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USC football head coach Lincoln Riley spoke on the departure of former five-star quarterback Malachi Nelson, who recently entered the transfer portal. Riley hasn’t been with the Trojans for too long, but he’s been able to make an immediate impact on the offense in both recruiting and on-field play. Nelson wasn’t able to crack the […]

The USC football team is prepping for the Holiday Bowl against ACC runners-up Louisville on December 27. Meanwhile, the program is being rocked by transfers including two of its top defensive recruits in recent months. Coach Lincoln Riley stopped the bleeding recently with the addition of a four-star defensive lineman from Carlon Jones High School […]

Four-star defensive lineman Carlon Jones of Bay City (TX) High announced his commitment to USC football on Sunday night. The 6-foot-3, 290-pound Jones chose the USC football program over Ohio State and Alabama. His relationship with Lincoln Riley and the rest of the coaching staff, as well as their plans for him played a role in […]

When Caleb Williams joined the Heisman club last season, there was already talk that he would be the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, with most in the league already wishing he could have come out in 2023. But that was last season, and the USC football quarterback didn’t become only the second […]

Lincoln Riley is looking to stock up on some weapons after some names hit the NCAA transfer portal. The USC football program might just land a new running back from the South Carolina football squad. He goes by the name of Mario Anderson. But, the Trojans may want to hold their horses first because Brent […]

After having a disappointing season, USC football decided to beef up its coaching staff. Lincoln Riley is still the head coach. However, the program reeled in one of the best coaches of the Division 1 Football Championship Subdivision level. On Sunday, it was announced that North Dakota State football coach, Matt Entz, is joining the […]

USC football head coach Lincoln Riley has a simple four-word stance on possibly adding a quarterback from the transfer portal. “Asked about bringing in a transfer portal QB: ‘We’re looking at it,’ Lincoln Riley said. #USC,” The Athletic’s Antonio Morales tweeted on Monday. Quarterback Caleb Williams will most likely skip his senior season with USC […]

The USC Trojans football team finished the season with a 7-5 record, missing out on the Pac-12 title game and ending as a disappointment in Lincoln Riley’s second year with the program. The big question was regarding star quarterback Caleb Williams and whether or not he would play in the Holiday Bowl against Louisville. On […]

USC football has stolen UCLA DC D’Anton Lynn to help reinvent the Trojans’ defense after a disastrous 2023 season. Via Pete Thamel: “Sources: USC is finalizing a deal to hire UCLA defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn. UCLA finished No. 11 in total defense in his first year there this season, an improvement from No. 89 the […]

Lincoln Riley has failed to deliver a CFP National Championship which put a lot of questions on his USC football program. Caleb Williams has already expressed his dismay after falling short of a postseason berth. But, his departure from the Trojans was already anticipated from the start of the season. Xamarion Gordon and Raleek Brown […]

The USC Trojans started the 2023 college football season like a house on fire, but it was a different story for the team in the second half of the campaign. After winning six games in a row to start the campaign, USC football won just once in six outings the rest of the way. That […]

USC football may have displayed one of the most disappointing college football seasons of all time. The Trojans have the potential No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft under center in Caleb Williams and one of the best offensive minds in Lincoln Riley as head coach. Despite their weapons, USC football finished the season […]

Lincoln Riley will not just have to deal with the absence of Caleb Williams. The USC football squad might have some departures but some dominoes are starting to fall. After they got demolished by UCLA and Ethan Garbers, the receiving corps with Brenden Rice at the helm might have just seen the last of Raleek […]

USC football quarterback Caleb Williams is expected to go high in the 2024 NFL Draft. But don’t expect the Trojans star to get followed in the pros by head coach Lincoln Riley. When asked if he would accept an opportunity to coach Williams in the NFL if the opportunity presented itself, the USC football sideline […]

When Lincoln Riley unceremoniously decided to up and leave Oklahoma for USC a couple of years ago, it sent shockwaves throughout the college football world. It left fans in Norman, OK, with detestation, while those in Los Angeles reveled in elation. If you were to ask both now, those sentiments might be reversed. Lincoln Riley’s […]

When Lincoln Riley was named the 30th head coach in the history of USC football, fans of the once-mighty program had reason for optimism with the addition of a young, experienced coach who had led Oklahoma to a 55-10 record in five seasons under his guidance. The team went 11-1 in Riley’s first twelve games […]

USC football coach Lincoln Riley is in a tough position. His team is finishing a disappointing season at 7-5, and his quarterback Caleb Williams might be headed for the exits. Still, Lincoln Riley is trying to keep his program together and stay hopeful for the future. “Everybody wants the clean, smooth road to the top, […]

USC football coach Lincoln Riley is pointing the finger at himself after a once promising season for the Trojans has frankly gone down in flames. Riley blamed himself Saturday after USC suffered yet another defeat, this time at the hands of UCLA. The Bruins beat USC 38-20 after the Trojans once again committed several costly […]

The USC football team started the 2023-24 season hot, but a cold streak took them out of College Football Playoff contention. Caleb Williams has been the Trojans’ headline player. His superb talent could see him be a high pick in the NFL Draft. However, head coach Lincoln Riley provided a murky update on Williams’ future. […]

The 2023 college football season was supposed to be a breakthrough year for the USC football team, but it has been far from it. The Trojans came into the season with hopes of winning the Pac-12 and making the College Football Playoff, and a lot of people thought that they would achieve those goals. However, […]

USC football’s last regular-season game of 2023 takes place on Saturday against UCLA. As soon as that game ends against the Bruins, Lincoln Riley’s attention will shift to a critical task, arguably the most important one so far in his USC career – Replacing Alex Grinch with a new defensive coordinator. Riley said the first […]

Since the first major head coach to be fired, Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher, happened on Sunday, it’s now time to look at who could be on the chopping block next as the college football season is quickly coming to a close. Technically, Fisher isn’t even the first, as Michigan State’s Mel Tucker and Northwestern’s Pat […]

The USC football program has an important matchup on Saturday as they aim to upset the Oregon Ducks. With that in mind, the Trojans may have their star running back finally return to the lineup. Marshawn Lloyd hasn’t been available but he is on track to return from injury, per Ryan Kartje of the LA […]

Oregon football’s Week 11 has them up against a reeling USC Trojans team on Saturday in front of what should be a lively Autzen Stadium crowd. This will be the first time the Ducks and Trojans have met up since 2020 when Oregon won 31-24. The Ducks have won four out of the last five […]

USC football decided to say goodbye to defensive coordinator Alex Grinch following their 52-42 loss to Washington. Grinch came into the season on the hot seat, and was unable to improve the defense which inevitably resulted in his firing. Following his departure, coach Lincoln Riley reflected on the decision. “Yeah, watched the game Saturday night, […]

The USC football program has reportedly dismissed defensive coordinator Alex Grinch after a 52-42 loss to the Washington Huskies on Saturday that resulted in the Trojans dropping to 7-3, according to Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports. The play of the USC defense has been a big topic this season for Lincoln Riley’s football program, and […]

USC football’s defensive coordinator Alex Grinch is facing a torrent of anger and criticism following the team’s 52-42 loss to Washington on Saturday. Grinch’s defensive unit has played horribly in a four game stretch that’s seen the Trojans go 1-3. The latest debacle was Saturday’s loss to the Washington Huskies. The Trojans gave up 52 […]

The USC football team is second place in the Pac-12 in what should be the conference’s final year as we know it. Trojans coach Lincoln Riley has led USC football to a 7-2 record overall, 5-1 in the league. Recent media voices have stated that the struggles could be good for Caleb Williams in a […]

Coming in as a preseason favorite to win the Pac-12 and make the College Football Playoff, the USC Trojans football team now finds themselves on the outside looking in, with their former Heisman Trophy winner, Caleb Williams, likewise out of the running for the coveted individual award (currently tenth best odds, according to FanDuel). This […]

USC football is in a tough place following recent losses to Notre Dame and Utah, and a very close win over a struggling California team. Things get no easier, however, as the Trojans get ready to take on Washington this weekend. USC head football coach Lincoln Riley knows his team has to be ready to […]

The USC football team and California football team are both known for engaging in shootouts, as is the rest of the Pac-12 Conference. In the conference’s final season, both the Trojans and Golden Bears saved the best for last. A bizarre ruling by the game’s referees led to a round of questioning from fans on […]

The USC football program picked up a crucial win against Cal on Saturday by the score of 50-49 after tough losses to Notre Dame and Utah, and USC head coach Lincoln Riley made a firm statement about what the team can still accomplish this season and in the Pac-12, despite the two losses. “I believe […]

USC football head coach Lincoln Riley and his team effectively kissed their College Football Playoff hopes goodbye with consecutive losses to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Utah Utes. Despite the continued brilliance of reigning Heisman Trophy winner and prospective number one NFL draft pick Caleb Williams, USC has been unable to live up […]

The Michigan cheating scandal has college football on edge as everyone awaits the outcome of that investigation. While that situation is ongoing, USC football coach Lincoln Riley opened up about sign stealing at the collegiate level. During USC’s game against Utah, the Trojans noticeably used screens to cover up their signs. When asked about it, […]

USC football’s season has gone awry the past couple weeks. At one point, USC was the No. 5 team in the AP Top 25 poll and considered a contender for the College Football Playoffs. Now, the Trojans have lost two straight and dropped to 6-2. After surprising losses to Notre Dame and Utah, the Trojans […]

The USC football team lost two games in a row against ranked opponents. First, the Notre Dame football squad dominated them. Then, the Utah Utes stunned them in a nail-biter. In addition, Heisman candidate Caleb Williams has slowed down his production. Now, Lincoln Riley is battling the aftermath of pneumonia. The head coach is hanging […]

With the news of the Michigan football program and their “stealing signs” scandal, Alabama football head coach Nick Saban, as well as USC head coach Lincoln Riley, have given their thoughts on the story and the possible solution. Saban was on The Pat McAfee show when the host asked him for his thoughts on the […]

Since falling to Utah on Saturday, USC football coach Lincoln Riley had been MIA with an undisclosed illness. Riley was back at practice on Wednesday, and it has been revealed that he is being treated for pneumonia, according to Ryan Young of Rivals. Riley had previously missed his weekly radio appearance on “Trojans Live” on […]

Beginning the preseason as a favorite to win the Pac-12 and make the College Football Playoff, the USC Trojans football team now faces a full myriad of questions amid a two-game losing skid to Notre Dame and Utah over the last couple of weeks. And with an even more daunting schedule ahead full of their […]