Lincoln Riley, on USC Hot Seat: ‘I’m the Right Person to Be Here’
- On Tuesday, USC head coach Lincoln Riley reaffirmed his commitment to the program, dismissing speculation about his future despite mounting pressure following the Trojans' struggles this season.
- Following Saturday's 24-7 loss to Wisconsin, reports described the relationship between USC and Riley as "an unhappy marriage," with the Trojans 30-17 since 2022 and without a conference title or Playoff berth.
- Buying Riley out of his contract would cost upwards of $70 million, though speculation links him to programs like Baylor, which recently fired coach Dave Aranda.
- Players including left tackle Elijah Paige and freshman wideout Trent Mosley voiced support for Riley, while he praised athletic director Jen Cohen, calling their relationship "fantastic."
- The Trojans face a critical stretch against No. 2 Ohio State and No. 4 Indiana; securing their first Playoff berth hinges on Riley navigating these top-10 matchups.
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Lincoln Riley, on USC hot seat: ‘I’m the right person to be here’
By Field Level Media Oct 28 (Field Level Media) – After a disheartening loss last Saturday at Wisconsin all but doused Southern California’s College Football Playoff hopes, head coach Lincoln Riley insisted that he remains the right man to lead the Trojans. Including this season’s 6-2 record, Riley is 41-20 in his fifth year in Los Angeles and has yet to lead USC to a CFP appearance. “Listen, if I didn’t want to be at this place, I wouldn’t ha…
Jayden Maiava Drops Honest Perspective on USC's Loss to Wisconsin
USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava opens up about the team's performance in Week 8, how he'll continue to ride with Lincoln Riley and how the team has moved on to their next opponent.
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