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Riley’s Make-or-Break Season with Patterson | USC Trojans Football News
USC’s 2026 season hinges on Lincoln Riley’s gamble: can Gary Patterson, a defensive legend from TCU’s golden era, resurrect the Trojans’ defense? With D’Anton Lynn’s underwhelming exit and four years of missed depth-building, injuries crippled USC last season. Patterson’s proven track record—Rose Bowl wins, top-3 finishes, 11+ wins in 10 seasons—is exactly what Riley needs. But with Patterson sidelined for two of the past three years, the real test is whether he still commands modern football’s complexities. USC’s future as a true powerhouse depends on this high-stakes bet. Listen in…
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