USC continue to disappoint

LA Times  

If the Trojans were as defensive on the field as Lincoln Riley is in the press room we’d be undefeated. Rob Raban Huntington Beach :: With USC’s deep pockets buying the head coach and quarterback from Oklahoma, they should dip back into these same deep pockets and send them back. Mike Aguilar Costa Mesa :: Lincoln Riley’s game plan probably …

USC coach Lincoln Riley misses consecutive practices because of undisclosed illness
1 year, 1 month ago

USC coach Lincoln Riley misses consecutive practices because of undisclosed illness

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley looks at his play sheet on the sideline during a 34-32 loss to Utah at the Coliseum on Saturday. A USC spokesperson said the coach was recovering under doctor’s orders and described his status as “day-to-day”. His offense has looked out of sorts, while USC’s defense came apart at the worst possible time last Saturday to …

USC vs. Utah takeaways: Lincoln Riley and the Trojans are feeling the heat
1 year, 2 months ago

USC vs. Utah takeaways: Lincoln Riley and the Trojans are feeling the heat

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley walks on the sidelines during the Trojans’ loss to Utah at the Coliseum Saturday. He said to “the trained eye” this season’s struggling USC defense doesn’t resemble last year’s unit even if the missed tackles and long gains surrendered look similar. Despite his efforts, Riley admitted Saturday after the first home loss of his USC career …

With heartbreaking, last-second loss, USC falls to 0-3 vs. Utah in Lincoln Riley era
1 year, 2 months ago

With heartbreaking, last-second loss, USC falls to 0-3 vs. Utah in Lincoln Riley era

LA Times  

USC quarterback Caleb Williams tries to avoid being sacked by Utah defensive end Jonah Elliss during the first half of the Trojans’ 34-32 loss at the Coliseum on Saturday night. Saturday night was supposed to be USC’s best shot for catharsis after two devastating defeats a season ago, its best chance to land a return punch on Utah, the team …

USC recruiting reset: How can Lincoln Riley and the Trojans close strong in 2024 cycle?
1 year, 2 months ago

USC recruiting reset: How can Lincoln Riley and the Trojans close strong in 2024 cycle?

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — There’s been quite a bit of consternation about USC’s on-field product over the past month as the Trojans have played some rather unimpressive football. So with the early signing period two months away, let’s examine USC’s 2024 class as it’s currently constituted, as well as the staff’s efforts towards closing strong. This state of affairs is especially …

Commentary: USC fans better get ready for a lengthy Lincoln Riley rebuilding project
1 year, 2 months ago

Commentary: USC fans better get ready for a lengthy Lincoln Riley rebuilding project

LA Times  

It’s going to take a long time — especially when calculated in USC years. No time is soon enough.” USC coach Lincoln Riley bows his head and walks to the bench during the first half of his team’s loss at Notre Dame on Saturday. The way Riley talked that dreamy day, he must have felt confident Caleb Williams was going …

USC football hears the critics. Lincoln Riley offers an emphatic response
1 year, 2 months ago

USC football hears the critics. Lincoln Riley offers an emphatic response

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley calls an offensive play from the sidelines during the game against Arizona at the Coliseum on Saturday. After the team’s Heisman-winning quarterback provided unprompted, emphatic support of USC’s embattled defense last weekend, the coach provided his own Tuesday, saying the outside perception of the Alex Grinch-led unit fails to see the whole picture of an improving …

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