Lincoln Riley

The Oregon game could raise new questions about Lincoln Riley’s USC future

USC suffered a 41-27 defeat at home against Oregon, dropping their ranking from No. 12 to No. 18 while the victors rose from No. 20 to No. 15. The Trojans had held a tie going into the fourth quarter…

‘There Might Be an Injured Animal’ — Urban Meyer Warns Lincoln Riley About USC Losing Potential Recruits

Following a recent defeat against Oregon, analyst Urban Meyer cautioned Lincoln Riley that rival programs might aggressively target the university's incoming player commitments. Meyer recalled how he…

‘We Go Overboard With Negativity’ — Joel Klatt Rallies Behind Lincoln Riley As USC Criticism Snowballs After Oregon Loss

Analyst Joel Klatt has defended USC coach Lincoln Riley following an intense wave of criticism sparked by a recent defeat. The Trojans suffered a 41-27 home loss to Oregon, causing the team to drop…

CFB Rumors: Insider Reveals ‘First Call’ USC Trojans AD Would Make to Replace Lincoln Riley

Pressure is mounting on Lincoln Riley following a disappointing defeat against Oregon, leaving the head coach facing scrutiny amid waning playoff ambitions in Southern California. Dismissing the…

‘We didn’t get run out of the stadium’: Lincoln Riley defends USC after Oregon loss

Following a recent defeat against the Oregon Ducks, USC head coach Lincoln Riley has publicly defended his football program. While opposing coach Dan Lanning mocked previous home attendance figures…

Lincoln Riley’s Oregon comments expose a major blind spot about his USC tenure

Following a forty-one to twenty-seven defeat against Oregon, USC head coach Lincoln Riley defended his squad by stating they were not driven out of the arena and that positive elements remained on…

Ex-Lincoln Riley player calls out USC defensive flaws

Following a recent defeat against Oregon, Lincoln Riley is facing renewed criticism regarding the performance of the USC football defense during Big Ten Conference play. Former cornerback Max…

USC’s Lincoln Riley not giving up on Hall of Famer who has been colossal bust

USC head coach Lincoln Riley remains supportive of defensive coordinator Gary Patterson despite mounting criticism over the team's defensive struggles. Following consecutive poor performances where…

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…

Lincoln Riley Linked to Join Big 12 Program as Head Coach If USC Triggers His $70M Buyout

Uncertainty surrounds Lincoln Riley following a 41-27 defeat against Oregon where the defense surrendered points on seven out of nine offensive drives. Observers on a recent podcast suggested that…

USC’s Lincoln Riley admits ‘disappointment’ in Desman Stephens celebrating after Dante Moore injury

Following a controversial hit during a recent matchup, USC head coach Lincoln Riley addressed the one-game suspension handed down to Desman Stephens. Stephens was penalized for a dangerous collision…

USC’s Strong Link to Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer Looms Over Lincoln Riley’s Future

USC is facing mounting questions regarding the direction of its football program following a twenty-point defeat against Oregon that brought the team's record against ranked opponents under Lincoln…

Coaches on the hot seat: USC's Lincoln Riley may be in trouble despite massive buyout number

USC head coach Lincoln Riley faces an increasingly precarious position following a disappointing start to the campaign, featuring a road defeat at Rutgers and a home loss against Oregon. Despite a…

'All options are on the table': Fallout from Oregon loss puts Lincoln Riley on hot seat

Pressure is mounting on USC head coach Lincoln Riley following his team's forty-one to twenty-seven defeat against Oregon at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Sources indicate all possibilities are…

UCLA football is real threat to USC, not Lincoln Riley's $70 million buyout

The primary threat facing the USC football program is not the massive buyout figure required to part ways with head coach Lincoln Riley, but rather the impressive turnaround happening across town at…

College football risers, fallers: Florida is for real, Lincoln Riley is not

Florida established its status with a 52-28 home blowout over Ole Miss on September 26, powered by 302 rushing yards and six scores on the ground. Under the guidance of their first-year head coach,…

‘Big Mistake,’ ‘Went Heavy Like Deion Sanders’ — Colin Cowherd Pinpoints Exactly Where Lincoln Riley Went Wrong as USC Ponders $70M Decision

Following a forty-one to twenty-seven defeat against the Ducks, the USC Trojans dropped to four wins and one loss overall, escalating pressure on their head coach. Analyst Colin Cowherd criticized…

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.…

USC coach Lincoln Riley backs suspended linebacker: ‘Like a son’

Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley recently defended his star linebacker following a controversial one-game suspension stemming from an unsportsmanlike celebration during a recent contest.…

Lincoln Riley defends state of USC football: 'We didn't get run out of the stadium' vs. Oregon

Following a forty-one to twenty-seven defeat against the Ducks, Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley faced mounting external pressure and skepticism regarding his tenure. Despite the loss…

Lincoln Riley explains decision to suspend USC's Desman Stephens II

Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley addressed the one-game suspension handed down to linebacker Desman Stephens II following a dangerous hit and subsequent celebration during a recent…

Why CFB analyst believes Lincoln Riley's USC tenure ends similarly to James Franklin at Penn State

Following a forty-one to twenty-seven defeat against Oregon, college football analyst Josh Pate suggests that Lincoln Riley faces mounting pressure at USC, drawing comparisons to James Franklin's…

‘A complete fraud of a coach’: Paul Finebaum calls for USC to fire Lincoln Riley after ‘utter disgrace’

During a game between the USC Trojans and the Oregon Ducks, linebacker Desman Stephens delivered an illegal hit to quarterback Dante Moore while Moore was sliding, causing a severe injury that…

USC football news: Lincoln Riley defiant as ever as calls mount for his firing

Following a 41-27 defeat against Oregon, USC head coach Lincoln Riley is facing rising pressure and calls for his dismissal from commentators like Paul Finebaum and criticism from figures such as…

‘I Don’t Want To Hear About USC’s Offense Ever Again’ — Hall of Famer Urban Meyer Blasts Lincoln Riley’s Trojans

Following a recent defeat against Oregon, coach Urban Meyer sharply criticized Lincoln Riley and the program's narrow focus on offensive production. Despite strong individual efforts from quarterback…

UCLA writer blasts Lincoln Riley's USC team after Oregon loss

USC stumbled during its fourth week of competition, dropping a 41-27 decision to Oregon to pick up its initial defeat of the year. Defensive struggles plagued the squad as opponents generated more…

If Lincoln Riley wants out of USC football, there's an obvious exit plan

Following a 41-27 defeat to Oregon, analysts on College Football Unfiltered are questioning whether Lincoln Riley's tenure at USC has run its course. During the broadcast, Dan Lanning took a sharp…

Paul Finebaum Urges USC To Pay Lincoln Riley's $70 Million Buyout

ESPN commentator Paul Finebaum sharply criticized USC head coach Lincoln Riley during a broadcast of First Take following a controversial one-game suspension handed down to linebacker Desman Stephens…

USC news: Paul Finebaum promises $70 million is worth firing 'fraud' Lincoln Riley

Following a forty-one to twenty-seven defeat against Oregon that dropped the Trojans to four and one on the year, head coach Lincoln Riley faced mounting criticism from television analyst Paul…