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Lincoln Riley's Gary Patterson Comments Offer a Glimpse Inside USC's Struggles

Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley recently addressed mounting defensive concerns following three consecutive games yielding thirty or more points, culminating in a forty-one point allowance against Oregon on September 26. Despite mounting pressure on newly appointed defensive coordinator Gary Patterson, Riley expressed absolute confidence in his assistant ahead of the upcoming matchup against Washington on October 3.

Riley noted that Patterson shoulders the disappointment deeply and remains entirely devoted to enacting internal corrections. Drawing inspiration from his past experiences under the late Mike Leach, Riley emphasized a calm approach to adversity and a reliance on internal adjustments as the team navigates this rocky period with a four and one record.

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