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Paul Finebaum slams 'absolute fraud' Lincoln Riley after Oregon loss

Following a recent 41-27 defeat against the Oregon Ducks, USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley faced severe criticism from ESPN commentator Paul Finebaum, who labeled him a complete fraud and argued his tenure mirrors the struggles of Clay Helton. Finebaum also criticized Riley for his delayed reaction to an illegal helmet-to-helmet hit by linebacker Desman Stephens II on opposing quarterback Dante Moore, noting that Oregon coach Dan Lanning had to help prevent a massive on-field brawl.

The loss marked the fifth consecutive defeat for USC against Oregon, leaving the program with a 4-1 record ahead of an upcoming home matchup against Washington on October 3.

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