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Lincoln Riley Insists USC Showed Plenty of Good Despite 41-27 Oregon Loss

Following a 41-27 defeat against Oregon on September 26 at the Coliseum, USC head coach Lincoln Riley emphasized that his squad displayed numerous positive elements on film despite the final score. Although the Trojans surrendered a ten-point advantage in the second half, they successfully fought back to level the score at 27-27 in the final period when quarterback Jayden Maiava connected with Tanook Hines for an eleven-yard scoring pass, capping off a 326-yard passing performance by Maiava.

Addressing inquiries from reporters about keeping the setback from defining the campaign, Riley maintained that the squad's response will come through simply securing victories. Highlighting the contributions of young athletes like Hines and Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, the coach argued that competing closely against a formidable opponent demonstrates capability, noting that his group was never truly chased off the field.

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