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Following a week of criticism aimed at Lincoln Riley and USC, the Trojans upset No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 in what is arguably their biggest win in years.
NBC has shown its share of USC football games in prime time this season, but will Lincoln Riley and USC make it “must-see” college football TV?
Amid rising tensions as Lincoln Riley has fallen short of leading USC to the College Football Playoff, he insists he is the right fit for the Trojans,
The ripple effects of previous midseason firings, you could argue, ended up setting USC back even further.
No. 16 USC sees its playoff hopes take a serious hit in a 24-7 loss to Wisconsin following what was arguably the Trojans’ worst performance of the season on offense.
The USC offensive line has only allowed 29 pressures this season, but the group will be tested by elite Wisconsin pass rusher Sebastian Cheeks on Saturday.
Since we’re roughly at the midway point of the football season, let’s look back at the first half for USC.
USC rallied for a win over Washington, but quarterback Jayden Maiava was far from sharp and has struggled ever since appearing to hurt his shoulder.
Jahkeem Stewart scores on a 48-yard fumble return and the Trojans’ defense stops Demond Williams Jr. on Washington’s final possession to take a 25-21 win.
Defense has long been a weakness during coach Lincoln Riley’s tenure. Hall of Famer Gary Patterson hasn’t been able to fix it yet.
