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USC’s Playoff Hopes Face Brutal Reality | USC Trojans Football News
USC football is in win-now mode for 2026, loaded with talent and high expectations—but the pressure’s mounting. With Lincoln Riley’s 35 wins in four years and no CFP appearances, the Trojans need a breakthrough. Jayden Maiava returns after a strong stat line marred by costly turnovers, while veteran Gary Patterson takes over defense with a tough task. The schedule? Brutal—Oregon, Washington, Penn State, Ohio State, and Indiana loom. Expectations are high, but projections lean toward an 8-4 season and another playoff miss. If they can’t clean up turnovers and break their road losing streak…
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