Maiava, No. 12 USC Outlast Rutgers in Big Ten

Lincoln Riley responds to critics after close call against Rutgers

Same old USC defense. Here we go again. Lincoln Riley will never get it done. USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey, on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Go ahead, pick your gripe about the Trojans — they’ve all been...

Maiava, No. 12 USC outlast Rutgers in Big Ten

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Jayden Maiava threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns and King Miller ran for 102 yards and a TD to help No. 12 Southern California beat Rutgers 42-35 on Saturday in the Big Ten opener for both…

Lincoln Riley Shares Honest Perspective on USC Surviving Rutgers Scare

The USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley saw a mix of good and bad against Rutgers, which he addressed along with other big topics.

Helium Boys Podcast: USC Survives Rutgers, Prepares for No. 20 Oregon

The Helium Boys, Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino, return to the lab to break down the latest USC contest after the Trojans improved to 4-0 on the season with a Big Ten-opening road win but one that wasn’t pretty at all. They also preview the big-time upcoming matchup between USC and Oregon that could be a battle for West Coast supremacy. The podcasting duo opens with the Two-Minute Drill where Shotgun discusses his excitement about the upcom…