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Lincoln Riley’s Hot Seat at USC | USC Trojans Football News
Lincoln Riley’s future at USC hangs in the balance as pressure mounts after two underwhelming seasons, with a new AD and hefty buyout not enough to ease the “now or never” stakes. Despite boasting the top 2026 recruiting class, a returning Jayden Maiava, and Hall of Fame defensive coach Gary Patterson, the Trojans face a brutal late-September schedule that could make or break Riley’s job security — with an 8-4 record possibly being the tipping point. While Riley’s offense remains his strength, fixing the defense is critical if he wants to cool off the hot seat and restore USC’s dominance…
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