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‘Truly the Best Coach in the Country,’ ‘It Does Bother Us’ — USC Star Jayden Maiava Defends HC Lincoln Riley Amid Calls for His Firing

Amid mounting outside criticism and demands for a coaching change following recent struggles, USC quarterback Jayden Maiava has publicly backed head coach Lincoln Riley, asserting that the team views the negativity as motivation while calling his leader the finest mentor in the nation. The remarks follow notable media scrutiny regarding the football program's trajectory, drawing historical comparisons to former leadership tenures under Clay Helton.

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