USC, Penn State and Lincoln Riley
Social Media Erupts as Lincoln Riley Faces Backlash After USC's Stunning Collapse Against Penn State
USC's transition to the Big Ten has not gone smoothly. After starting the year with a minor upset victory over LSU in Las Vegas, USC has started its debut season in the Big Ten with a big dud. The Trojans held a 20-6 halftime lead over No.
For Lincoln Riley, USC's loss to Penn State is just the latest disappointment in a string of them: 'It always falls on me'
No, Lincoln Riley's seat isn't hot. But USC's collapse Saturday eliminates the Trojans from the CFP conversation and is definitely cause for concern.
USC fans run out of patience with Lincoln Riley after Penn State OT loss
Coulda, shoulda, woulda. It’s getting very old very quickly for USC football fans in the Lincoln Riley era. This is not what Riley was paid to do at USC.
USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley: 'We've Played The Toughest Schedule In The Country'
In a must-win game, the USC Trojans blow a 17-point lead on their home field to lose a 33-30 game in overtime. Littered with missed opportunities and questionable decisions, this brutal loss buries any college football playoff hope.
College Football: Lincoln Riley, USC Trojans Drop Heartbreaker to Penn State in OT
The USC Trojans fell just short of taking down the No. 4 ranked Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday. In a game that the Trojans led most of the way, USC dropped a heartbreaker in overtime. The final score was 33-30 in favor of Penn State.
Lincoln Riley gets elite money for mediocrity and 50% effort at USC
Lincoln Riley continues to coach a USC team which just can’t play quality football for more than 30 to 35 minutes per game. Why does this keep happening?
First and 10: Even Lincoln Riley's famed offense can't bail USC out of mess
Does Southern California have the right coach with Lincoln Riley? “That’s the frustrating thing for our team right now,” Riley said last weekend, after he and his tenure at USC ran face first into Big Ten reality. “We’re two plays away from ...
Swanson: USC’s Lincoln Riley might want to win a press conference
With the Trojans losing two of three and slipping out of the Top 25, there’s a focus on the coach’s tendency to spin and deflect. Nothing that extra accountability – or winning games – can’t
USC vs. Penn State a turning point for Lincoln Riley? Time for Trojans coach to prove worth with key win
A promising start that saw the Trojans win the Pac-12 South in Riley's first season ended when Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams came up limping in the Pac-12 Championship against Utah thanks to a hamstring injury. Williams did his best to play through it, but he and the Trojans fell short.
Lincoln Riley and USC football recruiting go under increased scrutiny amid struggles
Losing games and falling short of expectations at USC will generate a reaction from columnists and college football insiders. Lincoln Riley knows this. No one should be surprised that critical scrutin
USC football's fans flame Lincoln Riley for clock management in OT loss to Penn State
USC Football fans took to social media against head coach Lincoln Riley and his clock management in the loss against Penn ...
USC coach Lincoln Riley curious why officials 'ignored' replay rule on critical play in loss at Minnesota
USC coach Lincoln Riley voiced his frustration Tuesday with the criteria used to overturn a goal-line stand by his defense on ...
Woody Marks finally getting the chance to unleash his total skill set at USC
After years of trying to showcase what he could accomplish on a football field, USC's Woody Marks is now one of the Big Ten's ...
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Lincoln Riley Adjusts Game Plan With Backup Strategy as USC Faces Jacobe Covington's Injury Blow Before Penn State
USC started the game with a rock-solid performance against LSU and won it 27-20. The post Lincoln Riley Adjusts Game Plan ...
Lincoln Riley says it’s a ‘possibility’ USC LB Eric Gentry will redshirt due to injury
It would be a significant loss for the Trojans’ defense, as Riley said “indefinitely’s probably a good word” to describe ...
USC Trojans Battling Oregon, Ohio State, LSU for Five-Star Recruit Jahkeem Stewart
The USC Trojans have been recruiting consensus five-star defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart for a while, and the race for the ...
Lincoln Riley Snapped At Reporter And Shut Down Any Questions About Controversial Touchdown
Lincoln Riley did not allow a reporter to ask his player about the controversial ending to Saturday's college football game in Minnesota. Not only did he ...